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Wellpride: Supporting the Horses of a Heroic Quest

“Thanks to Wellpride, our horses can comfortably and happily continue this good work and keep seeing children for more years to come,” Rose Feldman of Quest Therapeutic Services, Inc. told Dr. Anne-Marie Chalmers, who co-founded Wellpride in 2003 with Dr. Bo Martinsen. Quest Therapeutic Services of West Chester, PA is the only full-time hippotherapy outpatient

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Chisholm’s Story: How an OTTB Found His Stride

Todd Pletcher knows a good horse when he sees one. So when a two-year-old chestnut gelding named Chisholm, by WinStar Farm’s Congrats (AP Indy / Secretariat) out of the Bold Ruler-bred Icy Warning, entered the racing stable’s program after consigning for nearly half a million dollars at the Ocala Breeders’ Sale, the seven-time Eclipse Award

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Sonny’s Story

Even before she could walk, Devyn says horses have been her passion, and it’s a love affair that has continued to grow through the years. From the time she started taking lessons at age 6, Devyn knew she was hooked. Today, Devyn is getting a degree in Equine Science. And during her non-academic hours, she spends her time riding and caring for Sonny.

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This Rescue Horse Owes His Life to Omega-3s, Says His Owner

“My veterinarian didn’t think we could save him. Nothing was working right. Not his kidneys, not his liver function. His heart rate was about 20 bpm. When I first saw Charger in the non-flesh (because he had none), I was scared. I had seen many horses, but none so emaciated.” That was horsewoman (and some

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Share What Makes Your Dad a Horse Family Hero

Wellpride wants to salute the often ‘unsung heroes’ in our horse families: dads. The Wellpride ‘Swell With Pride Contest’ is designed to reward dads who encourage, support (and often underwrite!) their family’s love of horses. In time for Father’s Day, we’re giving away nearly $100 worth of free Wellpride fish oil for horses, as well

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Share Your Pride Contest

Are you proud of your horse or pony? Were they a rescue or in need of a new role when you found them? Wellpride understands the love and dedication that goes into building a relationship with an equine partner and wants to reward those special stories of success and transformation. In 250 words or less,

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Kathryn and Calabrae, Part III: Dressage Showing Tips

Since our last edition, Calabrae has really improved with his rehabbing. While his workload is still small, he’s handling the weekly increase in exercise wonderfully. In fact, our biggest challenge – or perhaps I should say my biggest challenge – is to keep him walking calmly! He is SO ready to work that he pretty

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Kathryn and Calabrae Part II: The Road to Recovery

They say that when it rains, it pours. But how often does it monsoon? When everything goes from bad to worse and back again, it’s hard to stay hopeful, pick up the pieces, and keep moving. I’m speaking of my horse, Calabrae, and his recovery from a one-time farrier over-trimming. Trying solution after solution, only

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