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ONLINE LEARNING A list of our favourite online equine resources. B Y J E N N W E B ST E R
AEF PRINTABLE RESOURCES
WESTERN HORSE REVIEW
www.albertaequestrian.com/printable-resources/
www.westernhorsereview.com
EQUINE GUELPH FIRE PREVENTION
NATIONAL COWBOY & WESTERN HERITAGE MUSEUM
The AEF offers a wonderful selection of printable resources on our website. Check this web page out for things like a checklist for your barn first aid kit, a brochure about common equine diseases, or download a guide for planning your next horse-related event!
Check out this Equine Guelph web page for barn fire prevention interactives. Answer 20 questions about your barn property to learn if you have a safe setup or not and as a result, learn more about recognizing fire hazards.
www.equineguelph.ca/Tools/fireprevention.php
TIMBER CREEK FOALING CALCULATOR If you have an expectant mare in 2022, it may be helpful to know her important gestation dates. Check out this page on Timber Creek Veterinary Hospital’s website for a foaling date estimator. Simply plug in your mare’s breeding date and discover when you should expect to see the new arrival!
www.timbercreekveterinaryhospital.com/content/gestation-calculator
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ALBERTA BITS I SPRING 2022
Check out Western Horse Review online for a variety of western riding resources. Western foodies can pick up the latest recipe, or readers might indulge in a touch of western heritage history, or catch up on some of the latest equine health technologies. From training advice to fashion trends, it has it all!
If you’ve ever had a hankering to visit the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, but can’t quite make it to Oklahoma City, OK, the museum has started offering virtual exhibitions on their website. Check out their Museum of the Frontier West, Western Performers Gallery or the Native American exhibition – all from the comfort of your home space! www.nationalcowboymuseum.org
HORSE MOTELS INTERNATIONAL
This worldwide directory is perfect for the traveling equestrian! If you’re looking for overnight accommodations for you and your horses while traveling, check this website out for bed, bale and breakfasts all over Canada, the United States and various other International Countries. The site includes amenities of all listed stables, including GPS markers and travel tips. www.horsemotel.com
