Horses

• Crews rescue ‘completely exhausted’ horse from mud pit in Saskatchewan

  An 'exhausted' horse was saved after it spent several hours trapped in a mud pit in Melfort, Sask., the city's fire department said.

  Canada

  Sep 17
  
• New Brunswick horse owners warned about potential virus exposure

  The virus, known as EHV-1, is highly contagious and can cause respiratory disease, neurological disease and pregnancy loss in horses.

  Health

  Aug 30
  
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• Man accused of violating a horse at Vernon equestrian centre arrested

  Erica Van Meehan, the owner of Abigail Equestrian in Vernon, says an intruder triggered her security cameras early on Saturday morning.

  Crime

  Jan 27
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• Veterans helping other military members, first responders through horses

  After dealing with his own struggles, Bobby Wuskynyk, an active military member launched Red Rose Ranch Veterans Horse Camp, a non-profit that helps other service members.

  Canada

  Sep 26, 2025
• Majestic Starlight Indian relay team races toward healing at INFR qualifier

  Competing in Lethbridge, Majestic Starlight isn’t just racing to win at the Indian National Finals Rodeo. They’re racing clean, riding proud, and proving that healing is possible.

  Perspectives

  Jul 28, 2025
• University of Lethbridge study shows benefits of therapeutic riding

  Research conducted by a recent University of Lethbridge graduate has provided compelling evidence for the effectiveness of horse therapy.

  Education

  Jun 3, 2024
• Four injured after military horses break loose, stampede in London, U.K.

  The riderless horses galloped down main roads in central London, running into vehicles and stunning commuters as they headed to work.

  World

  Apr 24, 2024
• Hay bills putting financial pressure on Montreal-area horse rescue

  A difficult hay season has forced a Vaudreuil horse rescue to look elsewhere for hay, putting a financial strain on the organization.

  Canada

  Feb 20, 2024
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• Lethbridge and District Pro Rodeo hits the ground running

  Spirits were high Thursday as spectators and athletes got roped into the Lethbridge and District Pro Rodeo at the Rocky Mountain Turf Club. Sarah Jones reports.

  Canada

  Aug 25, 2023
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• Rare virus detected in Lanark County horse

  Leeds, Grenville and Lanark County Public Health officials say there is one confirmed case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus in the Lanark County

  Canada

  Aug 3, 2023