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Being a quiet old horse Juan the Sailor was an excellent first horse for Joseph to get use to being in the saddle. Joseph always had good balance and nothing but confidence around old Juan.
Cattleman’s Corner

The little old horse who never stopped giving

Juan was a companion, a protector, a trainer and a joy

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We first met Juan the Sailor in August 2017. He, his son Juan Peppy Sailor, and a few other horses were being sold at a farm auction in Wilkie, Sask. Juan was a 27-year-old skinny gelding. The rest of the horses were thin as well, but Juan looked the worst. We had decided to buy […] Read more
Horses in their stable
Cattleman’s Corner, Livestock

Horse foot care — keep it simple

Horse Care: Each animal is different, try to maintain a natural lifestyle

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No foot, no horse” is the old saying. A horse is only as sound as its feet. Care and management of feet will depend on the individual horse, its conformation and hoof structure, environment (including climate), and use. Whether or not the horse needs to be shod will also hinge on these factors. A shod […] Read more
Gilles and Esther Labelle became acquainted with miniature horses about 15 years ago.
FarmLife

Couple’s love of miniature horses began many years ago

En route to a rodeo a detour resulted in the purchase of three minis instead

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Gilles and Esther Labelle became acquainted with miniature horses about 15 years ago when they were en route to a rodeo in Saskatoon and decided to make a slight detour to attend an exotic animal sale at the local auction. The couple never made it to the rodeo, but three miniature horses came home with […] Read more
Horse owners can certainly look after basic hoof maintenance by rasping away superficial cracks and keeping the hoof edges smooth.
Cattleman’s Corner, Livestock

Tips on horse foot care

Horse Management with Heather Smith Thomas

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“No foot, no horse” is the old saying. A horse is only as sound as his feet. Care and management of feet will depend on the individual horse, his conformation and hoof structure, environment (including climate), and use. Whether or not the horse needs to be shod will also hinge on these factors. A shod […] Read more
Bill Humeny driving his Canadian stallion at a riding event at Crickle Creek near Saskatoon.
FarmLife

Prairie Driving Club growing in popularity

Combination of driving, competition and socializing with focus on safety

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Elegance, skill, and teamwork are words that come to mind when watching members of the Prairie Carriage Driving Club participating in one of their events. Carriage driving is growing in popularity among horse owners and there are clubs in many provinces across Canada. “You have to love horses and you have to enjoy driving. It’s […] Read more

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