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Pilchuck Veterinary Hospital’s new Equine Performance Sports Medicine Institute marks the latest milestone in the hospital’s 50-year history. A dedicated facility on Pilchuck’s campus, the Institute is led by James Bryant, DVM, DACVS. Just like their human counterparts, equine athletes often require specialized, advanced diagnostics and therapies. The Institute’s goals …
Bringing Classical Education to the Pacific Northwest by Jack Kintner and Jackie Braverman If price were no object, what kind of training would you look for to improve your riding experience? If the answer has anything to do with European traditions as practiced in an arena, you might be …
The Heartwarming Story of a Remarkable Horse Who Changed My Life by Jana Harris When award-winning poet Jana Harris fulfilled her lifelong dream of owning a horse, she quickly realized that horses don’t lie about anything—especially her horse aptly named “True Colors.” The story begins when Harris and her …
Discover the Purpose Behind Equine Land Conservation Resource by Jennifer M. Keeler The Equine Land Conservation Resource (ELCR) is becoming an increasingly familiar name to horse lovers across the country who are interested in conserving land for equestrian use. But what does our name really mean? E = EQUINE Whether …
A Cell Phone Education by Catherine Madera Even the name was intimidating: Smart Phone. It’s only logical to assume that such a phone requires an intelligent operator. What if I wasn’t smart enough? “Less is more,” I told myself. Eventually I broke down and bought an iPhone (yes, even …
Choose the Resources that Further Your Education by Karen Pickering Our educational opportunities issue is here at last! Sometimes we need fresh insight on different aspects of our horsemanship or horse care. With so many ways to get information, it can be difficult to know where to look and …
Liberty Work Part 4 by Alice Trindle In examining the suggestions within the past three articles about liberty work, I hope you have been able get out to play with your horse—no strings attached! Items that are key to your success include being mindful of why you want to accomplish …
The University of Guelph’s award winning continuing education program has unveiled their new Equine Welfare Certificate which will offer students the opportunity to explore animal welfare issues in the horse industry both locally and globally. Made up of six online courses, this program has been designed to engage students who …
Fascinating Facts about Equine Eyesight by Don Blazer Horses have remarkable eyes. They can, at one time or another, and sometimes in combination, have a feather in the eye, a glass eye, a pig eye, a smoky eye or a walleye. In addition they have both monocular and binocular …
Finding a Horse for the Job by Catherine Madera When I was a girl, the most annoying comment I heard about my physical appearance was this: “You’re tall—you must play basketball!” Apparently, the genes which determined my above average stature automatically gave me talent and a desire for the game, …