Myth: Horses Should Not Be Fed Before They Are Worked
Remember when your parents used to tell you to wait 30 minutes after eating before going for a swim? Unlike us, horses can actually benefit from eating forage before they …
Horse Trailer Brakes: Going Is Optional. Stopping Is Not.
Trailer brakes are required by law in most states. They should be required everywhere, regardless of trailer size or how many horses you haul. This isn’t about bureaucracy. It’s about …
Congratulations to Becky Hope, BCHO member
Back Country Horsemen of Oregon member, Becky Hope was awarded the “Judy Mitchell Volunteer of the Year Award”, which recognizes exceptional stewardship and service to public lands at the Willamette …
How to Protect Large Animals in a Fire Emergency
By Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences Staff The winter chill has begun to blow through the U.S., and the comfort of a warm fire is a …
February is National Pet Dental Health Month
Your equine’s dental health is an essential part of their overall health and well-being. Therefore, it is imperative that your veterinarian perform AT LEAST one dental exam on your horse …
Crystal Rilee Park Support Needed
From our Friends of Crystal Rilee Park: At the most recent Chehalem Parks and Recreation District Board meeting on January 22, that due to changes within the CPRD board, there …
Enjoy the Deschutes County Fair? Join the Buckle Club!
Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo Buckle Club delivers a premier fair experience with admission, rodeo access, VIP concert perks, and exclusive benefits—making it a valuable annual investment for true fair …
How to Spot Colic
Colic indicates a painful problem in the horse’s abdomen (belly), which can be caused by a number of different conditions. Less than 10% of all colic cases are severe enough …
How to Tie a Prusik Knot
The same features that allow the Prusik to used to great effect by climbers in ascending a mountain (i.e. the knot will easily slide to where it is needed and …
January Weed of the Month: Common Ivy
Common ivy (Hedera helix) may conjure up images of country cottages, but don’t be deceived. This invasive weed can destroy buildings, poison pets, and topple trees. The very characteristics that …