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I’ve written about soil, sulfur and Methionine deficiency often. But everything I see says it’s getting worse. Methionine is an essential amino acid, meaning horses must get it from their diet. It is critical in protein synthesis since many proteins start with methionine and without it synthesis will stop. Methionine …
Do you have a favorite Trainer or how about a young person who is doing cool things in Colorado? We want to highlight some of the best trainers and young people in our state so if you know someone that has made a difference in your life or the life …
Name? Ty Friedrich Farm or Ranch Name? Broke-N-Rode Ranch (BNRR) Where are you located? Livingston, Montana What aspect of the horse business are you involved with? We specialize in Western riding, equitation, performance; also, basic reining, cutting and cowhorse as well as trail and obstacle work. We …
Decades ago, before the advancement in veterinary care we now enjoy, horses over the age of 20 were considered very old and rarely ridden. They were “put out to pasture” and unfortunately often forgotten about. These days though, many horses in their 20s (and beyond) still live useful and productive …
2021 was a year of incredible change for me and my husband Mark. It was both exciting and scary to leave our home of 35 years and move 1500 miles across the country to a completely different climate and culture. Making new friends and building relationships feels like completely starting …
Cavallo Horse & Rider’s Trek Hoof Boots top the gift-giving list for all horses this season. Whether shod or barefoot, the boots provide the traction and support to help all feel comfortable and refreshed after trailer rides or while performing on the trail or in the arena. Cavallo is the source for …
Experienced and aspiring trail riders and horse campers will enjoy and benefit from reading The ABCs of Trail Riding and Horse Camping. This book goes beyond the scope of traditional horse-riding texts, revealing hundreds of field-tested tips to improve your next outdoor adventure. With clear descriptions organized alphabetically for quick …
Sable Island is home to one of the last herds of completely wild horses and nothing else. This small strip of earth, often nestled in a blanket of fog 100 miles from land, is shrouded in mystery and intrigue as man has failed to conquer the island despite numerous attempts. …
Winter weather puts a strain on all body tissues with special challenges for the hooves. Don’t skimp on hoof care over the winter. Cold weather reduces blood flow to the extremities and unless your horse is doing a lot of exercising hoof growth is going to slow considerably. This …
This week, our team at Veterinarians.org released a study that focuses on Holiday Pet Safety. The study includes states with the most holiday searches for “Emergency Vets” and it was revealed that Colorado is the top state where the most people searched for this term on Google. Does it …
