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Hoof Abscesses

Pranic Healing

Diagnosing and Treating a Common Ailment by R. Paul Schwab, DVM   Most horse owners will eventually deal with an abscess in their horse’s hoof. The common scenario is sudden, non-weight bearing lameness in one of the legs. Hoof abscess pain is so severe that many people think that their horse has … Read More

Horses4Heroes: National Organization Serves Community Heroes

Horses4Heroes is a Las Vegas-based horseback riding organization created especially for the families of military personnel, veterans, fire fighters, law enforcement officers, critical care and hospice nurses and other heroes in communities from coast to coast. If you or your kids love horses, this is the organization for you. Founded … Read More

Touched by Cavalia

An Inspiring Night Under the Big Top by: Katlyn Schaer   Two horses galloping across stage is how the show Cavalia begins. Man tried to conquer the spirit of the horse after the introduction of the performers, however, once they discovered the willfulness of this majestic creature they decided to … Read More

Keep Warm with Carhartt’s Job-Tested Bibs

Add extra protection from wind, rain and cold with Carhartt’s job-tested bibs and coveralls. Designed to outlast the toughest work conditions, our bibs and coveralls feature heavy-gauge fabric, metal rivets at stress points, heavy-duty zippers and triple-needle stitching. Choose un-lined, quilt-lined, flannel-lined or arctic quilt-lined depending on the task at … Read More

Hock Health

Giving Back

The Care and Keeping of this Important Joint by Paul Schwab, D.V. M.   Most horses at some time in their life will develop some amount of arthritis in one or more joints. The hock is one of the more common locations for arthritis. The hock in the horse is basically the … Read More

Honorable Mention Essays

Adult Category: Bonnie Hammond, Save a Forgotten Equine (SAFE Horse) Rescue, and Sunny   Sunny was 28 years old when he found himself unwanted, neglected, and homeless. When he was taken in by the horse rescue I work for he was pitifully thin, his hooves overgrown, and his chestnut coat … Read More

HayHuts: Save Money, Save Hay

The HayHut is an innovative horse hay feeder. This enclosed plastic-molded feeder is just what is needed in a wet climate. By enclosing the hay within its 230 pound medium density polyethylene shell, it is protected from inclement weather and the ravages of horses that like to defecate on hay and … Read More

Adequan Select World Show

Congratulations to Washington Qualifiers!   The Adequan Select World show was held in Amarillo, Texas August 28 through September 3. Washington had seven qualifiers hit the road, most of them for their very first world show appearance. Connie Marvik qualified in Western Pleasure with Slow Riding, aka “Wyatt.” They finished … Read More

Yearly Wellness Exams and the Senior Horse

Ensuring a Long and Happy Life for Your Equine Companion By: Jennifer Miller, DVM, IVCA   Everyone knows how important it is to get yearly wellness exams by an MD, dentist, and ophthalmologist. It is just as important for your horse to receive regular wellness exams from your veterinarian to … Read More

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