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Washington State Animal Response Team (WASART)

How “the Force” Rescued a Horse Named Anakin by Michaela Eaves Around the time Star Wars: The Force Awakens prepared to hit theatres everywhere, a drama of a different sort was taking place for a horse named Anakin. It all started with an ad on Craigslist for a free horse. … Read More

The Proof is in the Poodle

One Veterinarian’s Exploration into Healing by Donna Kelleher, DVM   In her youth, Donna Kelleher spent her Saturday mornings picking stones from horses’ hooves and learning about plants. While digging through the earth and soaking medicinal leaves, the lessons from her teacher Iris, the neighborhood healer, began to take root. … Read More

West Nile Virus on the Rise!

Protect Your Horse from a Deadly Disease by Dave Sauter, DVM   Now is not the time to be complacent about vaccination for West Nile virus (WNV). This virus is the leading cause of arbovirus encephalitis in horses and humans in the United States. In the state of Washington in … Read More

The 2016 Backcountry Horsemen Rendezvous!

The 2016 Backcountry Horsemen Rendezvous is coming to the Kittitas Valley Event Center in Ellensburg, WA. March 18-20. The Rendezvous committees have been working hard to put together this outstanding event and you won’t want to miss it. Highlights include: huge used tack sale including lots of packing gear, hands-on … Read More

How to Buy Your Perfect Horse

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The Four Rules of Horse Buying by Don Blazer, Horse Courses Online   To buy a good horse—the best horse for you—it’ important to use a little horse sense and not let emotion get the best of you. Before you start shopping, determine what you want; write down the requirements. … Read More

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