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Northeast Horse How To
Torie Born at Knowlton Ridge Beyond the purely economic impact calculations, this study provides a description of the horse community in Northeast Ontario and addresses the basics of horse ownership, riding and horse businesses. Controversial issues are raised, road blocks explored and solutions suggested where possible. The articles also provide knowledge regarding basic equine concepts and horse care concerns. Simply click on each heading to access topics listed.


Anastasia Messier and Zack BASICS OF HORSES AND RIDING
  • Domestication
  • Use of Horses
  • Horses and Humans Interconnected
  • Various Horse Usage becomes Various Disciplines
  • English Riding
  • Western Riding
  • Halter Classes
  • Disciplines in Northeast Ontario
  • Public Awareness of the Horse Industry
  • Horses and Today's Economy

Elana and Autumn HORSE BREEDING
  • Refinement Through History
  • What breeds are prevalent in Northeast Ontario
  • Breed Shows
  • Where are the horses going?

Vets Cartoon HEALTH CARE FOR HORSES
  • Required Education of Veterinarians
  • Who Governs Veterinarians?
  • Veterinary Facilities in Northeast Ontario
  • Distribution
  • What is a “Farrier”?
  • Why do some horses wear shoes?
  • Sector

B and H Ranch STABLING
  • Stabling History
  • Boarding Facilities
  • Stabling at Home
  • Arenas
  • Size and Economics
  • Distribution

Hailey with Dex TRAINING HORSES
  • What is “Training”?
  • The Training Process
  • Certification
  • Training in Northeast Ontario

Paige Lockton-Wilde COACHES
  • Why Take Horseback riding lessons?
  • Who takes horseback riding lessons in Northeast Ontario?
  • Where are the Men?
  • Riding Lessons – what is the protocol?
  • How do you become a coach?
  • Equine Canada Certification Program for Coaches
  • Certification in Northeast Ontario
  • Equine Canada’s Comprehensive Program for Rider Development
  • Comparisons

Heads out of trailer TRAILERING
  • Kinds of Trailers
  • Safety with Trailers
  • Traveling
  • Public Education
  • Distribution

Katrina's foot EQUIPMENT FOR HORSES - TACK
  • Tack Stores
  • What is Tack?
  • How much does Tack Cost?
  • Saddles for horse and rider
  • Getting a “fitting” Education
  • Synthetic Tack Materials
  • Bits and Bridles
  • Bits in Northeast Ontario
  • Distribution

Hay pro shot FEED FOR HORSES - HAY, CONCENTRATES AND EXTRAS
  • What Do Horses Eat?
  • How are concentrates (grain, high energy feeds) sold?
  • What else do Feed Stores Sell?
  • Where does our Feed Come From?
  • Feed Stores in Northeast Ontario
  • Hay for Horses
  • Wet Hay
  • Types of Hay
  • Types of Bales
  • Hurdles for Hay
  • Labour Issues
  • Marketing to the USA
  • Distribution

Logging WORK HORSES
  • Where did the Genlte Giants Come From?
  • What are they doing Today?
  • Mascots - The Budweiser Clydesdales
  • Working Horses
  • From Knights to Police
  • Competition
  • Logging With Horses

Stoneoaks TRAIL RIDING
  • Two sides of the Trail
  • Trail Riding for the Public
  • Marketing and Managing Business
  • Frequent Trail Riders
  • Trail Riding Vacations

Racing pro shot ORGANIZATION AND PUBLIC INFORMATION
  • Publications
  • The Role of Publications in the North
  • Horse Of Course
  • Media Coverage
  • Associations and Websites - National and Provinicial level
  • Associations and Websites - Northeast Ontario
  • Pony Club
  • Tapping into Large Showing Associations
  • Breed Associations
  • Websites
  • Horsenorth.org or Horsenorth.ca


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