Jump Start Equine Therapy & Rehab Center Shannon Hughes is the owner of Jump Start Equine Rehab located in West Hemet. She has been in
Category: Monthly Editorial
Helping Our Pets Cope With Loss
Like humans, pets experience a complex array of emotions. The loss of a beloved human or a housemate can be devastating to animals in a
Ask the Vet: Nutrition for the Horse
Ask the Vet: Nutrition for the Horse Question: How can we help horses with proper nutrition and supplements to prevent ulcers? Too many horses are
How Unemployment Can Affect Your Plans To Buy a Home—Now and Later
The coronavirus pandemic has led to record-high unemployment rates not seen since the Great Depression. And this is particularly worrisome for would-be home buyers. If
Electric Fencing Tips
Things You Need to Know About Electric Fencing One of the biggest challenges any livestock owner and/or farm manager faces is selecting the right fencing
Could An Equine Chiropractor Help Your Horse?
While traditional equine veterinary medicine continues to grow with new techniques and medications. However, sometimes your horse may need a little “extra” or alternative help.
Photogenic Quarter Horse Captures 2019 Farnam SuperMask SuperModel Title
When Stephenie Bjorkman decided to enter her horse’s photo in Farnam’s 2019 SuperMask® SuperModel contest, she had no idea how much the competition had grown.
Vesicular Stomatitis In Horses
Vesicular Stomatitis (VS) is a contagious disease that afflicts horses, livestock, wildlife and even humans. The disease is caused by a virus, which although rarely
Boots to fit ALL your Outdoor Activities!
I have always worn the Original Muck Company boots every winter so when I had the opportunity to try the new Women’s Chore classic mid
The Modern Guide to Horse Deworming
A proper deworming program for adult horses should be designed for the entire herd, not just individual horses. Information is gathered from the individual horse,
10 Ways to Give Your Shod Horse Protection and Comfort
Competition and the Show Ring – Cavallo Boots are used during warm-up to protect shoes from coming off before an event Horses Prone to Losing
Rehabilitating the Injured Horse
When an active or performance horse gets injured, the diagnosis and treatment can vary dramatically from surgery to solely stall rest. However, one thing is
An Overweight Horse: No Joking Matter
We horse owners have our ways of laughing things off. “My horse isn’t fat, he’s fluffy.” Or, “My horse is in shape…Round is a shape.” I’ll admit that
The Last Pair of Jeans You Will Ever Own
If you haven’t tried the Smooth Stride Full Seat Riding Jeans then I have to say you are missing out on a better riding experience.
How Posting to the Trot can Make You a Better Rider
Balance gives you an independent seat, allows you to move in rhythm with your horse, cue him correctly and boosts confidence in the saddle. How