The Canadian Eventing High Performance Committee and the Canadian Eventing Committee announced the appointment of Clayton Fredericks to the position of International Technical Advisor (ITA), beginning in January, 2013.

Just what is a veterinarian looking for when he or she assesses a newborn foal, and what should horse-owners be watching for?

The automatic release is a skill that has fallen by the wayside in recent decades, much to the chagrin of many of today's top riders and trainers. When executed correctly, it gives riders the advantage of a direct line of communication with the horse, from beginning to completion of the jumping arch.

The rein back is found in dressage tests from second level to grand prix.

Even though these lessons should be taught from the get-go, riders often let their horses get away with 'moving violations' during mounting and dismounting.

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.

NARG grant winner gets some priceless European exposure

A universal traceability system for horses in Canada is necessary - and inevitable

It was not so long ago that cloning was the topic of occasional futuristic horror movies, an ominous concept that provoked a mixture of fear and ethical doubt in most people.

Sport horse breeders find their niche in the Maritimes