The New York Times has a feature story on the incidences of injuries and breakdowns at U.S. horse racing tracks. The story, “Mangled Horses, Maimed Jockeys” is not against racing but about the questions that arise when horses are given legal and illegal drugs to perform.

Time to get out of town for a break from winter -time to head west and go out to Vancouver Island  for a tour. After scrambling to pack on Thursday night we hit the Trans Canada. Our first stop at about 9 pm is our new favourite restraunt in Golden. We have a soft spot [...]

The Ontario Lotteries & Gaming Commission (OLG) recently announced its intention to withdraw from existing revenue sharing agreements with 17 racetracks throughout Ontario. Quarter Horse, Thoroughbred and Standardbred racing stakeholders are all at risk.

Ever been mercilessly tailgated when hauling horses?

The price of bulls has certainly improved and the prices for the horses was pretty good also. Much more optimism in the ranching world this spring.

We have all seen the frustrated competitor punish their horse after a failed pattern long after the mistake was made. Most horse people I know want the alternative, a positive relationship with their horse, no matter if they are recreational riders or Olympic competitors.

AQHA is now offering several coat color tests, including a panel test, individual color tests and gray zygosity test. This test is designed to determine the actual coat color of a horse.