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Dec202020

ELS News

ELS NewsDecember 20, 2020

Here you will find current weather events that affect the schedule, Holiday closures, and special events at the farm. Copy…

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Dec182020

Welcome to Horse Life

Horse LifeDecember 18, 2020

The purpose of the Equine Life Solutions Horse Life Blog is to post fun information, announcements, and to share Holly…

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Feb172021

2/17 Wednesday Open for Lessons

ELS NewsFebruary 17, 2021

Thanks for hanging in there with us during our “brief”  snow interruption for lessons. To ensure everyone’s safety, we will…

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Feb152021

Feb 16, 2021 No Lessons!

ELS NewsFebruary 15, 2021

Due to the high level of risk factors that melting snow and ice have on the arena and horses, we…

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Feb122021

Feb 13 & 14 Weather Alert: Closed

ELS NewsFebruary 12, 2021

Due to the unpredictable volume of snow and the below 30 degree expected weekend temps, ELS will close Saturday and…

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Feb112021

2/11/21 Thursday Lessons Open

ELS NewsFebruary 11, 2021

We are open today! As of “this morning,” weather forecasting has snow coming into the northern part of Washington Friday…

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Feb92021

Feb 2021 First Snow Event

ELS NewsFebruary 9, 2021

Anyone who has lived in the Pacific NW knows that weather forecasting in Washington is challenging at best, and particularly…

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Jan12021

Happy New Year!

ELS NewsJanuary 1, 2021

Thank goodness 2020 is behind us! What new challenges do we face in 2021? What a relief that horses do…

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Dec22020

CLOSED Dec, 24-25!

ELS NewsDecember 2, 2020
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Nov232020

Happy Thanksgiving!

ELS NewsNovember 23, 2020

We’re Closed Thursday 11/26 Only! Growing up with horses, Norman Thelwell inspired me to try everything he cartooned. Check out…

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Nov192020

Horseback Riding is Fun and Healthy During Covid-19

Horse LifeNovember 19, 2020

Horseback Riding is a Fun and Safe Outdoor Activity! Here is some great info regarding outdoor activity safety during Covid-19.…

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Nov152020

Covid-19 Important Update!

ELS NewsNovember 15, 2020

Greetings Students and Parents, Winter is fast approaching and we are relieved to report that we have had zero illnesses…

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Oct292020

Covid-19 2020-21 Fall/Winter Updates

ELS NewsOctober 29, 2020

Greetings ELS Students and Parents, Here is some information to help you prepare for the uncertain Covid-19 fall/winter. Progress vs.…

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Oct262020

TIPS FOR STAYING WARM OUTDOORS

ELS News, Horse LifeOctober 26, 2020

Staying warm while horseback riding in winter is challenging: Our clothes get damp when we sweat and, we have periods…

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Sep192020

9/19 We are Open for Lessons

ELS NewsSeptember 19, 2020

The air quality is nearing normal and safe to breathe and resume lessons and activities at the barn!  Please do…

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Sep182020

Lessons Start Tonight and Saturday!

ELS NewsSeptember 18, 2020

9/18 Friday Eve & 9/19 Saturday Lessons On It seems that the weather is finally cooperating and clearing out our…

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Sep172020

Air Quality is Improving!

ELS NewsSeptember 17, 2020

Hang in There…It’s Almost Over! As the air quality continues to improve, I am reminded once again to keep all…

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Sep162020

When Will This End???

ELS NewsSeptember 16, 2020

Closed Thursday 9/17/2020 For the health of everyone, Equine Life Solutions has been Closed since 9/8 and will remain closed…

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Sep152020

Effects of Wildfire Smoke on Livestock & Pets

Horse LifeSeptember 15, 2020

Wildfire smoke can have a negative, lingering effect on the humans that care for livestock outdoors.  The horses, chickens, and…

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Sep152020

Here We Go Again…

ELS NewsSeptember 15, 2020

Lessons are canceled today (9/15) and tomorrow (9/16) due to continuing unhealthy air quality (AQI). Although the number today has…

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Sep142020

Smoke Lingers…Lessons canceled

ELS NewsSeptember 14, 2020

Due to the lingering wildfire smoke, lessons will be closed Monday 9/14 through Tuesday 9/15.  Keep checking back here for…

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Sep132020

Oh What a Year!

ELS News, Horse LifeSeptember 13, 2020

As we all figure out how to navigate the seemingly unending challenges in 2020, I am inspired to remember all…

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What Next???

ELS NewsSeptember 13, 2020

If the Covid-19 Pandemic wasn’t enough? ELS has been closed since 9/8 through today 9/13. We are cautiously optimistic we…

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Smoke Alert!

ELS NewsSeptember 10, 2020

Equine Life Solutions is closed for lessons/training and other outdoor programs until the wildfire smoke clears. Thanks for your patience…

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Air Quality Expected to Worsen

ELS NewsSeptember 7, 2020

As we watch the wildfire news in horror and compassion, its effects are extending into our local area.  The forecast…

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May102020

Book Club: Horse Life Lesson 1

UncategorizedMay 10, 2020

Let’s begin our first lesson by following real horses along their life cycle and learn about the joyful and sometimes…

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May32020

ELS Covid-19 Update 5/3/2020

News & UpdatesMay 3, 2020

Many of you saw the Governor’s May 1st plan to reopen the economy. It is a Four-Phase Plan intended to…

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Apr72020

COVID-19 Update: 4/7/2020

News & UpdatesApril 7, 2020

Equine Life Solutions will remain closed during the extended Stay Safe, Stay at Home Order. We will wait in hope…

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Apr42020

ELS Stay Safe Video 4/4/2020!

News & UpdatesApril 4, 2020

One of our talented Boarders, Melissa, Freya’s human, made this amazing video before the “Stay at Home Order.” We were…

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Mar202020

Meet the Fiber Residents of Holly Farm

Farm LifeMarch 20, 2020

What on earth are they looking at? Can you tell who the leader is? Which ones are alpacas and which…

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Mar202020

COVID-19 Update: 3/19/2020

News & UpdatesMarch 20, 2020

ELS Stables Lessons Suspended Here is the latest update we sent out by email to our ELS Community. We will…

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Jan232020

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Living LifeJanuary 23, 2020

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Nov12019

Pet Friends You Should Know if You Live In Bothell

Pet LifeNovember 1, 2019

Cats of Bothell: A Facebook Group for “people living or working in Bothell, WA or surrounding cities.  It’s a local…

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Nov12019

Is Bareback Riding Safe?

Exercise With CoryNovember 1, 2019

Bareback riding is the oldest form of riding. Feeling the motion and movement as close as possible to the horse’s…

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Do You Know? Treeless Saddles

UncategorizedNovember 1, 2019

Over the past 10 years, we have used treeless saddles to physically rehabilitate horses, and have had remarkable success. Many…

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Nov12019

Do You Know? Jodhpurs

UncategorizedNovember 1, 2019

The difference between jodhpurs and breeches is actually more about what boots you wear them with. Breeches are tight fitting all the way down,…

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Nov12019

Zero Balancing By Megan Ayrault Part 1

UncategorizedNovember 1, 2019

Although Megan first came to bodywork through the physical (massage, anatomy, etc.), she soon discovered that she could not ignore…

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Nov12019

The Mealworms of Egg Song Farm Part 1

Farm LifeNovember 1, 2019

A Fun Hobby for Kids! Chickens Love Them! If you’ve ever visited a farmers market in south Snohomish County and stopped by the Egg Song Farm…

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Oct22019

Preparing Fleece to Spin Part 1

Farm LifeOctober 2, 2019

In the seven years I’ve been spinning fiber and roving to make yarn, I’ve always bought ready-to-spin fiber and roving, thinking it was…

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Request for Submissions

UncategorizedOctober 2, 2019

Have a suggestion for us? Want to write a letter to the editor? Know a business we should feature? We’d…

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Get To Know Us Better

UncategorizedOctober 2, 2019

AREAS THAT NEED ADDITIONAL ATTENTION OR QUESTIONS THAT STILL NEED ANSWERS ARE HIGHLIGHTED We are a free online magazine connecting…

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Monday Feb 18, 2019

ELS Weather EventsFebruary 18, 2019

Thanks to all our clients who tried to schedule makeups today. Unfortunately the ice/snow melt off the roof is not…

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What a Snow Bummer! Closed Sunday 2/17/19

UncategorizedFebruary 17, 2019

Although the warm air and rain are helping melt the snow, the sheets of ice on the arena roof have…

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Saturday February 16 Lessons Canceled…AGAIN!

ELS Weather EventsFebruary 16, 2019

The safety of our students, staff, and horses weighs heavy on our minds today. The driveway down the hill and…

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Welcome to the ELS Blog!

UncategorizedFebruary 15, 2019

Although asked for many years to write a Blog, I have been remiss to get this Blog up and going.…

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Robbin Flies Home

InspirationalFebruary 15, 2019

One late summer day in 2006, I was searching for school horses, with few issues to fix. There out in…

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Thursday February 14, 2019

ELS Weather EventsFebruary 14, 2019

Happy Valentine’s Day! We are CLOSED today! The arena will remain closed until the majority of snow/ice slides off the…

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2019 Weather Updates

ELS Weather EventsFebruary 13, 2019

Wednesday February 12, 2019 Here We Go Again!   In the interest of safety for humans and horses, we have canceled…

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Apr292014

Welcome to the World “Merlin”

InspirationalApril 29, 2014

Well, true to good form, our Merlin entered fooling the likes of “his” welcoming committee. For 10 hours “we” thought…

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In Memory of Lily

InspirationalFebruary 15, 2010

My Lily, My Friend By Robyn Smith           I liked you the moment you came to…

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