Information from a Veterinarian for Horse and Pet Owners COVID-19 is a term that has rapidly acquired worldwide recognition. The seriousness of this highly contagious disease is inescapable. The situation and information regarding COVID-19 is fast changing. Below is recently collated information from three veterinary sources: the American Association of … Read More
Note from NWHS Publisher: One of the best “Non-Toxic” products that I’ve found is Shoofly Leggins™. These boots are sturdy. I’ve washed mine several times and they are holding up great. It keeps those nasty biting flies from landing on their lower legs where these nasty pests like to land … Read More
What’s Good for Salmon is Good for Horses By Michael Hipp We’ve seen Western movies where thousands of cows are driven across a river by cowboys on horseback keeping them all in line. In these movies the rivers lack something we have here in the Pacific Northwest that makes … Read More
New Paddocks Make Life Better for Horses, People, and the Earth By Katie Pencke, Whatcom Conservation District Are you a Sound Horsekeeper? Robin Probst is on her way…and her land and animals are thankful for it! As the winner of the 2018 spring Sound Horsekeeping Design Competition, Robin received … Read More
Prevent a Muddy Mess on Your Farm By Alayne Blickle Runoff from driveways, parking areas, hillsides, or even slight slopes can add significantly to the problem of managing mud in equine confinement and high traffic areas. Winter is the time of the year when rain and melting snow can … Read More
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
High Prices Provide Incentive to Understand Hay Quality By Stephanie Davis, DVM In most instances I would defend the idiom you get what you pay for. As U.S. hay prices have escalated significantly, it would be great if that were true. However, when it comes to buying hay, it’s not that … Read More
Most Horses’ Natural Behavior Aids in Parasite Control By Eleanor Blazer Horses have no trouble determining where to poop. Most confined horses will designate a “latrine” area––whether in a turnout, pasture or stall. My own horses leave their hay, walk across the turnout, relieve themselves in the favored corner … Read More
Are You a Sound Horsekeeper? by Katie Pencke Are you a sound horsekeeper? Robin Probst is on her way… and her land and animals are thankful for it! As the winner of the 2018 Sound Horsekeeping Design Competition Robin received a $3000 grant toward on-farm stewardship projects. The design … Read More
Keep Your Performance Horses Healthy and Safe By Dustin Gruetter, DC Structures Arena footing sounds simple enough, but when it’s time to start selecting materials for your equestrian facility, you’re likely to find more options than you ever imagined. Poor footing could subject your horse to increased risk … Read More
