It’s time to start planning your riding adventures for this year! The BCHW calendar of chapter-sponsored events is being updated almost weekly. For a full list go to www.bchw.org and click on Upcoming Activities. There is a list of state events at the top of the page: Leave No Trace … Read More
Lodge Style living in this gorgeous cedar sided 5 bed/5 bath custom home with vaulted great room and open floor plan on shy 10 acres. Douglas Fir exposed beamwork frames the chef’s kitchen, featuring white Alaska granite countertops, solid wood soft close cabinetry, commercial fridge/freezer and range. 11 zone radiant … Read More
LMF Feeds, Inc. recently announced the launch of its new supplement product, LMF Super Dose Daily. LMF Super Dose Daily is a concentrated vitamin and mineral supplement designed specifically for horses in the West. “LMF Super Dose Daily is a great option for horse owners who want to feed only … Read More
With the shell of my new barn complete and the notion of moving horses in over the next couple of months becoming more real, I’ve been working to get all my ducks in a row. Over the years I’ve carried a variety of different trainer’s and equine mortality insurance, but … Read More
I’ve said for years, to many thousands of people around the nation, that for me the perfect trail mount would be an Icelandic mule. Without fail the reply is “Why Icelandic?” Iceland is far more than the volcano scene from the 2013 version of “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty”. … Read More
This article is the first in a 3-part series to help horse owners see and understand where their horse is lame. Forelimb Lameness As a veterinarian, I frequently encounter client questions as to how to evaluate lameness. In this article I’ll cover forelimb lameness and the common signs we … Read More
Do you dream of having a horse of your own—a four-legged friend who comes when you call and nickers when you’re nearby; who doesn’t judge or pick favorites; who always listens quietly when you need someone to talk to? When your horse or pony is still in the future and … Read More
Are you a history buff? Do you love old things that have been carefully restored and/or preserved? Are you nostalgic for the days when people traveled by horse and wagon (or stagecoach)? Do you know the difference between a town sleigh and a coachman’s sleigh? A Hansom cab and a … Read More
Your horse doesn’t have to be a senior or have pre-existing problems to develop winter stiffness—although those things can certainly make it worse. While some horses may function quite well in the warmer months, they may have so much trouble with cold weather that they find themselves unable to get up … Read More
In this day and age of instant everything, waiting can be hard to do, especially when you’re training a young horse (or an older horse for that matter). It’s easy to get excited; everything is now or soon. There are show classes for weanlings and yearlings, two-year-old futurities, and derbies … Read More
