Diseases continue to surface across Western Canada — not explosively, but persistently enough to remind us that boundaries matter in a world where horses and those who care for them are constantly in motion.
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Horse welfare trial begins in Manitoba
Private prosecution of Manitoba horse farm, based on a 2022 export shipment, awaits judge’s verdict after two-day trial in Winnipeg
Private prosecution of Manitoba horse farm, based on a 2022 horse export shipment, awaits judge’s verdict after two-day trial in Winnipeg.
Horse welfare trial hinges on contingency planning
Case is now in the hands of the judge after animal welfare group argued Manitoba farmer should have planned in case of longer flight
An unusual animal welfare trial about a shipment of 79 horses from Manitoba to Japan in December 2022 inched closer to a verdict Feb. 13 at the Provincial Court in Winnipeg.
Horses really can smell fear, new study claims, and it changes their behaviour
A new study shows how horses can detect chemical signals linked to human emotions, and that these signals can influence their behaviour and physiology.
Public opinion wanted on draft equine code of practice
Public consultations on a draft Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Equines opened on Jan. 12.
Linebreeding drives genetic bottlenecks in horses
Breeding horses has always required a delicate balance: preserving valued traits while protecting the long-term genetic health of the breed.
Equine herpes case confirmed at Moose Jaw Exhibition Company
The Moose Jaw Exhibition Company has been placed under quarantine, effective Dec. 22, due to a confirmed case of equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) at the grounds.
Iron accumulation in horses can create health risks
The problem with high iron is not just the iron itself but how it disrupts the delicate balance of other essential minerals.
Horses challenged when asked to be weekend warriors
Horses are creatures of consistency. Their bodies and nervous systems are designed for steady, rhythmic movement, low-intensity grazing and regular social interaction.
Growth plates are instrumental in shaping a horse’s life
Horse Health: Training plans and workloads for young horses must match their skeletal development, even when they look physically mature from the outside
Young horse training plans and workloads must match their skeletal development. Failing to plan around growth plates can create lifelong physical problems.
