Just how strong is your facility’s bio-security? Find out through Pilchuck Veterinary Hospital’s On-site Infection Control Program, an evaluation and planning opportunity for equine facilities. Bio-security pertains to implementing management practices that prevent the introduction and spread of infectious diseases within your barn. Due to the high volume of … Read More
If your horse needs shoes then your horse needs PonyW’air® shoes. Developed in America, manufactured in America, PonyW’air® gives your horse the newest and best of support, protection, and comfort. If your horse is an athlete or a hard worker or has special hoof health needs, you owe it … Read More
Spalding Labs Launches a New Radio Channel—Flying SL Ranch Radio The new “Flying SL Ranch Radio Channel” is power-packed entertainment for horse lovers thirsting for something completely different. It features 24/7 old time cowboy-themed music, interspersed with horse tips, interviews with famed equine experts, hilarious horse antics and much, … Read More
A Resting Place for Mind, Body and Spirit by Catherine Madera In the 1991 film City Slickers Billy Crystal and his two friends vacation at a working ranch in an attempt to unwind, adventure and discover that elusive “one thing.” This One Thing, the trail boss Curly assured them, would … Read More
Fire Mountain Trail Course, near Sedro-Woolley, WA is hosting an Equine Trail Sports (ETS) Buckle Series during the 2014 riding season. One buckle will be awarded to each of three levels of skill—Beginning, Intermediate and the highly competitive Advanced Level – along with winning cash prizes of $75, … Read More
Excerpt and photos courtesy of National Geographic, March issue Horses had opened new possibilities. They allowed men to hunt buffalo more productively than ever before, to range farther, to make devastating raids against other tribes. They relieved women of some onerous duties, such as lugging possessions from camp to … Read More
by Robert Eversole When I think of Washington State I think of not only snow-capped mountains, but also of big water and salt water vistas. With that in mind, we ventured forth with the goal of finding a great riding trail that would give us a little of everything … Read More
Do you own an all-steel arena with 20’ to 30’ open bay spacing? If so, you may be tired of wind, rain, snow, sleet, and hot, drying sun interrupting the use of your arena. Riding and training should be enjoyable and productive without tolerating adverse weather conditions. Until now, it … Read More
Liz Devine, DVM, MS, DACVS-LA, joined Pilchuck Veterinary Hospital’s equine ambulatory department in early March 2014. With the addition of Dr. Devine, Pilchuck has five board-certified large animal veterinarians on staff. Board-certified veterinarians receive extensive training in specific areas to provide an advanced level of patient care when needed. Dr. … Read More
Youth to Benefit From Early Scholarship Pay-outs in the Northwest The Washington, Oregon and Alaska American Quarter Horse Association state affiliates are diving into fund raising for the Region One Scholarship Program, designed to benefit youth residing in these states and provinces (Washington, Oregon, Alaska, Idaho and British Columbia). The … Read More
