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The New and Improved EZGrip Mat Mover

November 2014

The EZGrip Mat Mover is the original invention of Jim Connell of Montana.  Jim found a way to make moving heavy stall mats easier and wanted to share his invention with every horse owner. At DoCo we applaud Jim’s efforts and have carried on his tradition by making improvements to … Read More

Meet WRHA Competitor Sally Sutherland

November 2014

Expect the Unexpected at National Level Competition by Sally Sutherland   WRHA member Sally Sutherland shares her experience and insight in preparing for national level competition.  Sally recently competed in the AQHA Select World Show where she was Top 10 in Amateur Select Reining and a finalist in Amateur Select … Read More

Listen for the Bell

November 2014

Just up the road is a field, with two horses in it. From a distance, each looks like every other horse. But if you stop your car, or are walking by, you will notice something quite amazing. Looking into the eyes of one horse will disclose that he is blind. His owner … Read More

Using Horses to Treat Alzheimers

November 2014

New Study Shows the Positive Impact of Equine Therapy for Dementia Article courtesy of Ohio State University   In the first study of its kind, researchers have determined that spending time with horses eases symptoms of Alzheimer’s dementia. A collaboration between The Ohio State University, an equine therapy center and … Read More

How to Give an Intramuscular Injection

November 2014

Vaccination Protocol and Reducing Adverse Reactions by R. Paul Schwab, DVM   We commonly get questions about pain, swelling, or lethargy post vaccine administration or other intramuscular injection.  Hopefully we can address some of the causes and discuss preventative methods to make the experience easier on your horse. Common complications … Read More

My Yellowstone Adventure

November 2014

    Celebrating the Trip of a Lifetime on Horseback by Karen Pickering, NWHS Publisher   I anticipated this trip for nearly a year. Ken Solem of Stonewater Ranch in Plain, WA offered a weeklong trip through Yellowstone to a leadership team I’m involved with through our church. It was … Read More

Why Your Horse Pasture Needs Lime

November 2014

Fall is a Great Time to Nourish Future Grass Plants by Alayne Blickle   While it is too late in the year now to renovate a pasture, it’s not too late to lime pastures. Lime is not water soluble and will slowly neutralize soil acidity over the winter. Next spring … Read More

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