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Joanne Fehr, DVM, MS, DACVS, a large-animal veterinarian at Pilchuck Veterinary Hospital since 2000, has joined the hospital’s integrative medicine department. “I’ve had a long-term interest in integrative medicine. After years of treating equine lameness and general health cases, I am excited to incorporate this avenue of evaluation and treatment … Read More
Increase outdoor visibility and safety with Brilliant-Solutions™ LED lights for pets and people. Brilliant-Solutions™ products are stylish, practical and multi-purpose with easy to use light settings (quick/slow flashing & constant) and highly reflective accents for extra visibility. Lithium coin batteries (2 x CR2032) are included (approx. 80 hrs runtime). Our … Read More
Attain New Levels of Leadership, Unity and Engagement with Your Horse True liberty, says Jonathan Field, is much more than simply removing equipment and stepping outside the pen or arena. It is moving with your horse, communicating only with intention, and creating a seamless, smooth, and rhythmic dance. “When you … Read More
Improve Your Shooting Skills with WWMS Regular Practice As spring approaches, we hope to begin WWMS club practices at our home arena in Sultan, WA. Practices are generally held Sunday, 11am – 3pm (weather dependent). For practice info contact Jennifer Burnell, 206-856-2495/ [email protected], or visit the WWMS club Facebook group. Everyone … Read More
Programs Abound to Help Raise Future Leaders in the Horse Industry Washington State Quarter Horse Association is off in full swing. We kicked off the year with the Youth Schooling Show. This show is run by the youth as a learning opportunity. They run everything, from the office to being the … Read More
A Read and Ride Guide for Western Dressage by Jec Aristotle Ballou and Stephanie Boyles The rapidly growing equestrian discipline of western dressage applies the principles of dressage to the training of western pleasure and performance horses. Dressage work demands a horse to be responsive, supple and balanced in movement … Read More
Magnificent Cowboy Collectible Supports a Worthy Cause by Article Courtesy of Happy Trails Children’s Foundation Legendary comic book cowboy Red Ryder was a fictional American hero to millions of boys and girls for almost three decades. He was created by noted cowboy artist Fred Harman and his marketing partner, Stephen Slesinger. … Read More
Learning from ABHA Member Brock Loveland by Brock Loveland It’s helpful to develop a checklist for buying/selling and also as a way to stay on track when working with horses. A checklist can keep you more objective and focused, helping you see things as they really are. My own list … Read More
Dingle Peggy: Further travels in Ireland on horseback by Hilary Bradt Horses are perhaps unique in our animal-doting world. We love them, we try to bond with them and then we sell them on. A talented horse will have several owners during its 30-year lifetime, and goodness knows how … Read More
New Tools for Healthier Hooves–Made in Washington State–Evolve Your Hoof Care! For over 40 years Leslie Emery has been involved in equine hoof care. Since publication of “Horseshoeing Theory and Hoof Care” in 1977, with co-authors Jim Miller and Nyles Vanhoosen, DVM, he has studied how the equine hoof can … Read More
