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Wildly Clever

Maureen Enns, a woman who casually refers to herself as an investigative artist, spent several years in the wilderness west of Calgary, Alberta, studying and documenting wild horses. Once you read her book, Wild Horses, Wild Wolves, however, you quickly understand that she is a brilliant trailblazer equipped with extensive knowledge of misunderstood animals, particularly…

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It All Begins With a Colour

Artist, author, and educator Neepin Rose Auger has a deep connection with rich reds, vibrant yellows, and striking turquoise, they fill her mind with ideas and stir up emotion. For this multi-faceted and multi-talented artist, the inspiration of colour cultivates a story and transforms a blank canvas into resplendent paintings described as modern with Cree…

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Pre Hab Avoids Rehab

As horse owners, we are constantly trying to find the “best” methods to care for our equine companions effectively and compassionately. In this article, I want to drive home the importance of preventative care, which I affectionately call “prehab.” From my experience with my business, Stable Instincts, we have always heavily emphasized the power of…

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Improve Cooperation

Verbal commands can alleviate a lot of horse and handler distress and anxiety. This list includes essential commands that many trainers use to make handling of young or inexperienced horses from the ground safer, take the stress out of farrier and veterinary appointments, and smooth the way for under saddle training.

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Pretty But Toxic

“Hoary alyssum is so invasive and toxic to livestock that it’s landed on the BC Provincial Priority Invasive Species List. Some of the symptoms in animals that have consumed hoary alyssum include fever, limb edema (swelling or puffiness in the tissues under the skin), and laminitis—as Dana mentioned. This is not something to take lightly,” said…

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Saddle Up Magazine

Wildly Clever
Maureen Enns, a woman who casually refers to herself as an investigative artist, spent several years in the wilderness west of Calgary, Alberta, studying and documenting wild horses. Once you…
R.J. Bennett
R.J. & Lois Bennett were inducted into the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame in 2007. In 2016, they were recognized with the E.P. Taylor Award of Merit. They are…
Volunteering It’s a Family Affair
This year we have discovered how, as volunteers, at shows, and other equine-related events we can play an important role in the success of the horse industry. 

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