While there is no defined system that each veterinarian follows to perform pre-purchase exams, there are generally accepted rules of practice.
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.
It is important that before advanced diagnostic imaging is done, previous examinations should have narrowed the source of the problem to a specific area.
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.
Canadian Olympian Rebecca Howard won took place against some of the world’s best international Eventing competitors at the CIC3* Barbury Castle International Horse Trials held July 4-7, in Wiltshire, GBR. Howard, of Salmon Arm, BC, who currently lives and trains near Marlborough, GBR, was competing with her partner, 2012 Olympic Games and 2010 World Equestrian […]
Zara Phillips, the Queen’s 32-year-old granddaughter, has announced that she and husband Mike Tindall are expecting their first child in the New Year. Approximately three months along, Phillips, who was a member of the silver medal winning British eventing team at the 2012 London Olympics, will continue to ride for the time being. She is […]
After piloting Caroline Russell Howe’s Caramo to the blue in the $5,000 Devoucoux Hunter Prix the previous day, Harold Chopping of Southern Pines, North Carolina rode to a win in the $40,000 Strongid® C 2X Grand Prix, presented by Zoetis, on Sunday with Paddy Ann Burns’ Calando Z. Chopping and Calando Z led off in […]
Jump Canada has announced the show jumping athletes that will represent Canada at the 2013 Adequan FEI North American Junior and Young Rider Championships. Presented by Gotham North, these Championships will be held July 17-21 at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY. Team and individual honours will be awarded in two divisions for show […]
A chance to catch Sir Mark Todd at home on a Saturday is as rare as hen's teeth, but it had been an extraordinary few weeks for Todd.
Muscle tying up can be a one-time occurrence, but certain horses are prone to repeated events warranting diagnostic investigation and preventative action.