The story of a girl who grew up loving horses is as American as apple pie. But that girl growing up to start her own equine business is perhaps a less common story. That’s the case with horse trainer Caitlin Trowbridge, 31, owner and operator of Timber Ridge Performance Horses, in Rocheport, which opened last […]
The miracle of life is a strange, beautiful, and sometimes terrifying ordeal for humans and animals alike. However, most four-legged mothers don’t typically give birth in a hospital, making delivery a dangerous and often life-threatening experience. This is the issue that Libby Martin, Paula Hodges, and Fardis Najafifard have set out to fix with their
Most of us have heard the saying: “Give a man a fish, you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, you feed him for a lifetime.” For some Columbia residents, hunting and fishing is how they feed their families while teaching the next generation to do the same. “These days, people are
Since being established in 1884, The University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine has become one of the most prestigious institutions of its kind. It’s one of only 30 veterinary colleges in the United States accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association. It’s also the only Missouri college to confer the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
What do outlaw country singer Waylon Jennings, baseball legend Charley Pride, and Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker have in common? While nothing about their professions or hobbies unites them, there is one place where all three have found a home: Wehmeyer Farms. Waylon, Charley, and Harrison are the names of the Wehmeyer children’s show
A neighbor’s dog attacked a sweet, long-haired Chihuahua. When Rosco, in need of surgery, shots, and antibiotics, and his owner were unable to pay for his medical bills, Rosco was one of the first animals to receive assistance from Armani’s Angels. Armani’s Angels was started by Jessica Robertson, a full-time loan officer at Flat Branch
Pets in schools are great for educating and creating a fun classroom atmosphere for children. Unfortunately, school pets are generally limited to small animals — hamsters, turtles, and the like. But a few Columbia schools are stretching those boundaries through the Adopt a Stuffed Animal program. This program uses stuffed animals, sometimes life-sized ones, to
From clownfish to coral to cacti, The Basement Reef specializes in the less common, the out of the ordinary. The aquatic life and houseplant store opened in the North Village Arts District last July and is celebrating its first year of being in business. Opening a new business during a pandemic might not be for
Job description I manage new client inquiries and meetings, scheduling, payroll, hiring, training, and also still do some pet sitting and dog walking visits. Professional background I graduated from MU in 2008 with a degree in animal science. I worked as a veterinary assistant for about 10 years before, during, and after college prior to
