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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.

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For over 25 years, Sore No-More (SNM) has been a trusted source of relief for our equine athletes. The demands of showing, training, and travel can lead to soreness, tiredness, and inflammation. Breaking this cycle can be difficult. Our SNM formulas are specifically designed to provide targeted relief, and our Performance Ultra line is the only liniment with university-led clinical research.

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In 1999, on Vancouver Island, a different kind of animal wellness movement began to take shape. Purica was founded on a belief that natural ingredients, when scientifically formulated, could unlock extraordinary potential for horses and their owners. What started as a simple idea has grown into a 25-year commitment to transforming equine health through precise, science-backed nutrition.

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Equestrians in every province of Canada are supported and represented by horse-specific provincial organizations. A perk of membership in those organizations is access to highly specialized third-party liability insurance. Other perks include education, funding, community, and representation. Here’s a summary:

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Ask horse owners where they turn for equine health and nutrition advice, and time and again there is only one answer: Mad Barn. Over the past few years, this Kitchener Ontario-based company has emerged as a trusted resource for science-backed equine health information and products across North America.

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Have you ever had to round up your horse’s records when you changed barns, entered a horse show, or crossed the Canada/US border — vaccinations, Coggins, proof of ownership, breed registration, and more? Some of those records were likely electronic while others were probably hard copies in a file folder somewhere. It can be painful having to dig everything out.

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At CF Fence in southern Okanagan, BC, owner Alan Cossentine recognizes the value and importance of safe, reliable fencing for livestock on farms and ranches.

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Social What? The horse industry is vulnerable to the vagaries of negative public opinion, just like other activities that involve live animals. However, equestrian activities are especially vulnerable because for many, horses represent freedom, power, and grace. The romantic image of horses galloping across wild plains exploring new horizons persists, although that’s not the reality for most horses.

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ThinLine introduces the Flexible Filly Grazing Muzzle with adjustable grazing hole size to customize the muzzle to your horse’s dietary needs. The muzzle is manufactured with food grade resins that provide a durable yet lightweight, flexible alternative to traditional muzzles. Veterinarian recommendations for safe grazing in a muzzle are a 3.5 to 4 cm grazing hole for full-time grazing, and 2 to 2.5 cm for restricted grazing often required for horses with metabolic issues. The industry standard is 3 cm and grazing holes are not adjustable.

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Have you ever noticed how your horse’s behaviour can change unexpectedly — becoming tense, spooky, or disengaged? What if these signs were a deeper message? Instead of seeing them as setbacks, these behaviours could be an opportunity to strengthen the trust and connection between you and your horse.

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