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Farnam introduces Centaura™ Insect Repellent for Horse and Rider – the first and only insect repellent for both horse and rider that is registered in the United States by the EPA, and the only one with Picaridin as the active ingredient. Centaura provides horses with effective protection from flies and …
Liberty with Relaxation, Rhythm, and Straightness: Part 3 by Alice Trindle For many of us out west, riding is primarily pursued in a western-type costume. Our western saddle with a saddle horn, more rigid tree, and larger base stirrups has specific purposes for the jobs we need to accomplish with …
Keep it Simple to Have a Happy Horse by Allison Trimble “I rarely have met a horse with a problem of their own in my life, but I have met many horses with a people problem. Are there any tips on retraining people to get in tune with the …
Modern Ways to Stay Connected on the Trail by Robert Eversole When is the last time you saw a telephone booth? The cell phones in everyone’s pocket are filling the desire for people to be constantly connected. Whether you’re for or against them, high tech electronics have become ubiquitous …
How to Use Plants as Fire Protection by Alayne Blickle, Horses for Clean Water Last summer wildfires raged across much of Western United States, including the Pacific Northwest. Since late summer is still fire season for many parts of the Pacific Northwest and since horse owners usually live in …
How Dental Health Affects Athletic Ability by Jennifer Warmke with Dr. Hannah Mueller How could a young, well-cared for performance horse end up with behavioral issues and a handful of medical problems that could have been easily prevented? By neglecting regular dental care. “Whether dealing with a young horse in …
An Unusual Colic in a Performance Horse: Part 1 by R. Paul Schwab, DVM Colic in horses is a stressful situation for owner, horse, and veterinarian. It’s especially difficult on the chronic colic cases where the horse continues to have low grade pain despite passing manure and even eating off …
Expanded 2012 Edition! by Kim McCarrel Riders who travel to Central Oregon for the sunshine and the scenic horse trails have even more to enjoy these days because of the creation of several new riding areas. According to trail guide book author Kim McCarrel, new trails at Peterson Ridge, the …
Celebrating Equine Community in The Last Frontier by Catherine Madera The state of Alaska is easily described in superlatives: It is the largest state in the nation—twice the size of Texas, contains the highest mountain peak (Mt. McKinley), and has the largest national forest (Tongass), and that’s just for …
Are Grass Clippings Good for Your Horse? by Eleanor Blazer You might think feeding lawn clippings to horses makes sense. After all horses are designed to eat grass, but think again. The sensitive equine digestive system does not tolerate change. Anytime you introduce new feed to a horse it must be …