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Care And Nutrition Of The Easy-Keeping Horse

September 10, 2009

carol shwetz dvm Horses are designed to digest high-fibre forages that are low in sugar. An “easy-keeping horse” is one that can live on apparently little food. Easy keepers tend to be found most often in breeds originally developed to survive under harsh conditions. Most pony breeds are easy keepers, and hardy horse breeds such

Country Crossroads, Livestock, Other livestock

Working The Land With Horses

By Tim Freeman August 20, 2009

Isn’t it amazing how life unfolds? Although small-scale sustainable farming has always been a passion of mine, it seemed it would have to settle for hobby status. It didn’t seem possible to make a life farming in an unconventional way. But then a book caught my eye. Draft Horses Today showed pictures and told stories

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Roycan’s Country Haven — A Place Of Healing

By Shirley Case August 13, 2009

Central Plains Cancer Care and Roycan’s Country Haven also offer programs for adults with cancer. Anyone who knows horses knows that they are intelligent animals. Anyone who loves horses knows that they can show emotions. But many people do not realize that they can be partners in the healing of children in care, cancer patients

Livestock, Other livestock

Caring For Your Horse In The Heat Of Summer

By Alberta Spca Release July 2, 2009

If your horse has a roll in the dust, don’t wash it off – the dust can act as a natural sunblock. Summertime in Alberta can bring some extremely hot days, which can cause discomfort or danger for horses. Some simple precautions can help keep your horse protected from the heat. Water – Make sure

News, Other livestock

More Cutbacks Announced For PMU Industry

By Daniel Winters May 28, 2009

“Although the rate of reduction has slowed, the size of the market is much smaller.” – WYETH STATEMENT Seven more pregnant mare urine (PMU) contracts have been cancelled, leaving the number of ranches in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and North Dakota at 64, down from over 400 prior to 2003. A statement issued by Wyeth, which markets

Livestock, Other livestock

The Real Cost Of Raising Ranch Horses

By Kris Ringwall April 2, 2009

The other day was difficult. The discussion centred on the horse industry as the Dickinson Research Extension Center was reviewing program costs. As the horse program was discussed, the updated costs were noted. Based on a fiveyear average, the annual cost (direct and overhead expenses) for maintaining a producing mare and nursing foal was $764.68

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Driving Horses — A Dream Fulfilled

By Tim Freeman March 26, 2009

I suddenly begin to understand the difference between a master and a novice. Well, that’s about it,” George says as we finish unharnessing his team in the new stall of my barn. We’ve just driven the horses back from his place about three miles away. Until this trip, driving horses has been a dream unfulfilled.

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Let’s Go Ridin’ – for Mar. 19, 2009

By Maerz E. Doats March 19, 2009

Last time we talked about breeding your mare, so this time I thought I would tell you about witnessing the miracle of birth, horse style. In all my years of being around horses, I had never seen a mare foal. They like to do it under cover of darkness most times, they like to be

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Horse Health

February 12, 2009

carol shwetz dvm It is the responsibility of the person travelling with horses to ensure proper documentation is provided to border officials. Horses from Canada travel across the border into the Uni ted States for purposes surprisingly similar to people. They have jobs, exhibitions, competitions, and new homes on the other side. Both people and

Livestock, News, Other livestock

Let’s Go Ridin’ – for Jan. 15, 2009

By Maerz E. Doats January 15, 2009

Well, friends, we are in the depths of winter, and the weather is making it difficult to spend much quality time with our equine partners. But I find I can still get my fix by reminiscing about good times spent with horses, many from my childhood. A favourite memory of mine as a kid growing

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Tag Archives Horse

Care And Nutrition Of The Easy-Keeping Horse

Working The Land With Horses

Roycan’s Country Haven — A Place Of Healing

Caring For Your Horse In The Heat Of Summer

More Cutbacks Announced For PMU Industry

The Real Cost Of Raising Ranch Horses

Driving Horses — A Dream Fulfilled

Let’s Go Ridin’ – for Mar. 19, 2009

Horse Health

Let’s Go Ridin’ – for Jan. 15, 2009

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