Simplicity, understanding, and connection - After witnessing acclaimed US dressage rider Steffen Peters perform award-winning tests at competitions around the world, I had no hesitation when asked to cover his clinic in June 2026 at High Wyck Farms in Meaford, Ontario. The quality and precision of his teaching matched the excellence of his competition performances.

Take an inside look into the latest the scientific studies at the University of Saskatchewan's veterinary college, with the Western College of Veterinary Medicine's semi-annual newsletter: Horse Health Lines.

Wildfire smoke is a recurring reality for Canadian horse owners, and it’s likely increasing the prevalence of respiratory disease in horses across the country. Researchers have found that wildfire smoke produces measurable impacts to horses’ respiratory systems — including reduced aerobic capacity and lung function — even after air quality improves.

About 1,500 horses run free on the eastern slopes of Alberta’s Rocky Mountains north of Highway 1, which bisects Calgary, and south of Highway 16, which splits Edmonton. Their presence is controversial.

Canadian Horses (Le Cheval Canadien) are valued for their toughness, strong bone, easy-keeping nature, steady minds, and willingness to work — traits shaped by generations of doing hard jobs in difficult conditions. The Canadian Horse has an extensive history all its own, including the quiet but important role it played in shaping several well-known North American breeds. While not their sole ancestor, the Canadian influence and contributions are real and well documented, particularly for the Morgan, American Saddlebred, and Tennessee Walking Horse breeds.