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Compost Should be as Wet as a Wrung-out Sponge by Alayne Blickle, Horses for Clean Water Previous articles of mine have covered different aspects of composting so now it’s time to step up to the compost pile and see if your compost passes the squeeze test. Moisture is an …
Important Considerations When Purchasing Equestrian Property by Allison Trimble Equestrian properties and hobby farm purchases come with many considerations. Typically, the acreage will be five acres or larger and comes with outbuildings and other improvements that have housed animals for previous owners. Farm ownership can be overwhelming and it …
The Journey to Wellness for Human and Horse by Karen Pickering, NWHS Publisher Over the past three years I’ve been exposed to more opinions than I can absorb. With my husband Mark’s medical issue, I’ve learned there are many ways to approach a health challenge. My biggest lesson has …
Annual Veterinary Visit Can Improve Overall Health by David Sauter, DVM An annual wellness examination by your veterinarian is a great way to assess your horse’s overall health. The purpose of the wellness examination in a horse is similar to that of a human wellness exam. The focus is …
By Jennifer Roberts As we head into fall, the lush pasture may be waning. It’s time to make winter plans, what will you to for your horse’s turnout over the winter months? For many people, a dry lot is the perfect turnout situation for their horses. A dry …
Education and Enjoyment in British Columbia, October 20–22 As autumn rolls around, trail riding and showing begin to wind down. Horse people in the Northwest start thinking about equine education and moving their activities indoors. The Mane Event Expo is a favorite destination for equine enthusiasts. Completely under cover at …
Reduce Injuries with Skills, Training, and Common Sense by Mark Bolender Mountain Trail has its hazards and there is potential for injury in many areas. We trainers and riders have an obligation to protect our horses to the best of our ability. Over the years I’ve noticed some riders …
Poison in Your Feed Bag by Kim Roe One of the joys of horse ownership is pouring grain or concentrates into a bucket and offering it to a happy horse. Concentrates provide our horses with important nutrients and calories they might not otherwise receive. We trust that the ingredients …
What does it take to grow the very best hooves a horse can possibly grow? Is it some magical trim, a supplement, or some newfangled shoeing package? The answers are much more complex and involve every aspect of the horse’s life. Can laminitis and caudal foot pain be cured? Prevented? …
FOUR NEW CDI AND NATIONAL SHOW SERIES KICKS OFF 2018 WITH UNIQUE OPPORTUNITIES Del Mar, California (September 7, 2017)— Four new Western U.S. CDI and national dressage competitions will kick off the 2018 show season, complementing the burgeoning FEI dressage calendar in the United States. The Adequan® West Coast Dressage …