Health & Education
We all want the best care possible for our horses. The Heath & Education section covers both Learning Institutions, Organizations as well as many sources for equine assistance including Veterinarians and Farriers.
For those who want a to formally study horses, the Education section includes College Riding, Equine Studies, and Veterinary Schools. Learn about the wide variety of horses in the Horse Breeds section. Supplements and Treatments Therapy are also included in the section.
Everyone can learn from Fine Art and there are some specialty Museums that might surprise you.
Horses as a therapy partner enrich the lives of the disabled. These facilities are listed in our Therapeutic Riding section. To help children and young adults build confidence and grow emotionally, please see the resources available on the Youth Outreach page.
Looking for a place to keep your horse? You can find it in the Horse Boarding section. Traveling? Find a Shipping company or Horse Sitting service if your horse is staying home!
Want to stay up to date with the latest training clinics or professional conferences? Take a look at our Calendar of Events for Health & Education for the dates and locations of upcoming events.
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by Liz Piacentini
Canada’s best kept secret is out! The Canadian Horse is successfully participating in just about every discipline. While not well known, the Canadian once played a vital role in Canadian and US history. Recognized as the National Horse of Canada since 2002, the Canadian is big in heart and strength, making the breed both a serious competitor and enjoyable equine partner.
The Canadian horse, or le Cheval Canadien, has been part of North American history for over 350 years. The breed’s ancestors originated from the Royal Stables of France where King Louis XIV housed his collection of over 2,000 horses of the finest stock.
When the French settled Quebec, King Louis XIV recognized early settlers would require horses. Between 1665-1671, he sent several shipments of carefully selected horses to help develop this rugged new land that was void of existing herds. He chose horses with strength and soundness to help settlers clear and farm the land, yet elegant enough to transport Noblemen and Clergy. According to a 2014 Texas A&M genetic study conducted by E. Gus Cothran, the original mares and stallions were likely of Breton, Norman and Belgian stock.
The Canadian horse quickly became the early settlers’ biggest asset. His compact, muscular body, thick winter coat, rock-hard feet, and willing attitude earned him the nickname, “the Little Iron Horse." For 200 years, the founding herd bred in relative isolation, becoming a genetically distinct breed. By the mid-1800’s, the population reached an estimated 150,000 horses and earned the reputation for out-pulling and out-working larger breeds.
Read more: The Canadian Horse: Discover a Versatile Breed Rich in History
by Kassi Hoxmeier
It’s not too late to help protect your horse with Innovator® vaccines from Zoetis.
Horses are threatened with mortality rates up to 90 percent from mosquito-transmitted diseases, which include Eastern equine encephalomyelitis (EEE), Western equine encephalomyelitis (WEE) and West Nile virus.1
Horses are at the highest risk for contracting these diseases during mosquito season, occurring summer through fall in the United States.2 Risk management is critical for horse owners.
“To help limit a horse’s risk of contracting deadly core equine diseases, annual vaccinations are immensely important,” said Jaci Boggs, DVM, senior technical services veterinarian at Zoetis.
Read more: Core Equine Disease Risks Increase Amid Mosquito Season
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