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horses. And my clients are ex- actly the same. We are not all professional trainers or riders on an international level. Some don’t even work in the equine in- dustry. But that certainly doesn’t mean horses are a hobby for them.


dream, love and smell like horses. They conduct experi- ments for “science” and ulti- mately the betterment of every horse they will ever know. They’ve tried every bit, bridle and blanket on the market. They know all the lotions, sprays, shampoos, ointments, and sup- plements, and have a thorough opinion of them all. They take lessons, audit clinics, read arti- cles, watch videos and talk horse shop with pretty much anyone who will listen. They have more photos of horses (and probably


My clients live, breathe,


that said loving something is not enough. You must also endeav- our to seek knowledge on the topic or you are doing a disserv- ice to the thing you love. This is how I feel about


are a hobby for me. The answer to that question has been “no” since my first day of horse own- ership. I recently read an article


By: Angela Saieva I’m often asked if horses


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horses or one (but spend enough


dogs or cats) on their phones than people. They never have extra space in their homes or cars be- cause they are filled with impor- tant horse items, none of which they can sell because they’re not fortune tellers and couldn’t pos- sibly know what the future holds! My clients may own 40


to care for 40 horses on that one very special steed). Their differ- ences don’t matter because there is one thing that they and I have in common: an undeniable, inde- scribable, unrelenting need for horses.


their horses is much more mean- ingful than a hobby. If that


My ideal client’s love for


sounds like you and you haven’t given Equi-Bow a try yet, what are you waiting for? Do it for sci- ence!


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Equestrian Canada Launches Am I Ready Program for Dressage Affiliates


gram online portal that allows athletes to record their performances of EC Dressage Tests at their own stable, and upload the videos for review and evaluation from an EC certified dressage judge. Tests of all levels can be uploaded, from Training to FEI. Available exclusively to EC Dressage


Affiliates, Am I Ready is a user-friendly, cost- effective and convenient development re- source for Canadian dressage athletes from


Ottawa, ON, Jan. 10, 2018 – Equestrian Canada (EC) is pleased to introduce the Am I Ready Program, created as a tool for EC Dressage Affiliates to receive feedback from certified officials without leaving the comfort of their home stable. Am I Ready features Am I Ready Pro-


coast-to-coast - or anywhere in the world! A digital video recorder (or even simply a smartphone or tablet) and internet access is all that is needed to take advantage of the fol- lowing benefits: • Real-World Feedback: Athletes and their personal coaches can review test feedback from EC certified dressage judges and iden- tify areas for improvement. • Competition Preparation: Those looking to enter EC sanctioned competitions for the first time, or advance to a higher level of compe- tition, can get a leg-up on preparation by im- plementing judge feedback at home before entering the ring. • Development Opportunities: Those who don’t want to travel to EC sanctioned compe-


trian.ca/sport/dressage/programs. Questions regarding the Am I Ready program can be di- rected to:


Christine Peters Manager, Dressage Equestrian Canada cpeters@equestrian.ca 1-866-282-8395 x 138


AGCO - Caution to Ontario horse


racing participants: Confirmed case of EHV-1 at The Meadows, PA


AGCO Senior Manager of Veterinary Serv- ices Dr. Adam Chambers advises that Ontario horsepeople need to be vigilant to prevent in-


of Ontario (AGCO) notes that the two barns in “The Meadows” stable area remain under quarantine as a safety precaution after a case of Equine Herpes Virus-1 (EHV-1) was diag- nosed. Due to the report of this confirmed case,


The Alcohol and Gaming Commission


fectious disease. The racing industry is very mobile and participants need to use caution and take appropriate biosecurity measures, such as not sharing equipment between horses and being alert for signs of neurologi- cal symptoms and fevers. Monitoring rectal temperatures twice daily is recommended. If suspicions arise, they should immediately call their veterinarian. The AGCO continues to monitor the sit-


Dr. Chesterfield, Dr. Duncan or Dr. Chambers - please call: 1-855-261-6821 Alcohol & Gaming Commission of Ontario 90 Sheppard Avenue East, Suite 200 Toronto ON M2N 0A4 416-326-8700 | www.agco.ca


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