Horse Health Archives – The Northwest Horse Source

Cover Story: Evergreen Equine Veterinary Practice

April 3, 2024 by Northwest Horse Source

The EEVP Team: Dr. Jerry Washburn, Breeding Manager Sam Mackey, Dr. Rachel Micek, Scarlett (Horse), Dr. Brittany Davis, and Foaling Manager Jackie Devato. Photo Courtesy Equine Evergreen Veterinary Practice.

Monroe, Washington Veterinarians Announce New Exciting Location and Facility by Brittany Davis, DVM Spring is here and that means foaling and breeding season is in full swing. If you’ve been thinking about breeding your mare and dreaming of a foal in your barn next year, you need an experienced, proven …

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Media Barn: New in Books – No Bored Horses

March 29, 2024 by Northwest Horse Source

Essential Enrichment for Happy Equines By Amanda Goble Today, horses are thought of as family members, athletic partners, teachers, and therapists. Most of us do our best to give them all the benefits that domestic life can offer such as comfortable stalls, carefully prepared and regular meals with vitamins and …

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Small Farm Makeover: Free and Natural Insect Control

March 26, 2024 by Alayne Blickle

Image Courtesy Alayne Blickle.

Free and Natural Insect Control One of my favorite times of year is the March/April time frame when swallows begin returning to the Pacific Northwest. These vivacious little birds overwinter in Central America and return to North America in time for the spring nesting season. These pretty little birds provide …

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Cover Story: Columbia Equine Hospital of Gresham, Oregon

March 4, 2024 by Kim Roe

Photo by Paul Duff, DVM

40 Years of Expert Equine Care Finding exceptional veterinary care for our horses has become more difficult in recent years. There seems to be fewer veterinarians willing to provide ambulatory care services over large areas, fewer options for 24/7 emergency care, and fewer equine hospitals equipped with the necessary staff, …

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Media Barn Book Review: Shoeing the Modern Horse

February 28, 2024February 26, 2024 by Northwest Horse Source

Image Courtesy Horse and Rider Books

The Horse Owner’s Guide to Farriery and Hoof Care By Steven Kraus with Katie Navarra Horses’ hooves are integral to their overall health, their athletic ability, and ultimately, their longevity. But not all horses are the same. The individual needs of each horse require an understanding of responsible, informed hoofcare …

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Trainer’s Profile: Molly McDaniel of Balanced Performance Training and Hoofcare

January 29, 2024 by Kim Roe

Photo by Cassidy Kettlestring

Focusing on the Longevity and Soundness of the Horse Interview by Kim Roe What is the name of your business? Balanced Performance Training and Hoofcare, LLC What do you do? I’m a farrier and I also accept horses and mules for training. I teach lessons (and can provide lesson horses …

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Equine Wellness – Know Your Horse’s “Normal”: Part 2

December 27, 2023 by Northwest Horse Source

Looking at Gums. Photo Courtesy Haygain.

By Meriel Moore-Colyer for Haygain How to Take, Measure and Track Key Vital Signs Maintaining good health in our horses is every owner’s responsibility. Avoiding performance-limiting viruses, preventing the development of more serious diseases, and ensuring your horse is content and living as natural a life as possible should be everyone’s …

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New and Noteworthy: The Sturdy Horse

December 14, 2023December 12, 2023 by Northwest Horse Source

Peaches in July 6th 2023 when just beginning Sturdy Horse products and her new feed regimen. Photo provided by Monte Robertson.

Head to Hoof® Products Help Senior Horse Regain Health The Sturdy Horse, located in Del Norte, Colorado, researches, develops, and manufactures products made from hemp seeds that help humans, horses, and pets. One horse, Peaches, a 29-year-old Quarter Horse with extreme malnutrition due to negligence, was checked over by a …

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Trail Savvy: Weed-Free Feed

December 1, 2023 by Robert Eversole

Image Courtesy Robert Eversole

Responsible Options for Happy Horses and Healthy Trails You’ve probably come across terms like “weed-free feed” or “certified weed-free forage” when feeding your horses and mules. Whether it’s a requirement or only recommended in the areas where you ride, it’s essential to understand what these feeds are, and which ones …

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Equine Wellness – Know Your Horse’s “Normal”: Part 1

December 22, 2023October 16, 2023 by Northwest Horse Source

Photo Courtesy Haygain

How to Take, Measure and Track Key Vital Signs By Meriel Moore-Colyer for Haygain Maintaining good health in our horses is every owner’s responsibility. Avoiding performance-limiting viruses, preventing the development of more serious diseases, and ensuring your horse is content and living as natural a life as possible should be everyone’s …

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