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Ranch Vacation Packing List
After taking ranch vacations in Alberta, Hawaii, Arizona, California, Wyoming, Colorado and beyond, I’ve become an expert on what to pack for your dude ranch
Ask the Vet: Reproduction
Question: Is there an age limit for a mare to be fertile? I have a mare that I am unfamiliar with her history. I am
Head-to-Hoof Exams and Vital Signs Should Be Part of Your Horse Care Routine
Whether you’ve had your horse for years or he just came into your life, there will come a time when you face the questions: Is
Should You Use a Snaffle Bit?
A lot of people wisely start the Method with a horse that’s already trained, and often times, these horses have been ridden in shank bits.
How Barn Air Quality Affects Your Horse’s Respiratory Health
Veterinarians are seeing an increase in respiratory issues like equine asthma, sometimes referred to as “heaves.” Dust, mold, fungal spores and ammonia can all cause
Manure Management
There are many benefits to living on a rural acreage or small farm. The opportunity to raise livestock is one of those advantages. Many times
Can You Buy a FSBO Home With a Real Estate Agent?
When you’re shopping for a home, you might encounter certain homes listed as FSBO. Short for “for sale by owner,” these are properties that homeowners are
Tips for Foaling Season: Caring for the Mare and New Foal
Congratulations! Your long-awaited foal is finally here. During these first weeks and months you’ll want to: Use a safe turn-out strategy Understand your mare’s nutritional
Risk-based Vaccines: Does Your Horse Need Them?
Determining which vaccines your horse should have is not always simple, particularly when talking about risk-based vaccines. It is important to work with your veterinarian
2022 Winnemucca Ranch Hand Rodeo Weekend Results
Overall 2022 Winnemucca Ranch Hand Rodeo Team Results 1st– McFarlane Quarter Horses – Wilder, Idaho 2nd– C7 Cattle – Gooding, Idaho 3rd– Jim Ranch –
Three best books about horses
Reading a good book can be an engrossing experience. There are many who prefer to watch a movie rather than reading a book. However, the
ROUND-UP TRADITION
Crescent City fans make annual trek to Red Bluff for rodeo, more The Red Bluff Round-Up is a lot of fun for its fans, but
Weighing In On Feline Obesity
Through grocery store tabloids and TV commercials inundating us with new fad diets it seems that we, as humans, are constantly focusing on our weight.
Using Nutrition to Manage and Prevent Stomach Ulcers in Horses
While medication is available to treat horses actively suffering from stomach ulcers, nutritional changes in the diet can help prevent future ulcers. Stomach (or gastric)