Horsepower Productions
Chris Irwin

Chris Irwin, renowned Canadian horse trainer and coach, has developed a certification program for coaches and trainers designed to establish competency guidelines for horse training that bring consistent, lasting results to all breeds and disciplines. Chris teaches the assertive yet non-threatening techniques (non-resistance training) he has designed to truly and effectively handle and communicate with horses.

Equiana

The Power of Mare Medicine for Women Coming of Age
A Women's Workshop

High Point Farm

Ride with Confidence
with Anne Gage, Chris Irwin gold certified trainer and coach. Anne trains and coaches in Orangeville, Ontario.

Horsemaker

Trish Hyatt is the only Chris Irwin triple gold certified trainer and coach (groundwork, riding and driving). Trish trains and coaches in Nanaimo, B.C., on Vancouver Island.

Symphony Stables

The "dynamic duo", Walter Mantler, Chris Irwin double gold certified trainer and coach, and Gisela Mantler, Chris Irwin double silver certified trainer and coach, run their facility in Wheatley, Ontario.

Pine Rock Stables

Equine-based experiential learning center in Lac du Bonnet, Manitoba. Chris Irwin bronze certified trainer and coach Christine Tomlin.

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Other Trainers

Sylvia Scott Whispering Way™ Natural Horsemanship Training

Sylvia Scott is a natural horsemanship horse trainer and teacher of natural horsemanship. She is also founder of the Whispering WayT Natural Horsemanship Training Program.

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Horse Care and Horse Rescue Websites

Voice for the Horse

Helping people - helping horses

At Ease Equine Body Care

At Ease Equine Body Care was developed in 2005 by Yvonne Allen, CESMT; Certified Equine Shiatsu Massage Therapist and 2nd Level Equine TouchT Student. Yvonne is located in Port Coquitlam, B.C. and services the lower mainland of Vancouver, B.C. With a focus on preventive health care for our equine companions and athletes, At Ease offers a variety of natural therapeutic modalities as well as massage services for both the horse and rider.

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Saddlemakers and Tack Stores

Kicking Horse Saddlery

One of the best saddle-makers in Canada lives right here in the Robson Valley. Reg Marek of Dunster, British Columbia, not only builds custom-made saddles, but anything out of leather your heart desires - from bridles and breast collars to gun scabbards, saddle bags, belts, chaps and cell phone holders. Check out his website for more info!

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Horse Farms

Fiddle River Farm

Fiddle River Farm specializes in starting, training and sales of young Canadian Warmblood prospects destined for the competitive arenas of Dressage, Hunter/Jumper and Eventing.

Excella Arabians

Birgit's part-time job at Terracana Ranch Resort entails caring for all the Arabians that make up Excella Arabians, formerly of Stony Plain, Alberta.

Mystery Mountain Arabians and Paints

Mystery Mountain Arabians & Paints focuses their breeding program around producing Arabians, Paints and Pintabians that are elegant, functional, have great minds, conformation, pedigrees and also are great to look at. Check out their two great coloured stallions!

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Farm and Ranch Stays

Internex Canada

INTERNeX International Exchange is Canada's leading organization for helping finding you the right placement assistance that allows you to work, live and learn in Canada. If you are looking for a ranch or farmstay, an internship, if you want to work in the hospitality industry or would like to learn more about Canada's countryside, we have the right program for you.

Local Links

Beaver Creek Lodge

Boutique cabin accommodation amidst the scenic splendor of the Robson Valley. Private location beside the Fraser River, yet within the Village limits of McBride.

Birch Grove Chalet

Year-round vacation rental in Dunster. We are only 25 minutes from majestic Mount Robson in the beautiful Robson Valley.
Contact Genny and Ken Redman at 250-968-4440.

Mica Mountain Lodge

Nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountains and Cariboo Mountains, you will find our cozy and clean log cabins.
The cabins are very generously spaced from each other to ensure the greatest privacy, like nowhere else here! Relax in our unspoiled wilderness away from all the busy places!

Scarecrow Farm

Bed & Breakfast, camping, RVing, horse corrals. Pets welcome. McBride.

Terracana Ranch Resort

Dream your next vacation amid the spectacular landscape of British Columbia's Rocky Mountains on a 500-acre ranch resort along the world-famous Fraser River in Dunster. Rustic log cabins, fine dining and year-round outdoor adventure activities one hour west of Jasper and just minutes from Canada's highest peak, Mount Robson.

Robson Valley Pet Hostel

Robson Valley Pet Hostel is located on 5.5 acres near McBride, B.C. Our kennel is small, but we treasure our loyal animal and human friends.

Cold Fire Creek Dog Sledding

Climb aboard Canada's oldest form of winter transport. What better way to venture deep into the heart of the Canadian Rockies, than behind a team of enthusiastic and friendly Alaskan Huskies!
Cold Fire Creek Dog Sledding offers exceptional dog sledding tours in the beautiful Robson Valley in British Columbia. One-hour, half-day and moonlight dog sled tours.

Mose Rose Mohair Wear

Home of happy goats and happy socks!

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Horse Transportation

Hooves 'N' Hounds

Transport throughout Western Canada and Western USA.

Registries/Associations

Canadian Arabian Horse Registry

The Arabian horse in Canada is served by a number of not-for-profit societies and a charity. On this website you will find information on the Canadian Arabian Horse Registry, the Canadian Partbred Arabian Register and the largest Canadian Arabian publication, The Canadian Arabian News. The Canadian Arabian Horse Foundation is a registered charity dedicated to the Arabian horse and its marketplace is of interest to Arabian enthusiasts and horsepeople in general.

APHA

This website is dedicated to the American paint horse. It offers an online marketplace, events, a general store, FAQs, an info booth, the Paint Horse Journal and Paint Horse programs.

AQHA

The American Quarter Horse Association is the official breed registry and membership association for the American quarter horse.

Horse Council BC

Horse Council BC is committed to fostering participation, growth, development, and excellence in all horse-related sport and industry activities, while preserving valued horse traditions. Members receive access to all the HCBC educational materials (bookstore and brochures) as well as  a $5 million third party liability insurance that covers them  worldwide.

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Kia Photography

Equine 411.coms

Your source for all things equine.

The Stallion Place

The Stallion Place is a website for stallions and only stallions! Browse the site for stallions standing at stud or stallions for sale. If you have a stallion you would like to market, this is the site you have been looking for.

Equine Trader

Canada's horse source, horses and horse-related products and services.

TheHorse.com - Your Guide to Equine Health Care

The latest news and in-depth, veterinarian-approved articles on equine health care from The Horse magazine.

Cowboy.com - The Western Connection

Everything you need, from livestock, pets, events and shows, art, photography, antiques and real estate, to apparel, furniture, home décor, tack, books, videos, music and entertainment.

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Log Home Builders

Mile High Log Homes

High-quality Canadian handcrafted log homes, contemporary and green by design!

Graphic Designers

Bluesea Design

Communication design for print and web. Bluesea Design is a full service marketing and design agency.

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