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Could Your Horse Be at Risk for Equine Metabolic Syndrome?

Some horses seem to gain weight just by looking at a bale of hay. We call them easy keepers, and while it’s often said with a smile, carrying extra weight can sometimes signal a much bigger issue. Equine Metabolic Syndrome, … Read More

Equestrian Oasis – 7001 Palm Lane – Anacortes, WA

 A private Anacortes retreat where refined living, mountain views and garden beauty come together. Tucked behind a gated entry, this distinctive 5 acre estate offers main-level living, Mt. Baker and Cascade views, and a newly remodeled designer kitchen with custom … Read More

Choosing Better Gates for Your Horse Property

Most horse owners spend a lot of time thinking about fencing, but gates are often what make a horse property either easy to work with — or frustrating every single day. You usually don’t notice a badly placed gate until … Read More
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Horse Camping Gets Easier When You Start Small

Horse camping can feel intimidating when you first start looking at all the gear, planning, and preparation involved. Between trailers, feed, water, containment systems, and keeping horses happy away from home, it’s easy to wonder if you’re forgetting something important. … Read More

Learning to Breathe Through Fear in the Saddle

Fear has a way of sneaking back into riding when we least expect it. Sometimes it arrives after a bad fall. Sometimes after years away from horses. And sometimes it shows up during one very memorable encounter with a giant … Read More

Spring Skin Problems Every Horse Owner Knows

There are a lot of things to love about spring. Longer rides, greener pastures, warmer weather. But keeping horses clean this time of year? That’s another story. Between mud, rain, shedding coats, sweat, and insects, spring can be rough on … Read More

When a Horse Lives Alone

Most horses don’t need a huge pasture or a fancy barn to be happy. But they do need companionship. I learned that lesson years ago with a horse who had everything I thought he needed — good feed, turnout, shelter, … Read More
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Natural Ways to Help Keep Flies and Mosquitoes Under Control

Every horse owner knows the feeling. You finally get a warm stretch of weather, the horses are shedding out, pasture season is starting to look good… and suddenly the bugs arrive in full force. Flies, mosquitoes, gnats, and biting midges … Read More
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