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Caring for Your Senior Horse: What to Expect as They Age
There’s something special about an older horse. Maybe they’ve carried us down countless trails, taught... -
Photo by Kim RoeGive Your Horse a Job: Keeping Them Engaged, Confident, and Happy
We all want our horses to be happy. We make sure they have good feed,... -
A horse being rehabilitated in a water treadmill. Photos courtesy of Central Washington Equine Hospital.Equine Rehabilitation: Helping Horses Recover and Stay Fit
Keeping a horse healthy isn’t just about treating injuries when they happen. Whether your horse... -
Can Your Truck Safely Tow Your Horse Trailer?
Why towing capacity alone isn’t enough—and the weight ratings every horse owner should check before... -
Horses enjoying a cool morning on Karen Pickering's former property in Whatcom County, Washington. Photo by Karen Pickering.Fall Transition Guide: Getting Your Horse Ready for the Wet Season
Shorter days, wetter ground and the switch from pasture to hay all ask something of... -
Correctly fitting protective headgear is always a good idea for safety while riding.Before You Ride: A Simple Horseback Riding Safety Checklist
It’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of a ride, especially when the... -
Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Invests in Future Veterinarians with New Wellness Center at Utah State University
Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Invests in Future Veterinarians with New Wellness Center at Utah State... -
Barn Owl Box. Photo Courtesy Alayne Blickle.A Natural Approach to Rodent Control on Horse Properties
As soon as the weather turns cooler, the mice and rats seem to know exactly... -
Better Footing, Less Mud: Preparing for Winter
If you live in the Pacific Northwest, you probably don’t need much convincing that mud... -
Paddock lighting is a definite must-have for those with outdoor confinement areas and 9 to 5 jobs. Photos by Alayne BlickleBright Ideas for a Safer, More Efficient Winter Barn
The days are getting shorter, and before long, the sun will be setting while we’re... -
Fall Pasture Care: Setting Your Land Up for Winter
Fall is one of those seasons when the horse chores seem to pile up quickly.... -
PPID in Horses: Another Option for Joint Pain
Research offers encouraging news for owners managing arthritis in horses with PPID Caring for an... -
Pasture Management: The Tools That Make It Easier
Managing a small horse property doesn’t mean you need to own a tractor and every... -
Choosing the Right Horse Trailer: Start With Your Horse
Buying a horse trailer can be surprisingly complicated. Bumper pull or gooseneck? Straight load or... -
Farm Equipment Basics for Small Acreage Horse Owners
Owning a few acres and a couple of horses can sound pretty simple—until you realize... -
Three converging threats are reshaping equine health this summer
Why Horse Owners Need to Rethink Bug Season in 2026 From mosquitoes to ticks to... -
©NWHS PhotoCalming the Anxious Horse: 4 Nutritional Ingredients to Consider
By Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D. Horses can become anxious, tense, or overly reactive for many... -
Business Profile: MTA Financial Services
Personalized Accounting, Tax & Bookkeeping Services for Horse Businesses and Small Businesses One of the... -
The goal of careful pasture management: happy, healthy horses. Photo credit Laurie Cerny.Give Your Pastures a Fresh Start This Spring
After a long winter, it’s common to find pastures looking a little worse for wear.... -
Summer Hydration Tips for Healthy Horses
Summer riding has a way of keeping us outside longer, whether we’re spending the day... -
Managing Your Horse on Summer Grass
By the time summer rolls around, many of us have settled into a comfortable routine... -
The Best Wreck Is the One You Never Had
In between expos lately, I’ve been reading biographies of famous explorers. History remembers Ernest Shackleton as one... -
The DEF Debacle: The Rise of “Deleting” and Warranty Wars
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) requirements, imposed under EPA emissions standards since around 2010, were supposed... -
Making the Move to Spring Pasture
After a long winter of hay, mud, and shorter days, turning horses back out onto...
