Resolving Postural Problems, Improving Movement Patterns, and Preventing Injury By Jec Aristotle Ballou Over time, horses (like people) acquire postural habits, compensate for soreness and injury, and develop poor movement patterns. This limits performance ability, causes unsoundness and health issues, and ultimately undermines the horse’s overall well-being. Jec Aristotle … Read More
Colic. Ulcers. Wasted hay. These are just a few of the problems horse owners face. Texas Haynet and Tarter Farm and Ranch have teamed up to help prevent these problems. Colic is the number one killer of horses. Ulcers are another common ailment with estimates from the AAEP suggesting that … Read More
WA State Horse Park Helps Horse and Human Wellness By Park Staff “Variety is the spice of life” applies to horses as well as people. The phrases “ring sour” and “herd bound” describe undesirable behaviors in horses reluctant to go to work because of boredom, insecurity, or lack of … Read More
Enriching the Lives of Many with a Love of Horses Interview by Kim Roe Julia Bozzo of Bellingham, Washington has developed the Northwest Therapeutic Riding Center (NWTRC) from a dream to one of the most respected therapeutic riding centers in the nation. For 26 years, Bozzo has enriched the … Read More
Direct Your Horse and Let Him Do His Job By Evan Bonner Does your horse take the initiative in his work? Why should we ask our horse to be responsible? Do you allow your horse to be accountable for his actions, and how do you do that? I believe … Read More
Time for Rest and New Focus at the Ranch By Stonewater Staff The peak busy season is over now, and everyone at Stonewater is taking some much-needed down time. With this comes the opportunity to tend to our horses in a way we simply do not have time for … Read More
From Barn Style to Interior Choices By Allison Trimble Experiential learning combined with education is the surest way to become an expert in any field. If I never have to experience moving a home and horse operation again, it will be too soon. I certainly have more empathy than … Read More
Imagine living and working at the same location: Beautiful 4000 sq. ft. home, river rock fireplaces, log accents through out the entire home. Large open living on main level includes: Master bed/bath, rec room/den, utility, 3/4 bath along with a full living space in the daylight basement: 2 bed bath, … Read More
Test Soil and Add Nutrients to Improve Grass By Michael Hipp It’s been said that we owe our existence to six inches of topsoil and the fact that it rains. This is very true, and amazing to ponder. The soil in our pastures, and the grass it grows, are … Read More
Early Diagnosis and Treatment Prolongs Life and Reduces Symptoms By Viveka Rannala DVM Most horse owners are aware of Cushing’s disease, known in the veterinary community as Pars Pituitary Intermedia Dysfunction (PPID). The well-known sign of PPID is a long, curly coat seen on a thin, elderly horse. However, … Read More
