Saskatchewan Equine Expo
Preparing for the worst
February 03rd, 2024
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No one wants a life-threatening disaster to occur at their barn or stable but very few horse owners make the time to develop a plan for preventing emergencies, says Dr. Rebecca (Gimenez) Husted, a primary emergency response instructor with expertise in large animal emergency rescue. “It’s actually pretty amazing what people don’t know about preventing problems with their animals,” says …
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Dr. Steve O’Grady: ‘Helping the horse’
Dr. Steve O’Grady, who is internationally known for his dual expertise as a farrier and a veterinarian, is the Western College of Veterinary Medicine’s featured “EquineED Talk” speaker at the 2022 Saskatchewan Equine Expo on Friday, Oct. 28. The focus of his presentation will be on equine foot care as well as the relationship between veterinarians and farriers, which has …
October 10th, 2022 Full story »
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Vet students help Equine Expo gallop along
When it comes to the equine care available at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM), clinicians have access to many advanced technologies and tools that allow them to provide cutting edge care. While those who work with them daily are familiar with them, many horse owners don’t get a chance to see these tools in action unless their animal …
January 27th, 2017 Full story »
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Equine expo a welcome mid-winter break
Western Canada’s equine community is looking forward to the third annual Saskatchewan Equine Expo at Prairieland Park in Saskatoon from Feb. 14-16, 2014. “We have a full schedule once again this year,” says Brenda Sapergia, livestock manager for Prairieland Park Ag Centre. “Our headline events – the Trainer’s Challenge and the Cowhorse Competition – will of course be returning. New …
January 13th, 2014 Full story »
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Equine Expo’s sophomore year bigger, better
One year after the first Saskatchewan Equine Expo took place in Saskatoon, the annual equine event has “grown up” to include an expanded trade show, more demonstrations and more activities that will appeal to people of all ages. The 2013 Saskatchewan Equine Expo, which takes place from February 15-17, is a collaborative effort involving Saskatoon Prairieland Park, Saskatchewan Horse Federation …
February 07th, 2013 Full story »
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Saskatchewan’s first equine expo a success
When Stacey Nahachewsky of Saskatoon, Sask., heard that the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) needed volunteers for the Saskatchewan Equine Expo, the second-year veterinary student jumped at the chance. She also brought along Harley, her 12-year-old Standardbred gelding that patiently underwent several procedures — including a painting session with veterinary students who outlined an equine skeleton and vital organs …
March 09th, 2012 Full story »
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Countdown to province’s first equine expo
Judging by the number of phone calls and emails that Brenda Sapergia has been fielding in the past few weeks, many horse enthusiasts on the Prairies are planning to attend the inaugural Saskatchewan Equine Expo that runs from February 17-19 at Saskatoon Prairieland Park. “The first-ever Saskatchewan Equine Expo has exceeded all of our expectations with the number of booths …
February 07th, 2012 Full story »
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Equine expo: the ideal winter break
Horse enthusiasts on the Prairies can shake off their mid-winter blues during the inaugural Saskatchewan Equine Expo that will be held at Saskatoon Prairieland Park from February 17-19, 2012. Plans for the three-day event include a variety of educational seminars, hands-on clinics, demonstrations and an industry trade show. Prairieland Park, along with the Saskatchewan Horse Federation, the Western College of …
January 03rd, 2012 Full story »
