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REGISTER BY APRIL 1 FOR EARLY BIRD & NEW MEMBER SPECIALS! VHC Members: $35 includes 1 summit registration and lunch ($40 after 4-1-2024) Individuals/New Members: $55 includes 1 summit registration, lunch...

Listening to podcasts while cleaning my stalls is one of my favorite pastimes.  Opening my mind to different perspectives or being educated by other equestrians is essential to my growth....

Here is a spring time "hack" for those of you who use fleece blankets but dread the chore of getting all that shedded horse hair off of them.  Use an...

Ever wonder how to track what is happening under the golden dome in Montpelier.  A recent inquiry of my representative generated this roadmap.  Thank you, Anne for your help. The...

Interested in the Agency of Agriculture’s proposed updates to Vermont’s livestock (including horses) and poultry importation rules? Follows are public meeting dates: February 23, 2024. In-person and Virtual: 12:00 -...

An article that might be of interest to animal welfare advocates in Vermont. https://vtdigger.org/2024/01/24/theres-no-rules-or-oversight-new-bill-seeks-to-ease-vermonts-animal-welfare-crisis/

The American Horse Council has released the Equine Impact Study for the United States. Some highlights include: $177 B equine impact to the US economy 2.2 M jobs $120 B...

Read with us!  Free event on Feb 7. Can you guess the book we will be discussing by glimpsing a piece of the book jacket? Looking forward to discussing this...

Last week, as we prepared for our first big snow of the season, I was reminded to be sure that every gate snap is facing down. Yes, they can still...

HORSE COOKIES Preheat oven to 350° F 1 cup quick cooking oatmeal 1 cup flour (oat or wheat) 1 cup shredded carrot (about 1 large carrot) 1 tablespoon sugar Mix...