[Calgary, Alberta, Aug. 11, 2020] – It is estimated that Alberta is home to more than 320,000 horses, approximately 33% of the total horse population in Canada. How many horses are there in Alberta? There are less than 1,700 wild Read more…
How many horses live at the Calgary Stampede Ranch? Approximately 500 horses live on the Calgary Stampede Ranch. About 200 of them are active bucking horses, with 50 of those considered the best-of-the-best. The rest of the herd is made Read more…
keratin material. Made of a keratin material similar to that of the hoof wall, the sole protects the inner framework of the horse’s hoof. What is the sole of a hoof? The sole is the underside of the hoof, but Read more…
Grazing bit: One of the most popular western curb bits, the grazing bit features fixed shanks that connect to a mouthpiece that usually has a mild or low port. The shanks typically bend back, often to a noticeable extent. What Read more…
Measure the length of the hoof from the toe to the buttress line of the heel. The buttress line is the farthest weight bearing point of the heel where the hoof wall ends. Do not include the heel bulbs in Read more…
Specially padded wrap-around splints may be applied to hold the fetlock, pastern and toe in the correct position. Standing or exercising the foal on a hard surface will aid in stretching the tendons. Some foals may be helped by an Read more…
Mounted police may be employed for specialized duties ranging from patrol of parks and wilderness areas, where police cars would be impractical or noisy, to riot duty, where the horse serves to intimidate those whom it is desired to disperse Read more…
Concrete is hardly an ideal surface for fast work but, yes, horses can canter and even gallop on pavement and not be harmed. The concussion from the hard surface will cause more stress on their legs than grass or earth Read more…
Horse owners may find administration easier if the bute powder is mixed with 2 teaspoonfuls of puréed apple sauce, loaded into a 25-cc syringe and administered into the back of the horse’s mouth. All medication must be given as directed Read more…
MRI is most often used to image the horse’s foot and distal limb but images can be taken as far up to and including the hock and carpus, using the standing low field system. Prior to an MRI scan your Read more…