Selecting athletes for any team is hard. Selecting athletes for the first Canadian team that a fledgling organization has ever sent to a World Championships is doubly difficult. However, using subjective selection criteria which results in the highest ranked rider being left off the team pretty much guarantees that sport enthusiasts will question the selection process, the organization, and whether they want to be involved in future.

Everyone who’s involved in the horse industry undoubtedly has at least one sad tale of an equine injury or illness which was hard on their bank account or riding goals. According to Mike King, Partner and National Director of Equine Programming at Acera Insurance, the three most common equine insurance claims are for colic, ulcers, and lameness. Here’s why they’re prevalent, along with tips for prevention.

RooElla, the interactive horse simulator owned by Susan Cruickshank of Oakwood, Ontario, is a perfectly schooled mechanical dressage horse that is highly sensitive to its riders’ aids. During a session with Cruickshank and RooElla, riders gain instant feedback about leg pressure, seat position, and rein contact. It is the ultimate tool for helping riders be the best they can be for their horses.

Raising the Bar in Hoof Care - In the horse world, regardless of the discipline, farriers often stand in the shadows of veterinarians and trainers. Yet, they are essential to a horse’s well-being. A good farrier does not just trim hooves or tack on shoes — they understand biomechanics and are blacksmiths and healthcare providers.