A week after the devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan, there is new information about the welfare of Japan’s horse population. Three riding clubs in Miyagi, one of the worst-hit regions, were submerged in the tsunami. “Thirty-three riding horses belonging to these riding clubs were rescued,” (Fumiaki Mizobe of the Japan Racing Assocation) noted. “But [...]

There were 22 work related deaths on Alberta farms in 2010. Of the 22 deaths, 19 were males, 12 were 60 or over, and 3 were children. Four incidents were electrocutions, and another four involved either baling or moving bales.

Spring is almost here, and with it comes good weather and livestock hauling. Whether a livestock or horse trailer has been in use all winter or in storage, spring is a great time to do an all-over inspection for safety.

Most of my riding is in pastures. Our pastures have a little muskeg and some small hills, cow trails, some bush and gopher holes. So I find it almost strange that the footing in arenas is such a big problem. My horses travel over much more uneven ground and although much of the time we [...]

Edmonton, AB – During the Friday, Nov. 12 performance of Canadian Finals Rodeo (CFR), a bull climbed over the security barrier and into the crowd. Three guests were treated by on-site paramedics and emergency personnel and released. One guest was taken to hospital. Northlands will continue to liaise with Alberta Health Services to obtain updates [...]

Like most folks we have known for many years that Bute is not a perfect drug. In fact we have almost never used it here on the ranch except for a stallion we brought up from the States who had chronic laminitis. The vet we had called down there to do the pre-purchase vet check [...]

Strange thing happened on the way home from the pasture. It is a cold day with occasional light sleet. We’re just back from the Main Event in Chilliwack and I walked out to check the 4 saddle horses and 2 broodmares. They were up along the big bush. We visited. I headed back. I pulled [...]