A sneak peek of Horse & Pony, December 2011 - January 2012

Should I breed my mare? (A Vet’s View)
When deciding if you should breed your mare, there are many factors to consider. Dr. Kathleen MacMillan reviews what to look for, discusses the importance of a breeding soundness exam, and gives tips on selecting the appropriate stallion.

Reward the positive
Pam MacKenzie reviews the Ingrid Klimke Symposium held recently in Truro, N.S. This was Klimke’s first and only visit to the Maritimes.

For the love of a horse
When a popular Fredericton, N.B., stable burned to the ground in September, the support of horse people from the Maritimes and beyond was huge. Carolyn Wanamaker tells this story of sadness and generosity.

Getting a second chance
What happens when horses become old, injured, or unwanted? Carolyn Wanamaker profiles one New Brunswick horse lover and some of the horses she has rescued.

Sandra and Weldon Conrad honored
Maritime couple receive Jen Hamilton Award for outstanding contribution to the Canadian equestrian community, as told by Pam MacKenzie.

Quenching the thirst
Olivia Harvey, a large animal veterinarian, impresses upon readers the importance of having fresh, clean water for your horse during the cold winter months.

“It was awesome”
Pam MacKenzie tells how the first Susan Grant-Prince Memorial Grand Prix was a grand success at the 2011 Maritime Fall Fair in Halifax, N.S.

Join in the fun!
Ashley Crocker introduces readers to a new event called the Ultimate Cowboy Race that was started this summer at Creekview Farm in Northport, N.S. If you’re up to the challenge, come out and give it a try in 2012!

“Passion and responsibility”
Andy Robb profiles Jen Hamilton and her life’s journey as a coach that takes her all around the world.

Rebuilding to world-class levels
Carolyn Wanamaker describes how Summerside Raceway, believed to be the oldest continuously racing track in Canada, has been expanded and rebuilt to be exceptional in all aspects.

Sharing a passion for horses
A profile of the P.E.I. Western Horse Association and its events, as told by Tara Costello-Ledwell.