The Prince Philip Games are a team competition played by pony clubs all over the world. This year's…
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Protect your horse from hazards
Often times, horse owners feel their beloved equines are simply a magnet for…
Industry Day set for Aug. 4
Grand River Raceway's Industry Day is widely regarded as one of the best days of the summer for…
“Hydration is everything” for horses
"Hydration is everything." That is the message Dr. Bri Henderson, assistant team vet for Canada's…
Waples: Driving horses an “adrenaline rush”
What's it like to be going crazy fast behind a 1,000-pound animal, with no seat belt, just two…
Grand champion
Cass Collins of Fergus was named the Grand Champion in the jumper's ring on June 22 at a…
The importance of cross-training for mind and body
As our expectations for our equine partners increase, so should our knowledge of injury prevention…
Angelstone tournaments bring international riders to area
Around 2,000 spectators filled the stands at the Angelstone show jumping facility here July 9 to 13…
Carly Campbell Cooper gearing up for return to Grand Prix jumping circuit
After a season of both triumph and tribulation in 2013, Fergus-area rider, instructor and stable…
Sunrise to host annual Hoofbeat Challenge fundraiser on Sept. 27
It is time to mark your calenders in anticipation of Sunrise Therapeutic Riding and Learning…
Equine sport finding its “cutting” edge
The sport of "cutting" may not be widely recognized outside the equine community, but on the farm…
Craft time at 4-H Family Fun Day
Craft table - Darla Walsh and Emma Judd prepare the craft table for youngsters at a Family Fun Day…
Harvest time in Mapleton
Harvest time is underway throughout the county as this recent view from Wellington Road 16 in…
Farmers can learn windbreak pros and cons
A workshop on windbreaks " entitled Windbreaks: Are the Rumours True? " will be held on Aug. 27…
20th steam threshers reunion will be held at Wallenstein on Aug. 21-22
The farm of Amsey and Eileen Metzger will be the host site for the 20th annual Waterloo County…