HCJ community, we want to hear from you! What is your horse's deworming program? 🪱 Join in the conversation in the comments! ⬇️

We're keeping the conversation going about Alberta’s free-roaming horses 🐴 Do you feel they are a part of our natural and cultural heritage or invasive pests? Answer the poll 🔗 horsejournals.com/poll/are-alber…

Planning a trip to Mexico? This place is a must-visit! ⬇️ Nestled in the San Miguel Tecpan region of Mexico, Rancho Las Margaritas is a hidden gem where riders can explore lakes, forests, and breathtaking valleys on horseback. Read more: horsejournals.com/riding-trainin…

What if you could buy mortality insurance for your horse without having to produce endless paperwork first? As of Jan 1, 2026 that type of equine mortality insurance is a reality with Acera & your PTSO. Learn more about it 🔗 horsejournals.com/popular/horse-…

It's never too early to think about that perfect holiday gift for the equestrian in your life 😉 Grab them a subscription of our Canadian Horse Journal magazine! 🔗 horsejournals.com/product/chj-gi…

The horse community is full of everyday heroes. Sometimes those everyday heroes inspire someone to give back in such an incredible capacity that it creates an exponentially stronger community — one that, at the start, is hard to envision. Read more 🔗 horsejournals.com/riding-trainin…

Did you know that riders of smaller build often require very specific adjustments in saddle design to ride comfortably and effectively?  Jochen Schleese talks all about how to choose the best saddle fit for riders with a shorter stature on our website! horsejournals.com/how/how-choose…

New news from Horse Council BC! Nominations are now open for the 2025 HCBC Awards — including the Sherman Olson Lifetime Achievement Award and a newly expanded program recognizing excellence in Community, Sport, Recreation, and Industry 🏆  🔗 Read more: horsejournals.com/equinews/news/…

Why not get back into riding and competing while balancing a full-time job and raising two young boys? That’s what North Country Equestrian blog author, Abby Stilwell, thought when she chose to purchase a young horse as a gift to herself. Read more 🔗 horsejournals.com/blogs/blog-nor…

Did you take to the show ring this summer? Whether it was showjumping, dressage, barrel racing, reining, trail & more, share your favourite memory from the summer competition season! 🐴

Today is World Rabies Day - a day celebrated to raise awareness about rabies prevention, highlight the importance of vaccination, and promote access to timely rabies treatment. Want to learn more? This article has the details ➡️ horsejournals.com/horse-care/ill…

🚨 Today & tomorrow, September 30th, are the LAST days to enter our 34th Annual Celebration of Horses Photo Contest! 🚨 Whether you're capturing power, beauty, humour, or heart, we want to see your most compelling equine images. Submit your entry: horsejournals.com/celebration-ho…

Have you tried acupuncture for your horse? What are your thoughts? 🤔🐴 The field of equine medicine is experiencing a period of exciting growth & alternative therapies like acupuncture are gaining popularity for treating various conditions in horses. 🔗 horsejournals.com/horse-care/alt…

It’s not every day that a few Canadian teens board a plane to Texas. That’s exactly what happened this July, when three Alberta youth delegates represented Canada at the 2025 American Quarter Horse Youth Association Youth Excellence Seminar in Amarillo. horsejournals.com/equinews/news/…

“The farrier crippled that horse.” Over the past few months, Will Clinging, CJF, AJFC, has heard this from at least two people complaining on behalf of a friend whose horse had gone lame. Read Will's latest article on why this is highly unlikely → horsejournals.com/horse-care/hoo…

It's fire prevention week 🔥 Fire is an ever-present concern for barn owners. Fires in these buildings can quickly burn out of control 🔥🧯 Read more about fire safety for barn owners on our website 🔗 horsejournals.com/acreages-stabl…

Nowadays, the blaring siren of a fire truck elicits a sense of awe and urgency as it races through the streets. In the past cities depended on the strength of fire-horses. Take a walk down memory lane and see for yourself how these fire-horses worked ➡️ horsejournals.com/popular/histor…

It's time for a new poll question! Do you turn your horses out over the winter to fend for themselves? ❄️ 🐴 Share your answer in the comments and place your vote on our website 🔗 horsejournals.com/poll/do-you-tu…

One of the primary nutrition concerns across North America is the management of horses with metabolic health issues 🐴 Madeline Boast's recent article discusses the goals of nutritional management for these horses + more. Give it a read today! ➡️ horsejournals.com/horse-care/fee…

In an ideal world, every senior horse would pass away naturally and peacefully. Unfortunately, this is not always the case, which is why we must be prepared. Read the full article from Equine Guelph here 🔗 horsejournals.com/horse-care/ill…