WESTON REINERS

Reposted from AlbertaSPCA.org

On March 27, 2013, the Alberta SPCA received a call from a concerned individual who had seen a trainer injuring a horse through the aggressive use of his spurs and reins. 

The caller had photographed the horse’s injuries: numerous deep cuts to the sides of the animal, which resulted in significant bleeding, as well as bleeding from the mouth. The witness also gave our peace officer a video recording of the same trainer injuring a different horse in the same fashion, with the same results, earlier in February 2013.

During the course of the investigation, more people came forward with information. They all described incidents where the trainer was observed injuring and causing distress to horses with training methods that are not acceptable to the riding community. His methods included using spurs intended to cut into the flesh, tying back a horse’s head and withholding feed and water.

Kyle Ronald Weston pleaded guilty in Grande Prairie Provincial Court on February 15, 2014, to four counts relating to section 2(1) of the Animal Protection Act. He was fined a total of $4,000.

RJL EQUINE THERAPY

I am a Certified Equine Therapist, graduated from Helen J. Woods school of Equine Therapy. 

I specialize in chiropractic, acupressure, massage, saddle fitting, and homeopathy. 

Located in the Grande Prairie area and am willing to travel throughout the peace country region. For more information please contact.

NORTHWEST FARRIERS

Farrier team servicing Bezanson to Dawson, Spirit River to Chetwynd, Tumbler and Hudson's Hope. And everywhere in between.

Accepting new clients

Offering trims, shoes, corrective and therapeutic

Call, email or text for questions, concerns or advice or to book an appointment.

NorthWest Farriers
Your Peace Country Farrier Team

4TRESS FARMS

Home of Quarter Horse Stallions;

First Down Leaving
2004 Gray Stallion
First Down Dash X Beduinos Rusty

French Hula Guy
2003 Palomino Stallion
Frenchmans Guy X Hulla Pie

Offspring for sale out of stallions and mares with proven top bloodlines.

BEAR CREEK ANIMAL CLINIC

We provide veterinary services for both small and large animals (Bear Creek & West County) and small animal services (in Country Club). Basic services, such as routine heath exams, vaccinations, surgery, digital radiographs, in house lab services, 24 hour emergency after hours care, dental services, nutritional counselling.

Equipment- digital radiography in all 3 locations, in house lab in Bear Creek, full surgical suites in all 3 clinics.

LAUREL GLENN FARMS

The farm is located just 20 minutes South West of Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada.

This is a small breeding farm with some really nice select mares. These mares are very correct, balanced, pretty individuals, with good bone and huge butts. All of these horses have been well handled, treated with kindness and consideration, they are quiet and trusting. My goal is to produce animals that are easily trained, with emphasis on a great disposition, and to produce the ultimate cadillac ride.

As far back as memory will allow, I have been fascinated with the “King P234” dynasty. By the time I was able to pursue my interests in a breeding farm, the horses with King blood were hard to come by. I decided I would concentrate my Foundation Breeding Program around one of King’s best known sons, the immortal Royal King.

The program started with the Matriarch, Miss Royal Berry, she is 100% Foundation Blood, and a grand daughter of Royal King. Since Miss Berry has been here, she has produced seven offspring, four outstanding daughters, all by different Sires, and three geldings. The four mares are now producing their own dynasties, and all are outproducing themselves.

All of these horses are bred to work, and will be versatile in any event. Big enough for ranch work, yet will fit into many other categories of equine sport. Working cow horse, penning, sorting, working ranch horse, roping, barrels etc. 

GP FARRIER SERVICE & SUPPLY

We service the greater Grande Prairie Area but also willing to come to different Cities that have a hard time to get a farrier and provide Service consistently every 6 weeks ALL Year around !

Q: What Cities, Towns etc. you will go to ( besides Grande Prairie )?

A: All Areas who need a consistent Farrier Service they can count on. We currently have in mind Ft. McMurray, Grande Cache, High Prairie, Peace River, Fort Nelson, Dawson Creek and Fort St. John. But we are not limited to those areas. Call us if you want us to come to your area.

Q: Where is the catch when you are coming to a city far away from Grande Prairie ?

A: The catch is that there should be enough horses to do in a 2-4 day visit.

Q: How much horses would that be ?

A: Roughly 20 horses for trimming a day and/or 7-10 Horses for shoeing a day .

Q: How much you charge for trimming / shoeing ?

A: We charge 60$  for a trim and 150$ for shoeing incl. shoes ( all 4 ).

Q: Huh, that are steep prices. Why do you charge more then some other Farriers ?

A: Since the Farrier get paid by the horse and not by the time he spend with the horse to get a trim done it is hard to determine a "price to work time" price level. Our experience shows that a lot of horses need more time to be done because of "difficulties" to trust that person who works on his hoof based on former experiences. We rather take our time with that horse to get his trust back than just add 20$ extra for being "difficult to work" on. Secondly the tools and the equipment that a farrier uses are quiet expensive . The average Farrier spends anywhere from 5.000-15.000$ to be setup for the job. Also a big factor is the education of a farrier. Courses, Clinics and other material can add up to 20.000$ a year. It is with a farrier the same as other trades - education, experience and qualification has it's price but in return you have a happy and sound horse :-) !

Q: What do you expect from the horses ?

A: We have to know about all "habits" of the horse(s) we work on. We won't refuse to work on a horse with "habits" , we just have to be prepared and make sure that it is save for both ( horse and farrier ).

Also check this http://www.gpfarrier.com/comical.html , it is funny but says it all !

Q: What kind of horses you do ?

A: We do them ALL ! No matter you have a Miniature, a Mule, a Donkey or a Draft Horse .... we service them all !!

Q: How about corrective shoeing ?

A: All Farriers that work for GP Farrier Service are certified from the Oklahoma State Horse Shoeing School or equal. We know how to correct problems on a horses hoof. We won't do work that requires consultation of a Vet first but together with the Vet we get your horse sound again :-) !

Q: What happens when you are not around and something happens ( shoe comes off , a crack appears etc. ) ?

A: We are planning of having a small clinic ( one day ) to show everybody who is interested how to fix smaller problems or just how to get around till the farrier comes again. A small fee of 120$ would apply.

If you are interested - just let us know !

Q: How do we pay ?

A: Easy answer .... however you want. We accept Cash, Debit, MasterCard and Visa.

We would also seek for a place we can use as a "base" when we are more then 200 KM away from Grande Prairie. Ideally a place with a little barn/shop to be out of the elements when the weather doesn't cooperate :-) and also to place our Trailer. We will pay for usage and utilities.

If you are interested please call us at 866-862-0022 7 days a week ! Please leave a message if we don't answer the phone and we call you back as soon as we can ( usually within 30 minutes ) .

Check also our Website http://www.gpfarrier.com