Saddle Up Magazine has been a trusted resource for horse enthusiasts and equestrians since 2000. We are a free magazine making us accessible to anyone! Published monthly, we are offered in print and digitally. Donations are generously offered and welcomed by those supporting the ongoing printed publication of this cherished magazine.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
“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…
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. & 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…
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.