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Old Bits: Ride With Bison, Camp With Cowboys – May 2002

Pictures and article by Ken & Charlene Krone The nearly one ton buffalo tilted his head toward my horse and me. Below his sharp pointed horns, I could see one eye roll back in its socket as he warily studied us. Bison may look like bulky awkward creatures, but they … Read More

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Old Bits: B.B. Stables, Feature Advertiser March 1996

Our Feature Advertiser Barb Hento of B.B. Stables has been “doing horses” for over 25 years. Barb is a nationally recognized Judge and Show Steward for ASHA and many breed associations. Part of her training included two trips to Mexico to train under the Army officers there. (I’ll bet there … Read More

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Old Bits: Leg Problems in Foals

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With foaling season well underway, it is an excellent time to review musculoskeletal problems commonly encountered. Early detection will help foals reach their maximum athletic potential. Incomplete Ossification of Cuboiclal Bones (IOCB) Cuboidal bones are the small bones found in the knee (carpus) and hock (tarsus). In the fetus, these … Read More

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Old Bits: Stark’s Ark

By Dick Vander Yacht Any horseback trip to the high country is a big adventure. When you explore country that hasn’t been travelled for a quarter century, one feels like a pioneer and has twice as much fun. In the mid-sixties, I had just started taking trips into the mountains. … Read More

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Old Bits: Blanketing Tips

Welcome to the 1st article from our archives! This was from our very first magazine, December 1995 Old Bits: Blanketing Tips By Barb Reilly, Whatcom Farmer’s Co-op When measuring your horse for a blanket, measure from the center of the chest, around the side, to the center of the tail. … Read More

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November 25, 2020 – Equine Influenza in Pierce County, WA

Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Source: Washington State Department of Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1; Number Exposed: 4; Notes: A horse in Pierce County has tested positive for equine influenza. For more information about Equine Influenza go to https://aaep.org/sites/default/files/Documents/Outside%20Linked%20Documents/DiseaseFactsheet_EquineInfluenza_FINAL-Cobranded.pdf;   All information is sourced from  http://equinediseasecc.org/alerts/outbreaks

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What I’m Grateful For in 2020

Thanksgiving is a reminder to appreciate the blessings in our lives It’s more important than ever to appreciate the good things in our lives this season. I’m reminded of how grateful I am to those people and horses in my life that keep me grounded and sane in an insane … Read More

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November 24, 2020 – Equine Influenza in Pierce County, WA

Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Source: Washington State Department of Agriculture Number Confirmed: 2; Number Suspected: 2; Number Exposed: 5; Facility Type: Boarding Facility; Notes: A boarding facility in Pierce County is under a voluntary after two horses has tested positive for equine influenza. The owner and private vet are currently monitoring the situation. For … Read More

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Black Beauty Reimagined

AHP Interview with Ashley Avis, Director of Black Beauty Images courtesy of Disney Who doesn’t love a good horse movie? This movie captured my heart from the beginning. I was pleased to see it has appeal for a mature audience as well as children. The movie’s director, Ashley Avis, wanted … Read More

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