News and Education

DreamCatchers wants to help you stay connected to the issues surrounding equines today. We will be posting various articles, interviews, and links to media releases for you on this page, as well as offering links to helpful educational material for the horse lover and owner!

Horsemanship 101 has been postponed due to inclimate weather on March 27th and again on the rain date of April 3rd. As of this date, a new date has not been scheduled for our 2nd clinic but we will be sure to announce it when we do nail down the date...check the "upcoming events" page for dates and details.

Check out http://mugwumpchronicles.blogspot.com/ cool site to get answers about horse behaviors and voice your opinions..

Check out our news link established through Best Friends website at http://network.bestfriends.org/news/default.aspx?gu=dreamcatchers

Ever wonder if the plants in your pasture are safe for horses to eat? There are actually many common plants that can prove to be detrimental to equines, and in some cases even deadly. Check out the Cornell University site to learn more about plants poisonous to equines, and what you can do to maintain your pasture. In most cases, horses that have adequate hay available will avoid plants that are poisonous.Cornell University Poisonous Plant Database for Horse Owners You can also contact your local Dept. of Agriculture. Many have people that will come out and evaluate the plants in pastures free of charge, and help you formulate a plan of action, if needed.

Want to know where to find information on general equine care? Would you like to research common conditions before you call your vet out? Or simply get more familiar with First Aide for equines? Check out the link to Horse Advice.com

With so many horses coming to us in emaciated condition, we have to be constantly aware and very careful of Refeeding Syndrome. For people considering taking on an emaciated horse, being aware of recommended feeding practices for undernourished horses is critital. You can learn more about Refeeding Syndrome through the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine

Need to find a ferrier for your horse? Check out the American Ferrier's Association website to find a certified ferrier near you! American Ferrier's Association

Need to find a veterinarian in your area? Check out LocalVets.com to find a vet near you!

MEDIA RELEASES

DreamCatchers has been in several articles and news broadcasts over the last several months. To see the articles, click on the links below!

Colorado Springs Gazette - http://www.gazette.com/articles/horses_32454___article.html/martin_rescue.html

http://www.gazette.com/articles/rescue_33449___article.html/horses_march.html

News broadcast by Channel 4 News - http://cbs4denver.com/seenon/pay.it.forward.2.632395.html

The Horse Magazine -http://www.thehorse.com/ViewArticle.aspx?ID=11206&kw=julie

MSN News - http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22882343/

Time Article - http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,1809950,00.html

Western Horseman Magazine - http://forums.westernhorseman.com/cgi-bin/bb/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=print_topic;f=3;t=001537

ABC World News - Go to http://www.abcworldnews.go.com and do a search for Second Chance for Racehorses to link to the video broadcast.