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Comment by Linda White on May 10, 2010 at 12:31pm

Go Canadians! Great P.R. for the breed, Frances - and fun too.

Comment by Frances Tufts on May 10, 2010 at 8:05am

Just returned from an amazing camping trip with our pair of Canadians. We pulled a covered wagon in which we slept.; 5 days and 4 nights doing about 30 km per day! What a wonderful experience. Our hosts were experienced trail drivers and took us through some of the most beautiful scenery in Ontario. The horses did a terrific job tackling steep and long hills with no problems. They were fit to start, and even fitter after! If you ever have the opportunity to do one of these amazing adventures, you should go. I was very proud of our horses and the wonderful job they did. They looked pretty good too! Talk about the " little Iron Horses"!! They sure lived up to the name. I'll post photos in the next few days.

Comment by Queenrider on February 26, 2010 at 12:15pm

Being single and without children people wonder what I spend my money on. I explain I am addicted to horses but can only afford to own one at a time. I work to support my horse and cats in the luxury to which they have become accustomed!

Comment by Brenda Pantling on February 26, 2010 at 12:09pm

It is a sickness, I have come to that conclusion. Admitting that is the first step to recovery, right?
I was organizing the barn today and realized I have 3 lead shanks for every horse in the barn. I have cotton ones with bull snaps, cotton ones with chains and leather leads. There are even a few nylon leads, then there are the show leads.
So then I started looking at halters. Every horse in the barn has a nice new nylon halter with a lead hanging on their door. As soon as a halter gets a little ratty looking or the buckles rust, I replace it. But HEY, they are the good Brubacher halters that are the same nylon and buckles as Hamilton halters at half the price. Who can resist a bargain, right?
I have spare halters in various sizes for those growing horses and I have 4 foal halters, I only ever have 2 foals at a time. Then there are the leather show halters. I never leave Brubachers without another halter or lead. I am ill, yes I am sick.
But it could be shoes right?

Comment by Queenrider on February 5, 2010 at 2:10pm

My Little Iron Horse isn't little. He will be 4 in April and is already 16 HH, 1300 lbs and takes an 84 in blanket. I bought him about a year ago from Hidden Meadow Farm. I have broken him to ride and rode him until about the end of September. I have given him the winter off so he can grow. He was going through an awkward stage for awhile. I hope to start him back in March.

Comment by Linda White on February 5, 2010 at 1:59pm

My rising 6 black Canadian mare is going to be for sale in the spring. I've raised her from 10 months old. She's a smaller Canadian, 14HH1 or 2 (?using tape), has been on many trail rides, is beginning to jump, trailers perfectly, good for farrier, had Parelli on the ground training, etc. I have a trainer coming weekly to increase her impulsion - bit on the lazy side - so I don't want to sell her until probably April or May. I am not interested in this horse going to a child - don't want to be responsible for her going barn to barn as the children outgrow her. She's just not getting used around here as my older mare is all I need to ride. Contact me at linda.white@everus.ca

Comment by steve critchley on February 5, 2010 at 1:28pm

Here at Shabraque we have three Canadians, a gelding, a mare and her filly. We also own three other horses of different breeds as well. Our intent is to breed Canadians as a hobby. We completed several courses on horse breeding and were almost successful this year with AI. Unfortunately the mare resorbed so we are back to square one. Our intent is to continue with our AI program with collections from Quebec. The reason, to broaden the bloodlines locally.

Additionally each foal born will be named after a fallen Strathcona. The Lord Strathcona's Horse (Royal Canadians), a regiment I was part of for over 20 years was originally formed as a calvary unit made up from members of the NWMP and those wanted by the NWMP, to fight in the Boer War and continues today in Afghanistan. The regiment also maintains a Ceremonial Mounted Troop which provides the Honour Guard at all Spruce Meadow events. My hope is to have them mounted on Canadians sometime in the future since Canadians were part of the regiments original herd of calvary horses.

Currently we are fortunate to have open farmland and country side where we can ride our horses and enjoy all they have to offer. We have a couple of young trainers who would like to show our Canadians and in the future take part in the "Battle of the Breeds" at Spruce Meadows. Long story short, we're in it for the fun not the profit. We are always open to advice, we just get to choose what we listen to...

Comment by Brenda Pantling on February 5, 2010 at 8:55am

WOW, that is a VERY well written article. Likely the most complete and accurate I've read! There is only one statement I disagree with, and it is just a minor complaint.
“They’ve got good endurance, but were bred to trot forever, not gallop forever like a Thoroughbred.” Hillsden describes them as an energy conserving horse — not lazy, but only wanting to expend as much energy as is necessary to get the job done.

For those wanting a Canadian horse with a little more “go,” a Canadian cross, such as those crossed with a Thoroughbred or Warmblood, may be what you are looking for."
Ms. Hillsden has obviously never met my Beau *LOL* or Adanac, Neirin, Ronnie etc etc etc.

Comment by Ferrous on November 23, 2009 at 7:49pm

I missed one... a Canadian Horse was also featured in a Virgin Radio segment at the Royal.

The reporter went for a ride on a Canadian.

Comment by Ferrous on November 22, 2009 at 9:52pm

The UCD had a booth in the Spirit of the Horse area of the Royal Winter Fair and they did a great job of spreading the word about Canadian Horses. Hidden Meadow Farm and Beckett's Creek Farm had horses on display, participated in daily performances and made sure that the booth was always attended so that there was someone available to answer questions about Canadian Horses.

The media seemed to love the always cooperative Canadian Horses and so they had a few extra appearances:

I'll bet many passers-by were surprised to see a horse unloading in...

Michelle Wright visited with one of the Canadians... so a Canadian ...

Thanks to everyone involved for doing such a great job of promoting our awesome breed! :)

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