Be Prepared for the Predictable Changes of Aging by Dr. David Sauter DVM Horses are living longer and healthier lives. While humans are considered to be seniors at 65 years and older, when are horses senior? It helps to have a basis to compare “human years” to “horse years” … Read More
Farrier’s Formula® Double Strength Plus Joint Supports All Ages Joint pain and arthritis are common problems in the senior horse. Although these issues often cause year-round discomfort, the pain increases and mobility deteriorates in the cold winter months. Painful joints that are associated with arthritis, degenerative joint disease, weak … Read More
Find Your Body, Find Your Horse by Shelbie Fredenhagen proprioception pro·pri·o·cep·tion (prō’prē-ō-sěp’shən) n. The unconscious perception of movement and spatial orientation arising from stimuli within the body itself. The American Heritage® Stedman’s Medical Dictionary Riding demands that we tie our awareness into our horse and ourselves. Riding is all about expanding … Read More
Helping Horses and Humans Feel Better by Kim Roe How did you start with horses? My aunt was responsible for infecting me with the horse bug. She lives on a large farm in Wales and hosted me for school vacations. I took lessons at local riding schools around Oxford, … Read More
Older and Better – Our Beloved Senior Horses “Grow old with me! The best is yet to be.” ― Robert Browning We had many submissions in our Senior Horse Photo Contest. I struggled to work through them all, and agonized over the choice of winners. Choosing the youth category winner … Read More
Get Thrifty With Your Holiday Decorating Story and Photos by Aliena Hook Whether you’re at a boarding facility or keep your horses at home, decorating the barn is a great way for you and your equestrian friends to get into the holiday spirit. Think cheap and creative when it … Read More
Pumpkin Farms offers World Class horse facilities all within easy reach of Seattle and Eastside. An Equestrian paradise thoughtfully designed and created start to finish with no expense spared from drainage to the buildings down to the arena footings. Luxury 24 stall barn boasts 4 grooming bays, multiple tack rooms, … Read More
West Sound waterview equestrian paradise, 10+ gorgeous acres. Updated view home and state of the art horse facilities. Coveted views of West Sound & Crow Valley. Beautiful interior renovation of 2400+/- sqft. 3 bed, 3 bath. home w/superb kitchen, main-floor master bed. State-of-the-art Horse facilities with 7 stall barn, loaded … Read More
How to Spoil Your Favorite Horse Owner by Kim Roe How do you choose a gift for a horse-loving friend or family member? You don’t want to break the bank, nor go too practical and buy them a bale of alfalfa, sack of grain, or a manure fork. … Read More
Q: Hi Al, I know quite a bit about horses but not training young ones. Twice I have seen people cross-tie a young horse under a year old and just leave it tied 24 / 7. One of them (for sure) was a colt, the other I don’t know. What … Read More
