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On the Receiving End of Kindness by Karen Pickering   As Mark and I approach the one year anniversary of his stroke, I’m reflecting on the generous nature of the community we serve. From the “Go Fund Me” account, to auctions held by friends and neighbors, to work days at …

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Over 40 and Horse Crazy – Train Your Horse to Load

Train Your Horse to Load Quickly, Confidently and Consistently by Laura Schonberg   If you have ever spent any time at a trailhead, busy arena, or show day parking lot, you have likely witnessed this intense scenario: horse(s) refusing to load in a trailer. If you’re anything like me, I …

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The Equestrian’s Guide to Finding a Lost Horse

6 Keys to Retrieving a Wayward Equine by Aarene Storms   While it may sound improbable, lost horses are not uncommon. Years ago, a horse I took to an endurance ride in Prineville Oregon got scared in the middle of the night, blew through his electric pen and ran off into …

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Finding Hope in Haney Meadow

Lessons on Re-growing a Forest after Wildfire by Robert Eversole   The summer of 2015 was a rough one in the Pacific Northwest. The 2014/15 winter “that wasn’t” conspired with an even drier spring to fuel the wildfires that have scorched our region. From the Pasayten’s Newby Lake fire to …

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Stallside: My Life with Horses and Other Characters

Heartwarming Collection of Stories from an Equine Vet by Dr. Matt Eliott   Dr. Matt Eliott’s debut collection of stories offers readers unique insights into the life and times of a young veterinarian in his new book, Stallside: My Life With Horses and Other Characters. A long-time equine veterinarian, Eliott presents this …

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Riding Fear Free – The Surprising Gift of Fear

by Laura Daley   As the holidays approach, we all look forward to giving and receiving gifts. There are all kinds of wonderful examples of horse related items to choose from. This season, put aside the usual horse trinket and think about the surprising gift of fear. Many fearful riders deal …

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The Secrets of Simple Horse Care

Keep it Simple to Keep Your Horse Healthy by Missy Wryn   I hear this all the time from regular visitors, clinic participants and followers:  “Your horses are never sick, what’s your secret?” Dare I tempt fate by answering that?  Well, I figure it’s more important to share my horse care …

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Healing White Line Disease

Using Solar Support to Heal Compromised Hooves by Tab Pigg   No matter the season, anytime wet conditions are present bacteria and fungus can get trapped in a horse’s hoof wall. Similar to human toenails, once fungus and bacteria have set in it’s very difficult to conquer. This combination of pathogens in the hoof wall is a recipe for White Line Disease.   The Anatomy of White Line Disease When looking at the bottom of a horse’s hoof, there is a white line that divides the outside of the hoof wall and the sole. This part of the hoof is also …

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A Horse of Another Color: Green ~ Part 6

Pt. 6: Green Lessons We Learned by Mark P. Dangelo   It has been nearly two years since we finished our green equestrian facility.  And, like most things, we learned some things only in hindsight as we watched segments of this unique venture either deliver or fall short of our …

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Mind “Fullness”

On Being Present in Every Season by Catherine Madera   The summer of 2015 went down in history as the hottest on record. Even as the weather was heavenly (personally, I never tire of sun), it was a season of extreme challenges as well. When fall came early, in late …

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