Laminitis caused by high insulin is different from other types Laminitis caused by high insulin is different from other types of laminitis. Both you and your veterinarian are anxious to relieve your horse’s pain when there is laminitis. The first thing reached for is usually phenylbutazone or another NSAID drug … Read More
Hoof health is an important factor in keeping our horses sound and happy. Especially if you live in a wet area like Washington State, we want those feet to have the best quality in order to maintain properly. Keragard is a liquid biotin product with 15 mg of biotin, which creates … Read More
Are you a woman at midlife or beyond? Have you just discovered you have a passion for horses? Or maybe you’ve now found time for them after years devoted to a job and family? Surveys show that riders over the age of 40 are the fastest growing segment of the … Read More
The next exciting step in regenerative therapies has Dr. Thomas Koch, Ontario Veterinary College, and his team encapsulating stem cells to see if they can enhance the effect of treatment. Horses with osteoarthritis in their joints stand to benefit from a therapy with a slower release time. “When you encapsulate the cells … Read More
A great article from the ‘Back on the Road’ newsletter from our friends at US Rider. Everyone wants ways to save fuel, but horse trailer towing vehicles can consume a lot of gas. Here are some tips on ways to save fuel that will help you manage the cost of … Read More
An entomologist and veterinarian discuss the unremitting mosquito While much of the Western half of the United States endures near historic drought levels, one might anticipate this year’s mosquito season to be a walk in the park. No Rain, No Problem for Mosquitoes “Just because we don’t have rain, doesn’t … Read More
There is one sure way to be successful in business: provide people with something they need that’s in short supply. In the horse business, that “something” is capable colt starters. Throughout the Pacific Northwest (and beyond) owners of young horses are discovering how difficult it is to find a trainer … Read More
“How’s the real estate market?” This is a question I hear probably 25 times a week. I usually answer “brutal” or “my therapist is making good money.” All joking aside, things have been a bit of a roller coaster in the first half of 2022. Interest Rates and Low Inventory … Read More
Being able to lead your horse or mule is a basic skill for horsemen. But before we lead the animal, we must halter it and then attach a lead rope to the halter. How we connect our lead rope to our halter is an important consideration. We want it to … Read More
William Shakespeare said, “Our bodies are our gardens, to which our wills are gardeners.” When I first read that quote, I paused to let the words sink in. As I thought about our bodies being gardens, I thought of how many women (myself included) talk negatively to ourselves and proceed … Read More
