Courses Teach Safe Rescue Techniques By Theresa Rice Have you ever helped a horse who was cast in its stall? Have you found yourself in a situation where a horse was trapped upside-down in a ditch? Or dealt with a horse who had waded into a bog and was … Read More
Beware of this Marketing Ploy By Eleanor M. Kellon, VMD, for the ECIR Group The “whole food” claim is being used to market some horse feeds and supplements. But what is a whole food, and are these products really superior? The term “whole food” is not currently regulated, so … Read More
Stomach Worms Gone Astray By Eleanor Blazer The mare lived in the perfect home: balanced diet, access to good quality forage, fresh clean water always available, adequate exercise and turnout time with her friends. Vaccinations were kept up-to-date, the farrier came on a regular schedule, fecal egg counts were … Read More
June 2019 Issue IS HERE! June 2019 Cover Story: Cavallo Hoof Boots – Growing at a Gallop! (Win a pair of Cavallo Hoof Boots!) Feature Story: Getting the Right Fit Could Be a Cinch! A Review of the Total Saddle Fit Shoulder Relief Cinch (Win a Total Saddle Fit … Read More
February 2019 Cover Story: Washington State Horse Expo – Clark County Event Center – March 1-3, 2019 Feature Story: Heros and Superstars – The Real-life Adventures of Dally and Spanky Trail Savvy: A New Horse Trailer – Part 2 Equine Wellness: Keys to a Successful Pre-purchase Exam Taking the Northwest … Read More
Fatty acids are the building blocks of fats in the same way that amino acids are the basic unit of proteins. When picking a fat for your horse, you should be guided by the fatty acid levels. The fat content of the horse’s natural diet is quite low—about 4% during … Read More
Exterior Colors are Important for Beauty and Comfort By Nikki Alvin-Smith for Horizon Structures There are many decisions to make when building a new barn. One of the less-thought-about options is often the barn color. The selection of the perfect exterior color for the new barn at your property … Read More
How to Measure Energy in Your Horse’s Diet By Eleanor Blazer The calculations for the amount of energy in your horse’s diet (and yours) are based on a platinum-iridium bar made in 1885. That bar weighs exactly one kilogram (1,000 grams or about 2.2 pounds). It is kept at … Read More
Make a Resolution to Clean Hooves Daily By Eleanor Blazer Over the years we develop many habits — some good and some not so good. Habits are behaviors which become automatic over years of repetitiveness. Adding a new habit to our daily routine takes effort and concentration. New Year’s … Read More
One Woman’s Path to Success in Dressage By Deborah Cole Like many adult amateur riders, Rikki Smeltzer has a vision of competing successfully in equestrian sports. Born into a farming family, Rikki began riding at age 4. Her parents supported these early endeavors by enrolling her in 4-H at … Read More
