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About Western Horse Review
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Welcome to Western Horse Review. We hope the adjustment in the title of the publication
you hold in your hand continues, perhaps even more so, to live up to your expectation of its
content. I know this reshaping of title is now more aptly descriptive of that supposition.
In-house, we’ve tossed around the idea of affecting this change year after year – always
holding back out of hesitation to mess with what appeared to be a winning brand. At the same time,
the term “Northern” continued to hold a somewhat nebulous meaning for a magazine which was quickly
shooting to the forefront of the western riding world of Canada. Eventually, exchanging the word
“Northern” for “Western” was an evolutionary move we knew the magazine should take – a step which
distinctly binds the content with the title, appropriately and succinctly. As you see when you peruse
the pages of this issue, the western horse and rider – in all their endearing glory remain the central
theme of the magazine.
Front line and center to that theme is the health of the horse. I know when I ask a subscriber what they like to read about in this magazine, it is out of the concern, affection and responsibility for their animals, that health care comes to the top of the list.
As the owner of a young performance prospect, dependent on powerful hocks and legs, as well as the beloved, but aging show horse belonging to my daughter, I know my horses’ health is priceless. Because of that,
I value the knowledge I get from our veterinarian just as highly. I know all of the information I can gather about health risks, preventative care and complimentary therapies will give me a better chance to extend the productive lives of both the mounts under my care.
That’s why I’m thrilled to announce that we are just days away from confirming the members of a special Veterinary Editorial Advisory Board – comprised of the top professionals, across Canada, in the field of equine health. Not only will this panel of top experts be reviewing the health articles appearing in this magazine, they will be contributing articles related to all aspects
of horse health care. Finally, they’ll help
our editorial team bring you the latest on new technology, treatments, alternative therapies and preventative programs. I look forward to introducing the individuals committed to this board in the next issue.
Of course, we won’t forget about the rest of your favorite reading: training articles, barn and pasture
management, western style guides, profiles of Canadian horses and riders, and the best of the world of
western riding will continue to make up the bulk of these pages. New columnists this year include Barb
Poulsen (barrel racing), Lynne Palumbo (cutting), Janice Sather (racing), Laureen Heggie (rodeo), Lindsay
Grice (the showing), and Laura Miller (team penning). Each are fervent aficionados of their own sport and
discipline, keen to report and quick to uncover the inspiring personalities involved in their respective
affiliations.
I want to mention the revamping of the title was – over many months – carefully shepherded over and crafted by Art Director, Bruce Danel, into the logo you see on this issue’s front cover. I know everyone at the magazine joins me in
thanking him for his dedication to the effort.
We invite you, as always, to come along for the ride.
Ingrid Schulz
Editor
ingrids@efirehose.net
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