Jos Mottershead, my favorite equine reproduction specialist has published the following news article about happenings with equine cloning. Charmayne James’ multiple world-champion gelding “Scamper” cannot of course sire foals himself, but his clone – “Clayton”, foaled in 2006 – has proven fertile, with two mares being bred, embryos flushed, and maintained pregnancies identified in the [...]
Here is another story in our Horses we have loved series. Lana Bollers writes: The most memorial horse I can honestly say was the twin, Striker we lost. Striker was born on March 26, 2008 shortly before 4pm. I obtained a call around 4:10 with my daughter saying, “MOM! Mischief had two babies!!” I was [...]
Mandy has disappeared from the family’s field near Okotoks, Alberta. She was discovered missing early this morning (Wednesday August 20). Mandy was not in her field this morning and upon looking further the family discovered the wires on their fence had been cut. Mandy is a black, 14.2 Welsh, arab, quarter horse cross. She has [...]
Just finished watching Eric Lamze win personal gold at the 2008 Olympics. What an exciting jump off. What an inspiration to see someone who has overcome a less than supportive youth and some antics of his own to become one of our best athletes. And what a horse he has in Hickstead. And all this [...]
The Rocky Mountain Challenge 2008 Canadian Nationals saw over 170 entries from the United States and Canada compete over five days at Red Deer River Ranches west of Sundre, AB in the sports of endurance, competitive trail and ride n’ tie. Sunny and partly cloudy skies accompanied the Open competitive trail riders over their two-day, [...]
Auto body shop owner, Dave Getzinger of Drayton Valley, AB had the ride of his life in the 50-mile endurance competition at the Rocky Mountain Challenge – 2008 Canadian Nationals August 2, 2008 held at Red Deer River Ranches, Sundre, AB The event requires riders to negotiate the 50 miles of Rocky Mountain foothills terrain [...]
After a successful run in the fall of 2007, the Horse Industry Association of Alberta is launching its 2008 “Hoofin’ Around” tour with seminars for new or prospective horse owners in six Alberta locations. The evening seminars cover the topics: Myths, Mysteries and Miseries; Choosing Your Path; What a Horse Needs; What a Rider Needs; [...]
I’m sure lots of you know of Martin Black. Many who see him work say Martin is the one they would like to have start their colts. Coming from 5 generations of ranchers he has grown up with horses and adapted his traditional training with the influence of other present-day horsemen. Martin is currently in [...]
For the most part, horses are relatively calm, quiet animals when they are left to maintain themselves. Free roaming grazers spend the biggest percent of their time relaxed and quiet, but when confined and fed high energy feed they can develop physical and mental issues. When we start riding and working these animals, it seems [...]
Canada was the proud host country of the 2008 AQHA Youth World Cup, an educational, leadership-based equine competition showcasing skills learned in an atmosphere of friendly competition. AQHA Youth World Cup competitions take place biennially, alternating between an international host country and Amarillo, Texas, AQHA’s home city. The Canadian Quarter Horse Association and provincial/regional AQHA [...]
Kyle Carter of Calgary, AB, is the top Canadian following cross-country, the second of three phases comprising the equestrian sport of eventing, at the 2008 Olympic Games. Carter is in 32nd position individually while the Canadian Eventing Team is in ninth position overall. Carter, who had been sitting in 61st position following the opening phase [...]
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