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Care of the Mare and Foal at Weaning

Breeding

Supplementation Can be Beneficial During this Stressful Time By Dr. Eleanor Kellon for Uckele Health & Nutrition   With feral horses, weaning occurs naturally when both mare and foal are ready for it. When we hasten the process artificially, there is inevitable stress. Foals depend on their dams for basic … Read More

When Lack of Control Takes a Toll

Problems on the Trail Indicate a Hole in Basic Training By Jill Holdal and Julie Lewis-Schot   Trail riding gives us the opportunity to take in the fresh air, sounds of nature, and beautiful scenery while we bond with our horses. But if you don’t feel you have control over … Read More

Winter Is Coming

Plan Ahead and Be Prepared By Allison Trimble   I spend all winter cursing the weather and pondering improvements to make before the next winter hits. Spring comes, flowers bloom, fields dry up and grass abounds. There is a moment of euphoria before the reality of weed-eating, mowing, and fence … Read More

Caring for Our Equine Friends

Is Horse Care More Complicated Today? By Karen Pickering   The topic of equine wellness is on my mind a lot lately. I’m down to two horses—April and my mini, Chloe. It seems my current horses have more health issues than those I owned as a kid. My parents didn’t … Read More

A Happy Horse

Equine Wellness Includes Mental Health By Kim Roe   A sad soul can kill you quicker, far quicker, than a germ. – John Steinbeck As I’ve developed as a horseman, my focus has turned more towards keeping my horses emotionally healthy. I love my horses, as we all do, and … Read More

October 2018 Issue

  October 2018 Cover Story: Spurr’s Big Fix – All-Natural Products for Skin, Hooves, and Wounds Trail Savvy: Gaining Control on the Trail Willfully Guided: Get Ready for Winter! Small Farm Makeover: Preventing Parasites Equestrian Lifestyle: Dr. Julie Eihl – Caring for Northwest Horses   Click here to see all … Read More

Preventing Parasite Infestation

Pasture and Herd Management Reduces Need for Chemical Dewormers By Michael Hipp   Parasites in our horses are a constant battle. Most large animal veterinarians I know readily say that all horses have (or will have) parasites at some point. Most of them prescribe a regular deworming schedule. While this … Read More

Cowabunga Cow Horse Practice

Event Introduces Horse and Rider to Cow Work By WSHP Staff   The Washington State Horse Park hosted the week-long Cowabunga Cow Horse Practice in August. The event attracted reined cow horse and cutting enthusiasts of all levels. Activities were organized by Kim Witty of High Country Training in Ellensburg … Read More

Spurr’s Big Fix

Long-time Farrier Develops Unique Product for Horses’ Health By Kim Roe   David Kimbrough and his wife Kathy are lifelong horse lovers. David spent 38 years helping horses as a professional farrier. He watched his clients try to relieve their horses’ hoof and skin problems with products that were messy, … Read More

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