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Equine gastric ulcer syndrome (EGUS) is a more common illness than you might think, and can present with varying symptoms. In this video, Dr. Kenton Morgan, DVM, discusses the causes and clinical signs of gastric ulcers in horses.

Thrush in the Equine Hoof

Contributed by Vettec - This episode of "Two Minutes With Tab" discusses thrush in the equine foot, how to treat it, and why it arises.

Function of the Equine Hoof

Contributed by Vettec - Tab Pigg, CFJ, discusses the function of the equine foot and describes how a healthy hoof functions and performs.

Two Minutes with Tab - Anatomy of the Equine Hoof

Contributed by Vettec - The equine hoof is a very intricate structure. Learn the basics of the internal and external equine hoof anatomy with Tab Pigg, a CFJ who has had decades of experience working on horse's feet.

Contributed - Fall is here, the days are shorter and colder, and you may not have the opportunity to give your horse a full-on bath before a show or clinic. Now, you don’t have to sacrifice your horse’s appearance. Go waterless instead, with the perfect product for the job: EcoLicious Waterless Squeaky Green & Clean Deep Cleaning & Conditioning Shampoo.

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As horse people, we’ve all dreamed about walking out the back door of our house, across the lawn, to a beautiful stable filled with happy horses. Whether your fantasy is of a cozy two stall barn or a 25 stall show facility, functionality and safety come first…which isn’t to say that beauty and luxury can’t be a part of your dream barn too.

By Emily Penn - The fifth season of CBC’s hit TV show Heartland was another great year of the family drama we love so much. Set in the Rocky Mountains of Alberta, the latest season features the further adventures of our favourite characters and horses at the bustlingly busy Heartland Ranch.

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Equine dentist Brian Borg covers the basics of equine dentistry. Looking at the teeth from horses of all ages, he explains how a horse's teeth erupt, how they wear down, and why regular dental check-ups are necessary for your horse's health.

hoof abscess

This video is Part 1 of 3 segments focusing on hoof disorders, including abscesses. Presented by Dr. Stephen O'Grady with Clinton Anderson on the Downunder Horsemanship series.

This video is Part 2 of 3 segments focusing on hoof disorders, including abscesses. Presented by Dr. Stephen O'Grady with Clinton Anderson on the Downunder Horsemanship series.

This video is Part 3 of 3 segments focusing on hoof disorders, including abscesses. Presented by Dr. Stephen O'Grady with Clinton Anderson on the Downunder Horsemanship series.

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By Margaret Evans - What does it cost to keep a horse today? Are more people entering the horse industry than leaving it? Which sectors of the riding community are growing? Defining the industry and assessing its significance for the purpose of the report meant the need to assess the number of horses in Canada and their various uses.

Bridling the Western Horse

With Kathy Slack - Just started out riding? Looking for tips for bridling a horse for the Western disciplines? Kathy Slack guides you through the process, step by step, in this comprehensive, easy to follow video tutorial.

Saddling the Western Horse

With Kathy Slack - Just started out riding? Looking for tips for saddling a horse for the Western disciplines? Kathy Slack guides you through the process, step by step, in this comprehensive, easy to follow video tutorial.

For most people, lunging is a very important tool for working with a horse. We lunge our horses for various reasons but primarily to get the freshness off the horse.

Kyle King and Capone I

By Sherri Hewko - With parents and a sister who are also professional riders, King fell in love with horses at an early age and followed his passion throughout the years to become one of the top show jumping riders in the U.S. His on-and-off partner for almost a decade, the 16-year-old Holsteiner stallion, Capone I, also has success written in his genes, with internationally renowned jumper sires like Contender, Ramiro Z, and Ladykiller studding his pedigree.

Beezie Madden at Spruce Meadows

By Jess Hallas-Kilcoyne - Facilities such as Caledon Equestrian Park, in Palgrave, Ontario, and Spruce Meadows, in Calgary, Alberta, provide equestrian athletes with a venue to develop and showcase their talents, and horse fans with entertainment. But what do these sport competition sites contribute to the non-equine community?

Sunlight and Vitamin D for Horses

By Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D. - Spending 30 to 90 minutes in the sun will give the average person all the required daily vitamin D their body needs. But for a horse, the hair coat alone creates such a significant barrier to absorption that it typically takes five to eight hours of exposure to ultraviolet light for horses to produce enough vitamin D to satisfy the daily requirement.

Photo: Jess Hallas-Kilcoyne

Q: My horse won’t stand still while I mount. Every time I climb up on the mounting block, she moves her hindquarters away. Then, as soon as I get my left foot in the stirrup, she starts walking forward. How do I teach my horse to stand still when I’m mounting?

By Lindsay Grice - I approach training on the basis of behavioural science which can help explain how horses think and learn. We’ll never know what it’s like to be a horse, but there is a wealth of evidence pointing to the way horses are wired...and they’re not wired like humans!

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