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Aging horses by their teeth

Horse Health: System is more of a guideline than an absolute determination

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In 1885, Sydney Galvayne published a book in Glasgow outlining a system which claimed to accurately age horses by identifying distinct features of wear on the teeth. Galvayne’s treatise became widely accepted and uncontested amongst horsemen for over a century. The Galvayne name even became memorialized when a distinct groove which travels down the side
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The art of longeing horses

Horse Health: There is more to this form of training than going in circles

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At its most basic level, longeing (pronounced lunging) is a seemingly simple exercise. It asks a horse to move in circles around a handler. However, execution of this exercise can be either very beneficial or very detrimental to the horse, depending on “how” it is done. How a horse carries its body as it travels
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Owner of seized horses faces charges

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The owner of seven horses seized by provincial officials earlier this month has been charged under the Animal Care Act for failing to provide food, water, and medical care. “It’s not completely my fault,” said Nancy Martens, 19. “I tried as hard as I could to get these horses out of there and provide them
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Seized horses get a new lease on life

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Lakeview councillor describes filly he bought at auction as ‘pretty as a picture 
with a nice personality — just perfect for a little kid’

She could easily have ended up on someone’s dinner plate, but now she’s a promising student in Richard Callander’s round pen. “She’s actually pretty well put together,” said Callander, as he demonstrated the yearling filly’s quick progress since he brought her back to his ranch along with five other mares and foals from the Gladstone
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RM wants answers over horse seizure

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The RM of Lakeview is seeking answers from the Office of the Chief Provincial Veterinarian regarding the recent seizure of 10 horses from a local property owner. The council unanimously approved a motion brought forward by a delegation at its regular meeting last week that raised a number of concerns about the seizure, ranging from
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Seized horses to go on the block

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Officials hope 10 Morgan-Appaloosa-cross horses seized by provincial animal welfare officers from an unattended pasture in the Langruth area will soon have a new home. “They are going to auction mart and I’m trying to line up a bunch of people to buy them,” said Richard Callander, a councillor in the RM of Lakeview. “If
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The deep relationship between horse and rider

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Riders are aware of the numerous aids, equipment and body positions employed to influence a horse’s movement. However, few are aware of the much deeper exchange — what is not so readily obvious is that a rider’s own health and balance is intimately intertwined with the well-being of their horse. Few riders look towards themselves
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Horse herd in limbo after controversial seizure in the RM of Lakeview

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An RM of Lakeview councillor complains protocols were breached 
after provincial officials seized a band of semi-feral horses near Langruth

The fate of a herd of horses rounded up in the RM of Lakeview remains in limbo while allegations fly they were improperly seized from their elderly owners. Richard Callander, a local municipal councillor filed an appeal Jan. 21 on behalf of the owners for the return of 10 Morgan-Appaloosa-cross stallions, mares and their offspring,
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Is it really necessary to blanket your horse?

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Agrowing horse-keeping trend is to blanket horses throughout the winter. Most often the decision to blanket a horse is the result of an emotional response by a well-intentioned owner. It has also become acceptable to blanket due to certain lifestyles chosen for horses. However, it is important to recognize that in general the practice of
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Hoof Beats of HOPE to auction off horse

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The Fellowship of Christian Cowboys (Manitoba chapter), is looking to make a difference today and tomorrow for the children, their families and staff at the Children’s Hospital in Winnipeg through a special fundraising initiative called Hoof Beats of HOPE. The idea was put forth by Manitoba chapter president, Terry Baker of Newdale, however, it has

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