So here is my question? Why do we shop where we shop? Horse people love to shop at tack stores - that's a given. There is always something new to look at and see, a huge wish...
I ran across this news article about a website that documents violations by owners, trainers and breeders and provides a listing for all to see and use as a tool for research....
In response to Jenn's letter to the editor regarding O.E.F. insurance being required:I can understand the plight of many that another $50 is another $50 to spend that could be...
I watched with horror on yesterday's news a barn fire. But not any old barn fire. This one was deliberately set by the fire department and put out by three Toronto area fire...
Okay, enough is enough. First Giant changes from country to hits, and now the New Country 95.3 also changes to 60s,70s, & 80s hits. What goes on? Are there no Canadians that...
It we had no rules, life would be kaotic. Each of us doing exactly as we pleased without consequence to the other. Danger would be everywhere, whether driving a car, riding a...
Well that's unique. I just received an email saying this journal/blog was awarded Bravenet's "Journal of the Week" award. I didn't know there was such a thing, but proud of it I...
Donner Morgana Formerly Pinot Noir Why is it we see the need to change the name of a horse when considering buying them or after we've purchased them. I can see...
The last couple of weeks I have been helping gather food for Whispering Hearts Horse Rescue in aid of their mission to bring back to health 14 horses that were starved. I cannot...
With so much to do this summer, it is hard to decide. Every time I open my email, check my website and/or facebook, there is some new equine event to attend. And in this case a...
I can't believe the news lately with the number of horse fatalities and many human-induced. Between horses not surviving the chuck-wagon races at the Calgary Stampede, to...
How many times have you said? "I wish we had a local clinic on..." or "that would be so exciting to participate in that event." Next thing you know, that clinic or event is a...
After reading the story of an 11-year-old's death from being kicked by a horse, I was quite dumbfounded. First that, she was killed by being kicked, second that the young girl...
What is it with stable drama? If it's not one thing it's another. I'm sure everyone has a tale or two happening in their barn, but how does it make it from barn to barn? And how...
After all winter of waiting for the cold and snow to disappear to get back out there on your horses, I'm sure all are now excited show season is finally here. Although I don't...
What is that saying - "What can go wrong will?" That was my day in a nutshell today. Consequently here I sit at 9:34pm still trying to get today's issue of Equine Niagara News...