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The Hidden Stress of Moving Horses

Keys to a Successful Move - When it comes to stressors, moving house is right up there with other major life changes. For horses, moving to a new home may be just as stressful, if not more so.

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The Horse Who Stopped Trying: Rethinking Horse Behaviour

Borys’s job was to become great. Trainers worked hard to shape his potential into performance. He was put through many years of schooling. Different riders tried their hand and methods. His tack was adjusted. Feeding, schedules, and supplements were optimized. The problem wasn’t effort; it was that Borys didn’t cooperate.

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Fewer Horses, Higher Costs - Canada’s Changing Horse Industry

Canada’s horse industry is not disappearing, but it is definitely changing. In Ontario, Alberta, and British Columbia — where the majority of Canada’s horses live — horse use and equine housing are changing from farms, breeding, racing, and meat production to more recreational and sport horses living at boarding facilities and on mixed-use properties.

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UC Davis Researchers Identify Genetic Cause for Fatal Neurologic Disease in Foals

Davis, CA, May 29, 2026 — Researchers at the UC Davis Weill School of Veterinary Medicine, led by Dr. Carrie Finno and graduate student Briana Brown, have reported the genetic cause of a fatal neurologic disease, equine juvenile spinocerebellar ataxia (EJSCA), in American Quarter Horse foals. A genetic test is available through the UC Davis Veterinary Genetics Laboratory (VGL).

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Robin Koltusky - Going Above and Beyond in Mounted Policing

Horses have always been part of Canada’s history, helping people traverse vast landscapes, work the land, and support law enforcement across the country. In 1873, the Canadian government established the North-West Mounted Police to bring law and order to the Western territories, curb illegal whiskey trading, and support Canadian sovereignty during westward expansion.