Meet Molly. She’s a gray speckled pony who was abandoned by her owners when Katrina hit southern Louisiana, USA . She spent weeks on her own before finally being rescued and taken to a farm where abandoned animals were stockpiled. While there, she was attacked by a pit bull terrier, and almost died. Her gnawed [...]
Albertans have another opportunity to help shape the future of the 51 existing provincial recreation areas, as well as Bragg Creek Provincial Park, in Kananaskis Country. Facility additions or expansions, new recreation sites and changed park classifications are among the types of proposals contained in the draft management plans that are now ready for public [...]
If you have a baby who needs a mom you could give Teresa at Hardisty, AB a call. Her nice quiet, older mare lost her foal today and Teresa thinks she would be quite easy to get to mother a foster baby. You can give her a call at 780-888-2770 or email sodbust@telus.net
What is the Licensing Program? NSBA has introduced the new Stallion Incentive Fund Licensing program for horses of all ages. All licensed horses, are eligible to earn money for NSBA points earned in Dual Approved classes. Payout for the Dual Approved points will be based on the purse of the donated and sold Stallion Incentive [...]
Steve Schiestel sent us this information regarding the NSBA classes being offered at the AQHA shows. I’ve had some people ask me why we offer NSBA classes at Wild Rose Circuit and Canadian National Quarter Horse Shows. First of all, there are two different types of NSBA events offered at both shows.
Children and youth are invited to enter the “RCMP Name the Foal” contest. Canada’s national police force is asking for help from children and youth 14 years old and under to name six foals that will be born this spring at the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Breeding Farm in Pakenham, Ontario. Some of these [...]
The Alberta Equestrian Federation (AEF) Bio Security Committee under chair Kathy Hunter, in partnership with Alberta Veterinary Medical Association and the Veterinary Medicine Faculty of University of Calgary have completed an amended Equine BioSecurity Brochure. You may feel free to download, www.albertaequestrian.com, copy, otherwise circulate and encourage all horse enthusiasts to promote the prevention and [...]
Transporting firewood can spread mountain pine beetle. Albertans can help prevent the spread of mountain pine beetle by not transporting pine firewood throughout the province or into or from the province of British Columbia. The province is asking Albertans not to transport pine wood as it may be infested with mountain pine beetle larva. The [...]
The University of Calgary, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine is conducting exciting research in Alberta on the prevalence, risk factors and cost of equine respiratory diseases. We have now completed BAL sampling on horses across Alberta thanks to the participation of community members, but we still need your help. Respiratory disease represents the second most common [...]
Foaled last night a Dummy colt – Located in Strathmore area. Contact us for details.. Brian Jensen 403-901-0125
Thanks everyone for your help. A baby has been found and adopted. Our mare Just lost her baby tonight June 10th from getting caught in the steel fence she is Very Maternal lets everyone drink from her, If you have any other contacts for an orphan foal for her please Call asap 306-452-3149
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