Equine

• Canadian first responder walks sea to sea to inspire a conversation about PTSD

  Chad Kennedy, who has been joined by fellow first responders along the way, hopes to normalize conversations about occupational stress injuries and traumatic brain injuries.

  Features

  Jul 14, 2023
  
• Southern Alberta woman praises equine therapy: ‘There needs to be more places like this’

  Natasha found the Lethbridge Therapeutic Riding Association, an equine therapy non-profit that offers individuals with special needs hands-on instruction in riding and horse care.

  Features

  May 23, 2023
  
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• Equine community making ‘significant’ contribution to Alberta economy: report

  According to newly-released research findings from a study initiative by the Alberta Equestrian Federation (AEF), the industry is a major contributor to the provincial economy.

  Economy

  Sep 21, 2022
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• Honourarium lands Nova Scotia showjumper out of amateur status

  A Nova Scotia equestrian jumper has lost her right to compete at the amateur level after accepting a $1,700 honourarium for teaching young riders and providing them with horses and the equipment to practice their skills.

  Sports

  Nov 5, 2018
• Halifax Junior Bengal Lancers back in the saddle following months-long quarantine

  After being forced to close their stables due to an outbreak of equine strangles, the Halifax Jr. Bengal Lancers have once again opened their barn doors to the public, hosting their annual open house.

  Canada

  Sep 30, 2018
• Halifax Lancers launch online fundraising campaign after horses quarantined with strangles

  Strangles is a highly contagious bacterial infection that affects horses and other equines. 

  Canada

  May 28, 2018
• West Nile virus found in two horses in Cache Creek area

  In the past two weeks, blood tests have confirmed two horses were infected with West Nile virus in the Cache Creek area.

  Aug 25, 2014