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Let Horses Be Horses

Horses are reactive by design. Your horse is not throwing a tantrum. She not trying to make you look bad. He is not lazy. They don't have...

IMPORTANT - 2023 Announcements

We are excited to announce a few big changes coming to our barn in 2023! While some of these may be surprising, please know we have...

Managing Pigeon Fever & Ranch Biosecurity

As many of you know, we like many others in the Northern Nevada and Northern California region, have recently dealt with Pigeon Fever at...

Be a Partner Worth Having

Close your eyes and imagine yourself in a relationship: Within this relationship you have no voice...Maybe it’s your first one, or maybe...

Vet Assistant Life - A New Adventure!

For those who may not know, I happily accepted a position as a Veterinary Assistant at Comstock Equine Hospital in July. I have the...

Horses Deserve Better

6 months. That is what separates these two photos. The first was taken at the holding facility of the kill buyer the day we picked...

COLIC & SAND TREATMENT Best Practices

After several years and close collaboration with the talented veterinary team at Comstock Large Animal Veterinary Hospital, we have...

I got bucked off (and I will be OK)

In that sleepless first night, I had a lot of time to think about what happened and what it meant for me moving forward.

Nice vs. Kind

Being "nice" and being "kind" are two very different things.

I See You

I see you....wondering if your horse would be better off with someone a little more handy. I see you feeling like you're not small...

Lily - the journey to Super Horse

I should have got the water buffalo. That thought would cross my mind on several more occasions as the journey unfolded with the lanky...

Legato - From wild horse to personal hero in 35 days

In 2015, my now-husband, Dan, convinced me we were ready to compete in our first Extreme Mustang Makeover. If you are not familiar with...