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Do you want a vet who’s available, capable, and caring? Evergreen Equine Veterinary Practice, based out of Snohomish, WA, has been offering horse owners high quality veterinary services for decades. They provide advanced diagnostics and treatment, preventative care, rapid response to your barn, and personal, friendly attention. With the addition …
Annual Meeting and Banquet by Keith Fletcher The annual meeting and banquet was held on November 5th at the Ford Idaho Horse Park restaurant. The theme for the evening was Illuminate the Night. The evening was filled with good food, good friends and great music by the band Sweetbriar. …
Making an End-of-Life Plan for Your Horse by Allison Trimble The hardest thing about loving a horse is the inevitable outcome. I always hope the end will come easily and painlessly, but that is rare. In reality, we are stewards of our animal family and are responsible for their health and …
Ride with Your Whole Body by Aliena Hook There’s something completely different about riding a horse bareback and without a bridle. It’s finding trust, a bond, a relationship hidden within silent communication. It’s two bodies becoming one—like a centaur—not just a rider and her horse. I have found this …
Two Amino Acids Often Deficient in Equine Diets by Dr. Eleanor Most people are misinformed about protein in the equine diet, but it’s important to get this key nutrient right. Nutrition provides powerful support to acquire and keep well-developed muscles, and it’s completely within your control. Efficient, strong muscular function …
Creativity Saves Money by Wendy Croney Another new year, another opportunity for budget friendly tips on how to care for our favorite four-legged friend — the horse! Here at Galloping Horse Equestrian my goal is to work hard each day to give great care to my beloved horses. I’m …
By Jennifer Roberts We have all had a hard time catching our breath from time to time, but can you imagine if that happened on a consistent basis? For horses with heaves, a disease much like asthma in humans, difficulties in breathing is a fact of life. And, much …
What’s the Right Thing to Do? by Karen Pickering When it comes to finding the right horse there are so many options it can be overwhelming. My experience buying horses is that they usually find me. It’s been 16 years since I bought a horse and I realize how …
How to Help the Horse with Heaves by Eleanor Blazer Do you know the normal resting respiration rate of your horse? Knowledge of this easy-to-monitor vital sign could help you detect the start of equine asthma, better known as “heaves”. Early detection will enable you and your veterinarian to …
Horse Training, Exploring, and Learning by Kim Roe Many serious riders are combining their love of travel with their quest for more equine knowledge. Imagine traveling to your dream destination and while exploring a new country, culture, and landscape you also ride well-trained horses under the tutelage of world-class …