As if the invigorating editorial and photo journalism of the September/October issue of Western Horse Review weren\’t enough, there are so many behind-the-scenes aspects that we thought we should let you in on the action! In one of our competitor interviews, Louisa Murch White had the chance to speak with Kirsty White, the Canadian …
ALL PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE MANE EVENT It\’s Spring and that means the Mane Event, Red Deer, AB, is just around the corner! Elevate your riding skills and learn how to communicate better with your horse at the upcoming Mane Event, Equine Education and Trade Fair April 21 – 23, 2017 at Westerner Park in …
STORY & PHOTOS BY JENN WEBSTER It\’s official. Canadians might have a slight obsession with Skijoring. Because if Skijordue held on February 11, 2017 at the Calgary Polo Club was any indication, the concept just grew in popularity with hundreds of stoked fans in the country. Which later translated to thousands of photos, videos …
There is an event happening in southern Alberta this February 11, that is more anticipated than the current blast of snow we\’re receiving. With fast ponies, plus skiers or snowboarders looking for their next thrill, Skijordue 2017 promises to be the not-be-missed extreme sporting event of the year! Held at the Calgary Polo Club and …
By Guest Blogger, Debbie MacRae The Kamloops Cowboy Festival held annually in Kamloops, BC, celebrated its 20th anniversary this past March 17-20. The festival stuck to its roots, bringing back many of the same fabulous entertainers who have brought the sparkle to this musical feast and story-telling celebration for two decades. Having attended the 20th …
In a Canadian winter, it\’s often difficult to break the \”winter cycle.\” You know, go to work or school, come home, watch TV. It\’s often so cold outside that it\’s difficult to summon the motivation one needs to get outside and reap some much needed Vitamin D. That is of course, unless you are a …
\”Way out West, on the lonesome trail, where a man and his horse seldom ever fail, they ride the range, from sun to sun, for a cowboy’s work is never done,\” sings cowboy music troubadour, Ian Tyson in Doney Gal, a traditional cowboy ballad, and sweet lead-in to Tyson’s newly released Carnero Vaquero. If it rings of an ancient …
Story and Photos By Lauren McGougan Joanne and Jerry Wilson’s boarding stable just east of Calgary is home to 17 horses. The stable is run by Jerry and Joanne Wilson, two people who have a true passion and love for animals, especially horses. “We have been living here for 33 years now,” says Joanne, who …
On January 10, 2015, at the 33rd annual Horse Breeders and Owners Conference, the Horse Industry Association of Alberta (HIAA) proudly presented the Distinguished Service Award to Dr. Wayne Burwash in recognition of his lasting influence and contributions to the equine industry in the province. Dr. Burwash grew up on a mixed dairy farm in Balzac, …
Sometime in the spring of 2013, we undertook an ambitious endeavour and focused our editorial attention to the ernest task of finding 25 youth under the age of 25, who, in a nutshell, embodied and rang true to a modern Code of the West. We wanted young people who embraced independence, a love of the …
