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It’s sometimes called an “equestrian palace,” and the nickname is no exaggeration. The first glimpse of the Grandes Écuries (Great Stables) in Chantilly, France is truly jaw-dropping. To see for yourself, take a 30-minute train ride from Paris to Chantilly, home of famous lace, cream and horses — some consider the town France’s “capital city of the horse.” Next, walk through a woods so peaceful it feels like something out of a fairy tale. When you reach the end of the path you’ll be at the edge of a grassy racecourse. Gaze across the track; et voilà, that stunning view.

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Horses have played a crucial role in shaping human history, from their use in agriculture and transportation to their significance in warfare, sport, and culture. Across the world, museums dedicated to these majestic animals showcase not only their historical importance but also the people who have worked alongside them, fostering deep and enduring bonds.

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With Scott Phillips of Amazing Horse Country - We often hear the term “dream horse” when riders are asked what they desire. But what do our horses want or need in their “dream human”?

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Intra-articular (IA) injections are commonly used when treating joint inflammation and injuries in horses. This method delivers the therapeutic agents directly into the joint, ensuring the treatment reaches the affected area immediately. This is in contrast to systemic treatments, such as intravenous, oral, or intramuscular methods, which require the medication to circulate through the horse's body before reaching the injury or area of concern.

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In October 1873, after Canada’s Prime Minister John A. Macdonald approved the formation of a North West Mounted Police (NWMP) force, adverts like this one in the Halifax Chronicle appeared in newspapers across what is now Eastern Canada. They encouraged recruits to sign on to what Tony Rees writes would become “one of the greatest chapters in Canada’s national mythology; as rich in absurdity as glory, every bit as foolhardy and reckless as it was colourful and proud.”

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