WELLINGTON COUNTY – Four local strangles cases have been reported to the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) this month.
Equine
Entrepreneurial boy’s business inspired by bond with horse
YORK REGION – When Phoenix McMillan’s horse, Harris, was diagnosed with Cushing’s disease, the then 12-year-old boy knew he needed to do something to help.
Motorists and equestrians can take measures to increase safety while sharing the road
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Horses are powerful, easily-startled flight-animals that often weigh more than 1,000 pounds.
Conespalooza
ARISS - The event took place at Windy Knoll Farm in Ariss on Sept. 14. The day was filled with four unique cones courses, tons of horses and ponies and smiling faces.
Getting over trauma can take some ‘Soulful Strides’
FERGUS – Anne Theriault has come a long way since first speaking publicly about how working with horses has helped her overcome past trauma in her life.
Ram Rodeo Tour brings thrilling show to Erin
ERIN – The Ram Rodeo Tour performed in Erin on July 20 and 21, its latest stop among 17 locations across southern Ontario this season.
Erin Fall Fair Horse Heritage Awards celebrate rich history
ERIN – The Erin Agricultural Society (EAS) and Erin Fall Fair will celebrate a milestone anniversary next year.
Horses’ eyes, ears, tails say a lot about how they feel
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Understanding how horses are feeling can go a long way to improve equine welfare, increase safety for horses and the people around them, and foster stronger relationships between horses and people.
Farrier Sara Veenstra brings happiness, one hoof at a time
BELWOOD – The art of the farrier is documented as far back as 300 B.C.
Large animal emergency rescue workshop
GUELPH – Equine Guelph hosted a large animal emergency rescue workshop for firefighters on Canada Day weekend in Guelph.
Grand River Raceway celebrates opening of new 5/8 mile track
ELORA – Grand River Raceway marked a significant milestone in the facility’s history on Wednesday with the official opening of its new 5/8 mile racetrack, one of only two 5/8 tracks in Ontario. Key stakeholders, community members and racing enthusiasts were in attendance for the ribbon cutting.
Local riders to showcase horse-breeding knowledge at Denmark competition
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Four local horse enthusiasts are heading to Denmark as part of a team representing Canada in an international competition aimed at helping young people learn about sport horse breeding.
Real-life cowgirl: Ontario High School Rodeo Association competitor Amber Gregson
HILLSBURGH – Ontario High School Rodeo Association (OHSRA), a division of National High School Rodeo Association (NHSRA), held its first event of the season in Clinton last weekend.
Experts say biosecurity measures reduce risk of strangles
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Strangles is a respiratory disease that has for centuries spread fear throughout equine communities across the globe.
Climate change has impacted horses’ health in recent years: vet
WELLINGTON COUNTY – As the warming climate changes local weather conditions, horses in Wellington County are facing different viruses and infections than they did in the past.