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Langley Horse’s Visit Makes for Unforgettable Experience for Hospital Patient

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June 13, 2017

Having been in the hospital for over five months, Jim Clarkson’s first trip outside was made even better with some four-legged visitors. Jim, whose health has taken a turn for the worse, has a soft spot for horses, having spent 20 years volunteering with Langley’s Pacific Riding for Developing Abilities.

Safety First for Hunter Rider Sandy Ferrell

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June 13, 2017

When you think of the hunter ring the last thing you would expect to see is a safety vest, given the usual traditional look favoured for that ring. But Sandy Ferrell, who suffered three fractured vertebrae after falling off a young horse in December of 2015, is starting her own trend centred around safety and not looks.

Alberta Dog Inducted into Animal Hall of Fame

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June 13, 2017

Last year Canadian Tracy Matkea, who winters in Arizona, was out for a trail ride when she fell off and hit her head. While she doesn’t remember much of the accident she knows her foot got stuck in the stirrup and she was dragged for about half a mile.

Helmet Cam - Driving Minis on the Trans-Canada Trail

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June 12, 2017

Rachel Eldred and her minis Tony and Cherry take us on a beautiful tour of part of the Trans Canada Trail (TCT) near Duncan, BC. Rachel provides interesting information about the minis, driving, and the TCT. It’s long, but worth every second. Enjoy this one!

Tight Pants - Equestrian Style

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June 12, 2017

If you’re not familiar with the original “Tight Pants” song, where Will Ferrell and Jimmy Fallon battle it out over whose pants are tighter, you might want to check it out: Tight Pants (Late Night with Jimmy Fallon). The team from Gerard Performance Horses in Michigan created their very own version embracing the “tight pants” aka breeches we have all spent our fair share of time in.

SmartPak – Ask a Non-Rider

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May 31, 2017

Horseback Riding is a unique sport shared by many and as an outsider looking in it might seem a bit unusual. SmartPak has brought to us hilarity and realness in their “Ask a Non-Rider” video series and the latest does not disappoint. Check out the Jumper Commentary from Non-Riders at SmartPak for your daily giggle:

Ask the Vet: Clipping a Horse's Whiskers

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May 31, 2017

Not sure if you should be clipping your horses whiskers or not? Ask a vet! Horse Channel already did it for you with Dr. Lydia Gray.

Charming Clydesdale Horse Roams Halls at Nursing Home

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May 31, 2017

The Village of East Harbor Senior Living Community in Michigan recently had a very special guest. The Clydesdale Renee, otherwise known as “Neigh-Neigh,” brought some much needed joy to every senior citizen in the nursing home. While it might not seem possible to bring a horse of that size indoors, all it took was little planning and patience.

Can a Horse Really Be Brave?

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May 31, 2017

It’s common to call a horse brave – but is it really bravery or just good training? Doctor Debbie Marsden put this theory to the test using a heart rate monitor and stress based training sessions. Find out more by checking out this video from BBC Earth:

Firefighters in Medicine Hat Come to Clydesdale’s Rescue

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May 31, 2017

In early May 2017, firefighters in Medicine Hat, Alberta, received a call to help a Clydesdale horse that had fallen through the floor of a trailer while in transport. With the help of lifting bags, cribbing, and shoring equipment they were able to lift and stabilize the trailer to allow the horse to stand up and exit on its own. There were four other horses in the trailer and all have been reported as safe. This is a timely reminder to check the floorboards of your trailer before hauling your horses anywhere this spring and summer.