Northwest Horse Fair officials have announced details for their 2017 expo for horse lovers! The Northwest Horse Fair and Expo 2017, presented by Akins Trailer Sales, will celebrate the spirit of the horse, featuring fancy dancing horses, spell-binding equine entertainment, first-class clinicians, dynamic demos, and a huge trade show, providing … Read More
Use these six helpful tips when choosing quality hay for your horse. Shoreview, Minn. [November 3, 2016] – Forage makes up between 50 and 90 percent or more of a horse’s diet. Much of the forage part of the diet comes in the form of hay. Because it’s such … Read More
The month-long campaign will honor the annual World AIDS Day event on Thursday, Dec. 1 Bellingham, Washington (Nov. 1, 2016) — Sean Humphrey House is proud to announce its annual World AIDS Day campaign. Founded in 1995, the nonprofit organization based in Bellingham is dedicated to spreading … Read More
The UC Davis veterinary hospital is excited to welcome farrier Shane Westman, APF, as a new member of the Large Animal Clinic’s (LAC) dedicated team of professionals. As a lifelong horseman and a farrier for 23 years, Westman brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the LAC. While growing … Read More
Q: Hi, I’m just wondering whether you would mind explaining how toed-in conformation in a horse can be managed and what is the outcome of training a horse with this fault? Thanks! – Sarah A: Hi Sarah, I have three general comments about conformation. First, there are few if any … Read More
November 2016 Cover Story: A Season For Giving – Get a Head Start on Holiday Gifts for Your Favorite Equestrians Feature Story: I Bought a Racehorse! Feature Story: Winning Runs In the Family Trail Savvy: Best Gifts for Trail Riders Willfully Guided: Buying Horse Property Trainer’s Corner: Freedom from Fear … Read More
Painted Hand Ranch in Monroe, WA offers a main home, guest or caretaker’s cottage, and all you need for your equestrian pursuits. Set upon 8+ sun-drenched acres in the Woods Creek area and surrounded by the sounds of nature, yet just minutes from amenities. Charming 2025 square foot, single-level Super … Read More
Fun And Prizes By: Steve Breitenstein The Fall Fun Ride at Idaho City was a ton of fun this year. The weather was perfect, we had a good crowd (about 30 folks) and lots to eat. The trail was about six miles long and went up through the pines; it wasn’t too … Read More
Learn What Your Horse Really Needs By Wendy Croney Brrr, it’s cold! Why don’t our horses seem cold? Perhaps it’s because they are fuzzy, healthy, and cozy in their winter blankets. We humans brave the frosty days and cold, dark evenings caring for these fluffy, nickering beasts. They look … Read More
Horse owners across the country are worried about the neurologic equine herpesvirus (EHV-1) outbreak in the western United States. With 8 states that have confirmed EHV-1 cases with numerous horses quarantined – an all time high – horse owners are asking questions about how to stop the current outbreak and … Read More
