It is important that before advanced diagnostic imaging is done, previous examinations should have narrowed the source of the problem to a specific area.

There are a number of bee pollen products on the market; always check with your vet prior to adding anything new to your horse's diet.

Randy Roy is a senior international judge, course designer and author. He owns and operates Hunters Glen Show Stable in King, ON, with his daughter, Ryan Roy.

Canada's newest para-dressage star

As commonly used in daily training as it is, the shoulder-in is a notoriously difficult movement in which to achieve a high mark.

Riding without stirrups is one exercise that will significantly improve your riding ability. Avoided by many due to its tendency to make even the fittest athlete sweat and be sore the next day, it is one whose payoff is worth tenfold what you are willing to endure.

According to Canadian Eventing Team member Diana Burnett, cross-country courses used to be largely straightforward galloping tracks. However, modern courses now incorporate many turns and knowing how to ride them properly is an important skill.

There is a great sense of terror only farriers know: what started out as a perfectly good hoof shape suddenly gets away from you and you can't get it back.

Like the pyramids of Egypt and the caramel in the Caramilk bar, accurately determining a young horse's performance potential is one of the great mysteries of the world.

While there is no defined system that each veterinarian follows to perform pre-purchase exams, there are generally accepted rules of practice.