New & Noteworthy: How to Help Horses in Ukraine

Ukraine

By Jessica Friedman, Horses for Clean Water As we watch events unfold in Ukraine, it can be disheartening to feel like there’s little we can do to help. But as Fred Rogers said, “When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would …

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New & Noteworthy: Metallic Cat Becomes National Reined Cow Horse Association’s first $5 Million Sire

Metallic Cat

The National Reined Cow Horse Association (NRCHA) announced Metallic Cat as the association’s first Five Million Dollar sire. Following the conclusion of the Teton Ridge Stallion Stakes, Metallic Cat’s offspring had earned more than $5,064,486.  Owned by Bobby Patton’s Rocking P Ranch, the 2005 stallion by High Brow Cat and …

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Small Farm Makeover: Will the Barn You Build Be Good for the Neighborhood?

Barn

Sensitivity in Barn Design as a Steward of the Land Land development comes with responsibilities that go beyond paying taxes and keeping the grass, cover crop, or woods maintained. Ideally, when property owners seek to construct permanent structures, such as houses and barns, consideration for all aspects of environmental impact …

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Equine Wellness: Have Mercy – Equine Euthanasia

Examining difficult end-of-life decisions The gelding stood with his head cocked to one side, nose extended forward. Curious and charming, our heartstrings tightened when we learned he was mostly blind. We’ve all seen inspirational stories of sightless horses living happy lives. With the right companion, and enough human love, he …

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