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Owner of seized horses faces charges

By Shannon VanRaes June 20, 2013

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

Country Crossroads, Livestock, Other livestock

Guns and fast horses make for exciting new sport

By Daniel Winters April 26, 2013

Manitoba’s fledgling mounted shooting association saddles up for six-gun fun Riding fast horses is a rush and shooting handguns is a blast. Combining both into a a double-barrelled adrenalin fix is the idea behind mounted shooting, the newest sport to hit Manitoba’s equestrian scene. “It’s every kid’s dream — you get to shoot guns and

Livestock, Other livestock

What to watch for in the early days of a foal’s life

By Carol Shwetz April 27, 2013

Young foals are both precocious and precarious creatures. They are precocious in being able to arrive in the early hours of the morning and nurse and shadow their dams within hours of arrival. Yet they are precarious should they succumb to any illness which leaves them struggling for survival. Recognizing healthy behaviour and development of

Livestock, Other livestock

People aren’t the only ones to get late-winter blues

By Carol Shwetz March 28, 2013

Late winter and early spring mark an interesting conundrum on the equine calendar. Prolonged winter weather conditions, declining nutritional values in feed, and lack of movement within confining snow boundaries and winter paddocks challenge the health of even the hardiest of horses. So it is not uncommon that particular illnesses occur and are aggravated as

Livestock, Other livestock

Seized horses get a new lease on life

By Daniel Winters March 25, 2013

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

Livestock, Other livestock

RM wants answers over horse seizure

By Daniel Winters February 28, 2013

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

Cereals, Crops, Forages, Livestock, News, Other livestock

Feed horses properly in winter

By NDSU Release February 15, 2013

Winter is in full force, and horse owners need to make sure they feed their animals appropriately for the conditions, according to North Dakota State University Extension Service equine specialist Carrie Hammer. Feeding good-quality hay in sufficient amounts is one of the best ways to help horses keep warm. Feed digestion produces heat, with the

Livestock, News, Other livestock

Seized horses to go on the block

By Daniel Winters February 12, 2013

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

Livestock, Other livestock

The deep relationship between horse and rider

By Carol Shwetz February 6, 2013

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

Livestock, Other livestock

Horse herd in limbo after controversial seizure in the RM of Lakeview

By Daniel Winters January 30, 2013

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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Tag Archives Horse

Owner of seized horses faces charges

Guns and fast horses make for exciting new sport

What to watch for in the early days of a foal’s life

People aren’t the only ones to get late-winter blues

Seized horses get a new lease on life

RM wants answers over horse seizure

Feed horses properly in winter

Seized horses to go on the block

The deep relationship between horse and rider

Horse herd in limbo after controversial seizure in the RM of Lakeview

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