We are proud to announce that this Jun 29th, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM we will be hosting an Open House at Counsellor Terrace , Barrie. This is an opportunity to visit this excellent House for sale in beautiful .Please come with any questions you may have. In the meantime you can take a virtual tour of this House for sale.As always please do not hesitate to give me a call at if I can answer any ...

365 Days in Horse Country – Museum of the Horse   Horses have been a part of human history since long before the first written word was penned.  Nearly every culture on the planet has been touched, and changed, by the existence of the horse.  It’s only fitting, then, that the horse should have its own museum; the International Museum of the Horse, located in Lexington, Kentucky. Ope ...

365 Days in Horse Country – Ringbone    When a horse develops extra bone in or around joint in the leg, the condition is called ringbone.  A potentially crippling ailment, ringbone can be upper ringbone affecting the pastern joint, or lower ringbone, affecting the coffin joint.  Of the two, high ringbone is worse as it causes more pain for the horse. The trouble with ringbone is tha ...

365 Days in Horse Country – Halter Classes    The closest thing to a beauty contest for horses is the halter class.  It is an event that shows off a horse’s conformation to a judge that is well versed in the breed being judged.  The judge compares the horse to the breed standard, which is maintained by the breed’s club.  The judge places the horse in the class according to which ones ...

365 Days in Horse Country – The Chariot    When you think of the chariot, you probably envision ancient wild races, with Roman drivers pushing their horses on as they try to beat several other teams. Chariots were simple two or four wheeled open carts with nothing more than a floor wit a waist-high semicircular guard in front.  They were used for racing in ancient Rome, but they als ...

365 Days in Horse Country – Planning Vaccinations    When it comes to protecting your horse’s health, vaccinations should be at the top of your list.  A number of very contagious and debilitating diseases regularly circulate throughout the equine population.  Vaccines are the best way to stop the spread of these diseases and to prevent your horses from contracting them. The best wa ...

365 Days in Horse Country – The Shetland Pony  The most famous of all children’s mounts is the Shetland Pony, that diminutive equine who is responsible for giving most kids their first ride. The Shetland pony got its start on the Shetland Isles, off the coast of Scotland.  Breed aficionados say the Shetland first appeared on these islands at least 2,000 years ago, maybe earlier.  Their ...

365 Days in Horse Country – Poker Rides   If you belong to a local equestrian group of live in a horsy community, you have probably heard of a poker ride.  Poker rides have become popular ways for organizations to make money while getting members together to ride. A poker ride is essentially a trail ride where riders play a horseback version of poker.  Each rider gets five cards thr ...

365 Days in Horse Country – The Colossal Clydesdale    The Clydesdale is one of the most dramatic looking equines in the world.  These massive horses with their white “feathered” legs and solid muscling are among the most well known of all the horse breeds. Descending from the warhorse of the Middle Ages, the Clydesdale has been working the fields of Scotland for centuries.  The breed ...

I just finished uploading this House for sale, 56 Counsellor Terrace, Barrie, ONLocated in one of Barrie's most popular and desirable neighbourhoods, this stunning 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home is situated in a child friendly neighbourhood and shows like a dream! Features include an eat-in kitchen that open to a family sitting room, a main floor family room, a main floor laundry room, premium ...