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Horse Country
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23 -845 Dakota Street
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Canada - R2M 5M3
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Horse Country;

The magazine for Prairie horse people

24 years strong!

Welcome to Horse Country; your all-breed, all-activity publication from the heart of Canada.

     Published eight times a year (every six weeks) Horse Country provides you with news, informative articles on equine health and training; profiles on horse people; news and reports from a wide variety of horse clubs and associations; plus Coming Events, Horses for Sale, Classified Advertising and a Stallion Avenue, not forgetting: regional and national advertisers with products or services of interest to horse people.

   To existing readers of Horse Country, we hope you continue to enjoy the magazine. If you have any comments or suggestions, we’d love to hear from you.

Linda Hazelwood; Editor & Publisher

ISSUE #1-2012 (January 30, 2012).

First of our annual Breeder Editions. What's Inside?

* Do you know how to protect your stallion and mare from viruses and STDs at breeding time? We describe some of the risks.

* The heart of a horse. How it works. What's the optimum beat per minute. What can hurt your horse's heart?

* The heart of a horse - and its owner. We look into the relationship between horses and humans (well, mainly women).

Read the full content listing here.

* As usual the magazine is full of a lot more good information to help you with your horses, whatever country you ride in. Another factual, fun, and informational issue for a relaxing read. Call 1-866-886-2425 to subscribe or find out where to buy, or click here to subscribe.

*What's happening? Clinics, shows, meetings. Check here for a current list.

ARCHIVES AND EXTRAS : A number of articles in our magazines now refer back to previously published articles - you can find them on the ARCHIVE page (see the main banner above). Do you like this feature? Email editor@horsecountry.ca and let us know!

BREAKING NEWS

JANUARY 10

Akaash Maharaj steps down from his position of CEO of Equine Canada. Read more here.

JANUARY 4

Last-minute horse trading takes place to accommodate nationality requirements for horses taking part in the 2012 Olympics: Read about it here

JANUARY 3

Happy birthday to all horses for January 1. But AQHA and APHA members with horses who turn 25 this year, don't forget that AQHA and APHA considers them "deceased" unless you let them know.

DECEMBER 28

Commencing in 2012, a national rule change will require all riders to wear helmets for all levels of Equine Canada sanctioned dressage competition.

DECEMBER 17

Thank you, US, for supporting Canadian Olympians LOL! Check the story here.

NOVEMBER 30

Race into these two job opportunities!

1. Experienced Thoroughbred Race Horse Grooms to work at Assiniboia Downs Racetrack starting mid February to September 30, 2012. 3-5 years of race track experience. Salary $500 per week. Send resume to hbpamanitoba@mymts.net

2. Experienced (previously licensed) Thoroughbred Race Horse Exercise riders to work at Assiniboia Downs starting February 25 to September 30, 2012. Wages - $10. per horse per ride. 10-12 horses per day. Send resume to hbpamanitoba@mymts.net

NOVEMBER 22

Remembering Rick Payne and his full, active life. Past President CEF (now Equine Canada), Founding Director of Manitoba Riding for the Disabled, past owner of Westgates Equestrian Centre and Westgates Horse & Country stores, tireless volunteer in support of the equine events at the Red River Ex. He will be missed by many and our condolences go out to his family. Read the full obituary here.

NOVEMBER 22

Dressage in the dark - something neat to work at in the winter months. Want to know how to do it? Check here.

Coming Event listings needed
Are you the Show Secretary of an Equine Association? If so, it's time to get your show dates and information in to Horse Country to be published in our Coming Events listings. Date, time, location and phone/email/web is all that's needed. Send in the body of email to editor@horsecountry.ca with the subject line "Coming Events" and we'll do the rest.

USEFUL LINKS

Equine Canada Stable Management Manual.

CFIA Meat Inspection Documents

Equine ID document

Meat Hygiene Directive

CFIAs Information Bulletin

Club and Association secretaries

Let the world know what your club is doing this year and maybe draw in some new members! We also welcome year end results and club round-up information. Send to editor@horsecountry.ca.

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