Canada's best kept secret! This breed is rare and currently listed as critically endangered. I spend a lot of time dedication to promotion and education of the breed at annual horse events. The Canadian is the oldest breed in our continent and many were lost during the civil war. They were considered and bred to be the ultimate war horse. Today Canadians still offer amazing qualities of hardiness and stamina as they did then. The Canadian is the most versatile breed I've ever seen. They compete in almost every discipline.
Why do I love this breed, because they bond with people in the most incredible ways. They are loyal, friendly, intelligent, silly and curious by nature. They are very sound minded, easy keepers, hearty, strong bone structure, and confirmation is impeccable whether they are small stockier type or taller slender sport horse type. Above all they are beautiful!
My Canadian and I have done a wide variety of disciplines over the short 4 years I have owned him. It's been quite an adventure. Our experience has included dressage, western dressage, TREC, trails, obstacles, Hunter pace, jumps, natural horsemanship, breed demos, and a little driving. We are now using combined skill to learn working equitation! I think Canadians have so much to offer. They are truly awesome. My future with my Canadian has endless possibilities.
Melissa Larsen, owner of Valencay Jordin Ying aka “River”
Photo: Canadian horse demo Equine Affaire Coliseum 2017 , taken by Keisha O’Connor, Kismet Canadians