Equinews

The CQHA Horse of Merit program recognizes registered American Quarter Horses within the Canadian Quarter Horse community who have matured to 15 years of age and older as of January 1st.

Founded as a national charity in 1980, the Canadian Therapeutic Riding Association will be celebrating 45 years of service to member programs in every province across Canada with a national Conference in May, 2025.

Pony Tails Has Returned, HCBC Travels to Valemount, BC's Equine Lifestyles Spring/Summer 2024.

The Canadian Paralympic Committee and Equestrian Canada have announced the team of three Para dressage riders and their horses who have been nominated to represent Canada in Para equestrian at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, to take place August 28 to September 8.

New collaboration between Boehringer Ingelheim and Sleip leverages AI technology to help detect lameness in horses. The Sleip app uses artificial intelligence (AI) to provide objective analysis of a horse’s movement with just a smartphone.

The risk factors surrounding many falls may be preventable, researchers find. Since horse riding is considered anecdotally to be a “dangerous sport” globally, Dr. David Marlin and Dr. Jane Williams have undertaken a first-of-its-kind study in the UK to investigate the common factors surrounding rider falls, and, crucially, how the risk of falling and injury can be reduced.

With an increasing number of want ads on horse industry job boards, there is no denying the equine industry is clamouring for suitable employees. Speaking with three facilitators of the Ontario Equine Education and Employment Program (OEEEP) it becomes abundantly clear that this is a win-win program for those looking to embark on a career with horses, and for employers looking for enthusiastic workers with a basic knowledge of horse care.

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