Part 2: Discover Five More Chapters Last month we introduced some wonderful riding in Washington State and this month we continue that theme with what to expect from five more BCHW chapters. There’s something for everyone to enjoy! Methow Valley Chapter The Methow Valley with BCHW is sponsoring a state-wide … Read More
Avoid an Accident by Gaining Knowledge by Allison Trimble Saddened by the recent loss of a 12-year-old barrel racer and heading into the busy lesson and clinic season, safety has been heavy on my mind. Becoming a parent brought a heightened awareness for my children’s safety with horses, as … Read More
Giving a Horse a Fun Job is the Key to Top Performance by Kim Roe Kelly and Dan Munro’s beautiful Grateful Pine Farm is the result of big dreams—and the hard work needed to make those dreams come true. Kelly is a dressage rider with over 20 years of … Read More
Learning New Things by Karen Pickering Recently I’ve begun a journey of healing and rest with my horse, April. She’s the best horse I could ever ask for and she has been my performance horse. If ever there was a connection between horse and rider, she and I feel … Read More
When do you order hay? It’s a feeling like money in the bank to have hay for the whole rest of the year! I thought I may have miscalculated my hay order from last year–but would you believe I had exactly 4 bales left before the first cutting was ready … Read More
By Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D. Are you tempted to cut your grass, then rake it into soft, fragrant, tasty piles of clippings for your horse to nibble? According to equine nutrition expert Dr. Juliet Getty this should be the last thing you encourage your horse to eat. It has to … Read More
A newly formulated website brings opportunity for Arenus to talk directly to the horse community they help daily. Fort Collins, Colorado, June 20, 2016 – With the launch of their new website, Arenus, the leader in equine health, has spring boarded their company blog. Differentiating themselves from other run-of-the-mill … Read More
Change is hard but necessary So I’ve finally made the decision to move on. It’s super difficult after living in the same home for 30+ years. I bought the property from my parents in 1985, moved into a mobile home and have been pretty comfortable for all these years. So … Read More
Wednesday, June 22, 2016 — Summer has arrived! Temperatures are up, sweat is dripping, and insects are swarming all over. While the warm weather offers great opportunities to work with your horse, it also brings certain horse-care challenges. Consider the following summertime horse-management tips from the equine nutrition experts at … Read More
Ashland Veterinary Center, a diversified mixed animal practice serving a four state area, welcomes Dr. Tonia Traas to the AVC team. Dr. Traas, a native of Waunakee, Wisc., is a recent graduate of Kansas State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine. Traas earned a Bachelor of Science degree at the University … Read More
