Horsing with Denise Brock by Laura Schonberg Denise Brock’s degree in Range and Wild Land Management may seem an unlikely background for her 25 years as a bookkeeper for food co-ops and artisan bakeries, but it lends itself well to her new phase in life. She is enlarging her … Read More
The UC Davis veterinary hospital is excited to welcome farrier Shane Westman as a new member of the Large Animal Clinic’s (LAC) dedicated team of professionals. A lifelong horseman and a farrier for 23 years, Westman brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the LAC. While growing up riding … Read More
Help BCH Education Foundation Fund Grant Requests For This Upcoming Season Please participate in the sale of a donated pair of new spurs by Garcia (not the Elko Garcia) on E Bay on December 2nd. BCHA members and officers donated money, items, and bequests to make it possible … Read More
By Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D. Brrrr! It’s cold! Time to take that heavy jacket out of the closet. And it’s time to prepare the barn! Extra soft bedding, perhaps some nice relaxing music. Close the windows. Even get those heaters going. Make stall cozy. But here’s a secret… Horses … Read More
A volunteer run organization, Whatcom Horses In Need (WHIN) is a new group with the mission of rescuing abused, neglected, and homeless horses in need of forever homes. WHIN is currently accepting donated items to auction off for fundraising. The funds we receive will be used to cover feed, veterinary … Read More
Welcome to the Special Digital Edition of our 3rd annual Holiday Gift Guide. We invite you to browse and shop all the wonderful equine gift ideas, gift giving tips and be sure to enter for a chance to win a pair of MUDS® boots from Noble Outfitters — a retail … Read More
An Arab mare arrived for retraining with a disturbingly common problem of fear and distrust of people. My barn is often the last stop for horses before being sent to auction or euthanized due to dangerous behavior, and this mare was facing the same fate if I failed at connecting … Read More
NWHS Publisher Decides to Branch Out It’s a bold step to start a new business, especially when I already have so many demands on my time. Add this on top of taking a year-long personal development course, I’m insane! Life has thrown me some curve balls over the last few … Read More
Unfortunately, some horse owners know the signs of colic all too well. Poor performance, decreased appetite or poor body condition are all signs of ulcers.1 Another possible sign of ulcers? Recurrent colic.1 At the basic level, colic is defined as abdominal pain.2 But what causes colic? Anything from a buildup of gas, … Read More
Cattlemen’s Connection Showcasing Colt Starting, California Style Horsemanship, Cattle Handling and Traditional Ranch Roping Jan 3rd and 4th at the TRAC Arena in Pasco Washington. If you have ever been invited to a branding, you know there’s a specific protocol, a “right way” to handle cattle both on … Read More
