Horse Care

Resources for New Horse Owners: Here’s a list of current publications, seminars and courses to help the new horse owner or just to improve your skills.

Horse Care Basics: general guidelines for the care of horses

Winter Horse Care: With some simple management practices, your horses can be safe, healthy and comfortable during the cold winter months.

Parasite Contorl in Horses: Keeping internal parasites under control is an ongoing part of looking after horses.

Hoof Care in Livestock: Hoof care is an essential part of maintaining healthy livestock including horses, cattle, sheep and goats.

Summer Horse Care: Summertime in Alberta can bring some extremely hot days; following simple precautions can help keep your horse protected from the heat.

Laminitus and Founder in Horses: Learn about laminitis and founder and how you can prevent it in your horse.

Fred Pearce Memorial Speakers: The Alberta SPCA annually sponsered speakers who address issues of direct relevance to the humane and ethical treatment and use of horses.

Farm Animal Care Resources: CD-ROMS and manuals from Alberta Agriculutre and Rural Development to improve farm animal care.

Links: Links to horse organizations within the province and Canada.