The Hood River Saddle Club has extended an invitation to folks throughout the Gorge to join them on Tuesday, Feb. 4, and meet Dr. Kayla Shepherd, DVM, who will be the club’s guest speaker.

At the Saddle Club meeting, Dr. Shepherd will present information on proper equine nutrition, which is the foundation for happy, healthy horses, enabling them to perform to the best of their ability. Attendees will gain a better understanding of the value and importance good nutrition, helping everyone make the best decisions about proper diet for their horses.  HRSC is located at 4384 Belmont Drive (corner of Belmont and Country Club Road). The meeting will begin with a potluck at 6 p.m. Dr. Shepherd’s presentation will begin at 6:30 p.m. and last approximately one hour. For more information, contact HRSC president Neal Thornton at 541-705-5580.Â