ERIN – This year marks the first time there will be a Mini Horse Show at the Erin Fall Fair. Chair of the show, Jen Ying, who cares for several minis at her farm – 2 Acres Hobby Farm in Ospringe – is excited about the event.
Equine
Strategies to safeguard against equine colic
GUELPH – February marks Equine Guelph’s Colic Prevention Education Month, colic being the number one killer of horses worldwide.
Horse racing icons lead charge at O’Brien Awards
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Horse racing enthusiasts and industry aficionados converged at the Delta Hotel in Charlottetown, PEI on Feb. 3
Equine Guelph offers free body condition course on World Horse Day
GUELPH – Equine Guelph is offering its new online course, Introduction to Body Condition Scoring, free for horse owners and caretakers who sign up on March 1 at TheHorsePortal.ca
Equine Guelph offers free youth course on horse behaviour, safety
GUELPH – Youth ages 13 to 17 can discover the fascinating body language of horses with young people from across the world by taking Equine Guelph’s free course: Horse Behaviour and Safety.
Creative Landscape Depot raises $15,000 for Sunrise
PUSLINCH – The Creative Landscape Depot held a charity golf tournament in support of Sunrise Therapeutic Riding and Learning Centre.
Saddle up for ‘Stable Solutions’ at Equine Industry Symposium
GUELPH – Do you manage an equine facility, and struggle with business decisions or finding qualified staff?
Volunteering with horses is a rewarding endeavour
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Spending time with horses can reduce stress, bring joy, increase physical exercise and time outside, and provide a sense of purpose.
Hoof Heroes: The farriers who keep horses on surefooted ground
WELLINGTON COUNTY – For decades, Paul Fischbach has quietly dedicated himself to a craft that is essential for the well-being of our equine companions: farriery.
Fergus trail ride raises funds for Hospice Wellington
FERGUS – Horseback riders in Centre Wellington will crunch through the autumn leaves again this October to raise funds for Hospice Wellington.
Equine Guelph offers tuition awards
GUELPH – Equine enthusiasts and professionals can develop their skills through online programs and courses offered through Equine Guelph.
Equine enthusiasts recognize Senior Horse Education Month
WELLINGTON COUNTY– When people think about horses, some tend to envision stallions leaping over obstacles, sprinting toward the finish line at the racetrack, or taking in fresh air as they casually trot through pastures along any number of rural roads.