A Change in Perspective By Karen Pickering “Hoof Boots? No Way! I’m not going through that hassle every time I want to ride.” This was my reaction when barefoot and boots was suggested as an option to April’s lameness. It’s interesting how we never seem to agree with something … Read More
We’ve all struggled with scurfy problems on our horses, legs, ankles and heels. These issues can be almost impossible to treat and due to the fact that horses’ environments are so hard to keep clean, even under the most diligent care. Fungi and bacteria live and propagate in the mud … Read More
Fun for Participants and Spectators by Mark Bolender The new discipline of Mountain Trail is in exciting times. For the past six years Mountain Trail courses have been built across the globe. An association known as International Mountain Trail Challenge (IMTCA) has been established along with affiliates in Canada, Germany, … Read More
Equine Innovations Inc., was founded by owner Kevin Keeler as a means to promote his invention the Hoofjack®. Developed out of a desire to make his career as a professional farrier easier and safer, Kevin invented a unique hoof support system which he named Hoofjack®. Early in Kevin’s career as … Read More
Take Steps to Ensure Proper Healing By: Eleanor Blazer Horse owners joke about wrapping horses in bubble-wrap to protect them from injury. Unfortunately, we can’t, so we have to deal with the resulting wound when our beloved steeds do damage to themselves. Before slathering, spraying and daubing on the … Read More
After 30 years as a communications and external affairs director for corporate and non-profit agencies, Kellie Tormey knows a few things about sharing ideas and working with others. She is the mother of two and wife of a professional football coach. She has come full-circle in her horse journey as … Read More
Three Girls Compete with their Blazer Horses Jordan Taylor has been in 4-H for 6 years and has shown Blazers at the Canyon County Fair for all 6 of those years. Her project horse had been Autumn up until this year. However, this year Whiskey was her project horse. … Read More
TrailMeister “BEYOND THE TRAILHEAD” Weekend Clinic October 14 – 16, 2016 Featuring Robert “TrailMeister” Eversole, Ed Haefliger and Andy Breland! Robert “TrailMeister” Eversole: You may know Robert from his website TrailMeister.com. TrailMeister is your free online resource for horse trails, horse camps, and all of the information you need … Read More
We are proud to have Purina Animal Nutrition sponsoring our Senior Horse Photo Essay Contest! Learn about how Purina’s Senior Horse Feeds can benefit your older equine friend: Purina® horse feeds and supplements start with state-of-the-art research and high-quality ingredients. Find the right one for your horse. With better veterinary … Read More
