Sep 11 at 9 AM – Sep 13 at 9 PM

Maple Ridge Equestrian Center

Maple Ridge BC

September 26-27, 2020 

In fact, geldings exhibited more unwanted behaviors than mares during tacking and riding.

Posted by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Sep 6, 2020 | Behavior, Behavior & Handling, Horse Care, Horse Industry News, Welfare and Industry

What’s the best dressage horse: a gelding or a mare?

If you think a mare isn’t the best fit for dressage—or any other equine sport—you might be one of a large population of riders with a horse gender bias. In other words, you might think mares aren’t fit for some disciplines—such as dressage and eventing, for example—or that they are less reliable under saddle. But according to results of a new study involving more than 1,200 riders and their horses, mares don’t behave any differently under saddle than geldings.

The Canadian Quarter Horse Association Announces Program to Recognize Heroes Within the Community

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The CQHA “Q Horse Heroes” program, will recognize those first responders, frontline workers, and any person who has went to extraordinary lengths to support the Canadian Quarter Horse Community.

NOMINATE YOUR Q HORSE HERO

Join us for an online, at-home workout with Kalena Morton, Professional Training Coach at Innovative Fitness, September 9th at 5:30pm. This will be targeted towards fitness for riders, and Kalena will answer your questions at the end! All you need is a mat or towel and a water bottle.