Book Review: Non-fiction thriller by Elizabeth Letts In the chaotic last days of WWII, a small troop of battle-weary American soldiers captures a German spy and makes an astonishing find—his briefcase is empty but for photos of beautiful white horses that have been stolen and kept on a secret … Read More
by Gina M. Frequez, M.S., Technical Specialist, Equine Technical Services Forage makes up between 50 and 90 percent or more of a horse’s diet. Much of the forage part of the diet comes in the form of hay. Because it’s such a big part of the ration, a good … Read More
Keeping Trails Open for Washington Riders by Teri Starke During this past month I’ve been thinking about 2016 and what my goals were in writing a monthly article in NWHS. I think I can say it in one sentence: to inform Washingtonians how important Back Country Horsemen of Washington … Read More
Thank You to Our Sponsors by Sally Sutherland The Fall Spectacular in Wenatchee was well attended with many riders putting the finishing polish on as they got ready for the affiliate finals. The highlight of the show was the Maturity class for horses 7 years old and over and … Read More
Saying Goodbye Hurts by Kim Roe In September I had to euthanize my 35-year-old Quarter Horse gelding, Dynanic. A son of the legendary Reminic, my mother bred and raised him. She used him for cutting, reining, and working cow horse. We rode him in the mountains, gathered and herded … Read More
Horsing with Denise Brock by Laura Schonberg Denise Brock’s degree in Range and Wild Land Management may seem an unlikely background for her 25 years as a bookkeeper for food co-ops and artisan bakeries, but it lends itself well to her new phase in life. She is enlarging her … Read More
The UC Davis veterinary hospital is excited to welcome farrier Shane Westman as a new member of the Large Animal Clinic’s (LAC) dedicated team of professionals. A lifelong horseman and a farrier for 23 years, Westman brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the LAC. While growing up riding … Read More
10 Considerations to Reduce the Risk by Dave Sauter, DVM Colic is one of those words that triggers fear in the hearts of horse owners. Colic is a leading cause of death in horses. National estimates (NAHMS, USDA) indicate that about 4 out of 100 horses will colic in … Read More
Senior Horses: A Healing Presence We had many entries for our photo essay contest this year, which made choosing only two winners very difficult! Everyone expressed so much love and appreciation for their senior horse friends that I found myself quite emotional at times. In the end, the two … Read More
An Adjustable Stride for a Successful Jump by Karen O’Neal Winter is a great time to work on technique, position, control, and overall training for show jumping. I teach a lot of riders in my program and find that one of the most difficult tools to teach is the … Read More
