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Calling all cowgirl nurses, doctors, and medical professionals! These custom silver and turquoise badges are for you! CH Jewelry Designs worked with Spurrin’ Scrubs to create medical badges for all our hardworking cowgirls out there! Spurrin’ Scrubs is known for its western-style scrubs. These badges will go perfectly with their soon-to-be-released line! Stay tuned for...

An equine chiropractor focuses on the skeletal structure of a horse. They manually make adjustments to bring the horse’s body back into proper alignment. Because horses are ridden, certain parts of their body are under extra pressure. They can begin to act out when something is uncomfortable. A chiropractor can evaluate the situation! A Chiropractor...

Joint health is important no matter how old your horse is. It’s a key factor in their well-being, happiness, and even performance. Take some time to learn how you can support and help them feel their best! Tips For Joint Support Moving is better than be sedentary! Low-impact exercise is good for all creatures from...

Are you a cowgirl in the medical field? Daisy If You Do Co. designed the perfect scrub cap for you! The scrub caps are satin-lined which “helps manage and prevent frizziness, damage, and breakage,” according to their website. It is the same material as their famous wild rags! They also have Bouffant-style satin-lined scrub caps!...

Hyperkalemic periodic paralysis, also known as HYPP, is a disease of the muscle. It primarily effects Quarter Horses and stock types. It’s an inherited condition that is caused by a genetic mutation. Some of the symptoms include muscle tremors, weakness, and collapse. It’s often a deadly disease! HYPP in Horses Roughly 4.4% of the Quarter...

It doesn’t matter if you have one horse or an entire barn, every owner needs a first aid kit! It’s all about being prepared in the event of an emergency. No one wants to be caught off guard and unable to help their horse. They’re also good for treating rider injuries! Must Have First Aid...

Acupuncture has the ability to improve many aliments that affect horses. It can be used alongside traditional western medicine or when conventional therapies don’t work. For many, it offers relief when nothing seems to be helping! This therapy involves inserting thin needles into your horse’s skin at various points along their body. Some suggest it...

Did you know that nurses walk 5k every shift? The WCRA and some of your favorite rodeo athletes have been giving thanks to medical experts on Instagram. The WCRA has been posting photos on Instagram of rodeo athletes holding signs thanking medical staff, like this one of barrel racer Lisa Lockhart: View this post on...