The joys of horse ownership: shelling out dollars for their upkeep. A recurring horse expense is getting hooves trimmed, or getting horseshoes nailed on. Depending on the horse and the type of work it’s doing, …
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Sweetly Sing the Donkeys
I grew up in a small town that was surrounded by farms, the closest one right across the street. I begged my father to buy a farm so I could get a horse, but unfortunately …

Oregon Coast Road Trip with my Dogs
When I chose Oregon for my 2018 vacation, a lot of the destination decision centered around my dogs who’d be my traveling companions. It comes down to the old question: what to do with your …

Weight Loss for Labrador Retriever
In October, 2012 I heard about a 6 year old black Lab who needed a new home. I said I could take her and if she didn’t work out for me, I volunteer with Dogwood …

Staying Safe while Walking my Dogs
I have two dogs that I frequently walk around Cloverdale, which is a safe place to walk. There are raised sidewalks protecting us from the traffic. The town is generally well lit at night, and …

What to do with your Horses when you go on Vacation
Have horses? Vacation? What’s a vacation? After I wrote a post about what to do with your dogs when you go on vacation, I thought about what to do with your horses when you go …

What to do with your Dogs when you Travel
You love your dogs, they’re part of the family. You agonize over taking a vacation and deciding what to do with your furry friends. Should the dog stay or go? Check out my list on …