“In Style”

      We have selected some of our favourite artisans in the handmade jewellery biz, we hope you enjoy!             Sweet Iron Silver Co 1 1/4″ wide sterling monogram bracelet; hand engraved, wester bright cut with Carlos Border. $425 sweetiron.com           Designs By Shelagh Custom …

Everything Equine On The Border TRAINERS!

Trevor Mertes If you want a calm horse, stay calm. If you want a patient horse, be patient.” This is a quote from one of Trevor’s mentors, which he lives by everyday while working with horses. A good portion of Trevor’s life has been riding range for different ranches across western Canada and the US, …

Alberta’s Official Sport?

Hockey is the official winter sport of Canada, and lacrosse is the official summer sport, but it seems that no one asked Alberta.   Once again, select politicians are wanting to get rodeo and chuckwagon racing recognized and in December, Camrose MLA Jackie Lovely tabled Bill 205, the Official Sport of Alberta Act, which, if …

Border City to Host EVERYTHING EQUINE

EVERYTHING EQUINE ON the Border is back for it’s second year at the Lloydminster Agricultural Exhibition Association, April 14-16, 2023 and will again include the popular three day Trainer’s Challenge.     A trainer once told me my job was to help my horse understand what I expect from him in the easiest way possible. …

Where in the World?

  Heidelberg, Germany   HEIDELBERG IS CONSIDERED one of the most beautiful cities in Germany. Its picturesque ensemble of the castle, the Old Town, and the river Neckar surrounded by hills inspired the poets and artists of romanticism to this day. Originally occupied by the Romans and then the Celts, Heidelberg was first mentioned in …