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Evergreen Equine Veterinary Practice Welcomes Dr. Lindsay Helvey

January 2017

Do you want a vet who’s available, capable, and caring? Evergreen Equine Veterinary Practice, based out of Snohomish, WA, has been offering horse owners high quality veterinary services for decades. They provide advanced diagnostics and treatment, preventative care, rapid response to your barn, and personal, friendly attention. With the addition … Read More

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Growing Trust

January 2017

Ride with Your Whole Body by Aliena Hook   There’s something completely different about riding a horse bareback and without a bridle. It’s finding trust, a bond, a relationship hidden within silent communication. It’s two bodies becoming one—like a centaur—not just a rider and her horse. I have found this … Read More

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Feeding for Healthy Muscle

January 2017

Two Amino Acids Often Deficient in Equine Diets by Dr. Eleanor   Most people are misinformed about protein in the equine diet, but it’s important to get this key nutrient right. Nutrition provides powerful support to acquire and keep well-developed muscles, and it’s completely within your control. Efficient, strong muscular function … Read More

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Dealing with Mud

January 2017

Creativity Saves Money by Wendy Croney   Another new year, another opportunity for budget friendly tips on how to care for our favorite four-legged friend — the horse! Here at Galloping Horse Equestrian my goal is to work hard each day to give great care to my beloved horses. I’m … Read More

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Breathing Heavy: Looking at Heaves

By Jennifer Roberts   We have all had a hard time catching our breath from time to time, but can you imagine if that happened on a consistent basis? For horses with heaves, a disease much like asthma in humans, difficulties in breathing is a fact of life. And, much … Read More

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Equine Asthma

January 2017

How to Help the Horse with Heaves by Eleanor Blazer   Do you know the normal resting respiration rate of your horse? Knowledge of this easy-to-monitor vital sign could help you detect the start of equine asthma, better known as “heaves”. Early detection will enable you and your veterinarian to … Read More

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AHC Submits Comments on Proposed Horse Protection Act Regulations

  AHC Submits Comments on Proposed Horse Protection Act Regulations   (Washington, DC)- The American Horse Council (AHC) has submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) regarding proposed changes to the regulations governing enforcement of the Horse Protection Act (HPA). The AHC … Read More

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Western States Horse Expo Pomona Features Star-Studded Line-up

  It’s been documented that between three and four million years ago horses roamed North America. Since that time, with the influence of evolution and land bridge migratory patterns, the horse has played a critical role in agriculture, warfare, and transportation. No longer needed as a work horse, today the … Read More

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Show Smart – Be Aware of Virus Outbreaks

Horse trailer packed. Check. Tack cleaned. Check. Show clothes ready to go. Check. You’re eager to hit the road for the next horse show, but do you know what could be waiting for you when you get there? With a lot to think about for show preparation, checking for equine … Read More

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Arabian Horse Association (AHA) Announces Launch of New Member Magazine in 2017

  AURORA, COLO. – The Arabian Horse Association (AHA) announces the launch of a new, member magazine beginning in January/February 2017. The new magazine will be included within the cost of AHA membership and provided as an AHA member benefit at that time. While it has not yet been given … Read More

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