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…
Interviews with professional dressage coaches and judges; Kim Cox, Ida Norris, Ingrid Schulz.
Anticipation abounds among spectators packing the stands. A horn blasts, pushing the crowd into an exhilarating uproar and initiating the sound of thunderous hooves on the racetrack, coordinating with the hammering heartbeats of the contestants.
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…
Artist, designer, and rider Vanessa Whittell captures our age-old fascination with equines with a modern twist. Pulling from her foundation as an illustrator, graphic designer, and highly skilled painter, she honed her skills working commercially and now blends her work with her passion for horses. She creates one-of-a-kind pieces for clients.
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…
s are known to rely on superstitions or good luck charms to enhance their performance and increase their chances of victory. Some swear by lucky underwear, jewellery, the ritual of not shaving, always listening to certain music, and the list goes on.
hat does it mean when people say a horse has “kissing spines”? The term kissing spines refers to the impingement or overriding of the dorsal spinous processes of the thoracolumbar vertebrae. In order to understand this, let’s review some anatomy.
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.
“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…

