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Federal Legislation Introduced to Prohibit Slaughter of American Horses

Slaughter

Animal welfare organizations support Safeguard American Food Exports (SAFE) Act WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 22, 2015) — Federal lawmakers today introduced legislation to prevent the establishment of horse slaughter operations within the U.S., end the current export of American horses for slaughter abroad, and protect the public from consuming toxic horse … Read More

Emerging Diseases in the Equine Industry

by Jillian Dasti Horse health is one of the most important issues in the equine industry. Just like humans, horses have their own health concerns, including emerging infectious diseases. Horses by nature are social creatures and many travel extensively, locally, nationally or internationally through competing and global sales. This means … Read More

Purina Animal Nutrition Addresses the Changing Needs of Today’s Senior Horse

With better veterinary care and nutrition, horses are living longer, more active lives and they’re encountering new health issues as a result. To address this, Purina Animal Nutrition introduced Equine Senior® and Equine Senior® Active horse feed with ActivAge™ prebiotic – a proprietary ingredient scientifically proven to strengthen immune function, … Read More

Equine Veterinarian Joanne Fehr Embraces Integrative Medicine

Joanne Fehr, DVM, MS, DACVS, a large-animal veterinarian at Pilchuck Veterinary Hospital since 2000, has joined the hospital’s integrative medicine department. “I’ve had a long-term interest in integrative medicine. After years of treating equine lameness and general health cases, I am excited to incorporate this avenue of evaluation and treatment … Read More

Brilliant Solutions: Be Seen, Be Safe!

Increase outdoor visibility and safety with Brilliant-Solutions™ LED lights for pets and people. Brilliant-Solutions™ products are stylish, practical and multi-purpose with easy to use light settings (quick/slow flashing & constant) and highly reflective accents for extra visibility. Lithium coin batteries (2 x CR2032) are included (approx. 80 hrs runtime). Our … Read More

March 2015 Cover Story: Barn Pros

Barn Pros: Just What the Doctor Ordered by Catherine Madera Dr. Stephanie Meyer of Pilchuck Veterinary Hospital knows how changes in lifestyle and approach can dramatically affect quality of life. While completing her residency in large animal internal medicine at the University of Florida, one of Meyer’s personal riding horses … Read More

Region One Meets Fundraising Goal of $100,000

Fundraising

Scholarships to Be Awarded Beginning in 2016! The Washington, Oregon and Alaska American Quarter Horse Association state affiliates are proud to announce that after just one year they have met their fund-raising goal of $100,000. They will begin awarding $5,000 in scholarships annually through the Region One Scholarship Program starting … Read More

Thanks to A Giving Community

Times of Change and Moments to Treasure Every day as I walk out to feed my horse I’m thankful for living in such a super generous community. My horses help me appreciate the simple things in life. Just smelling them every day keeps me grounded. Life looks so different right … Read More

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