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Medicinal Mushrooms and Your Horse

The Surprising Benefits of this Natural Supplement by Tom Schell, DVM     Mushrooms have been used for centuries in various medicinal cultures to aid in health conditions ranging from digestive issues to fatigue to cancer. There are many types of mushrooms with noted medicinal activity and include Shiitake, Maitake, Reishi …

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Pressure Proof Your Riding

How to Get into “The Zone” by Daniel Stewart   Previously we identified the illusive competitive edge called “the zone.” This month we discuss how to find it. In addition to the 8 characteristics discussed in April, there’s one more that is often considered the most important of all called the …

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Riding Well Grounded

Create Confidence from the Ground Up by Marilyn Pineda, Fire Mountain Trail Course   Language changes over time, so we don’t often hear the phrase “well grounded” any more. It can pertain to specific skill sets, but in general terms being well grounded refers to possessing common sense and the ability …

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CPR for the Newborn Foal

What to Do with a Non-responsive Foal by Joanne Fehr, DVM, DACVS, Emergency Clinician   While awaiting the arrival of a new foal, no one wants to anticipate problems. However, early recognition and appropriate response is imperative in emergency situations. If faced with a difficult delivery or non-responsive foal there …

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Are You Still Breeding to Make Money?

The True Cost of Raising a Foal by Don Blazer, Horse Courses Online     With spring in the air the thought of breeding a favorite mare is enticing. While it’s a personal decision, the chances of making money by selling the foal are slim and none. Unless you can answer …

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Day of Discovery

Facing the Reality of PSSM by Karen Pickering   It was a beautiful day for a ride. April had been off for a few weeks due to the removal of a small granuloma (tumor) on her back under the saddle area. I’d had a bunch of work done when the …

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Pressure Proof Your Riding – Strategies

Strategies to Beat the Trap of Perfectionism by Daniel Stewart     Striving for the impossible – perfection – can be a major cause of stress for any rider. It occurs when an intense need to win makes it impossible to accept anything less. It causes you to tighten up, worry about …

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Caring for Pastures Over Winter

Learn the “Golden Rules” for Pasture Management by Alayne Blickle, Horses for Clean Water   If you are fortunate enough to have horse pasture winter is the time to baby it. It’s also important to realize that a good stand of grass is critical for environmental health. Grass roots hold …

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Senior Horse Essay, Honorable Mention

Adult Category: The Treasure of a Stable Relationship by Annalisa Foster, Sumas, WA   My grandmother once told me, “If you want a stable relationship, get a horse.” His name is Khaidansk’s Jewel. Some call him Kayak but I call him Doodle, a name given to him for his spirited …

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