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Rider Wellness: Is Your Horse Training You?

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Michelle and her horse Vali on the tire at Riverside State Park Equestrian Area. Photo Credit Solveig Pederson.

Horses Can Teach Unaware Humans to Do Their Bidding A few years ago, I was having trouble getting the right-lead canter from my horse Vali. He’s a very athletic horse, and quite capable of cantering on the wrong lead around a circle. Sometimes I could get the right lead, but … Read More

Cornell’s Equine Seminar Series presents “Dental Care for the Senior Horse”

Cornell Equine Seminar Series
Credit Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine

WHAT: Dr. Alexa Wright will discuss the anatomy, issues and care of horse teeth WHEN: Tuesday, March 18, 2025, 6:00-7:00 p.m. ET WHERE: Via Zoom; registration required: https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/6217406294620/WN_gj5jYop8QKmq7YGUP8T3-g#/registration MEDIA: The event is free and open to the public. Media members are asked to RSVP to Len Johnson, [email protected] ITHACA, N.Y. – Dr. Alexa Wright will outline … Read More

New & Noteworthy: Equine Code Training Program Available to Enhance Horse Welfare Standards Across Canada

Equine Code Training
Photo by Kim Roe

The Horse Welfare Alliance of Canada (HWAC) provides horse owners, caregivers, and animal welfare advocates with a valuable opportunity to enhance their knowledge and skills in upholding the highest standards of care for horses through its online Equine Code Training Program.  This comprehensive online training program is designed to help … Read More

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