Country Lifestyles
Profile on: Dr. Molly Bellefeuille, DVM, MS
By staff writer Jessica Bartel
It seems most girls, from a young age, have an obsession with horses. Their bond is one that can not be described. With a child’s youthful imagination and a horse’s gallant and majestic nature, it seems every girl was meant to have a horse as her best friend. That bond was no different for veterinarian, Dr. Molly Bellefeuille, DVM, MS. Born in Washington State and raised in Newman Lake, WA. Bellefeuille credits her mother for introducing her to horses.
It all started with 4-H then progressed into showing western performance quarter horses. From age 15, through her high school career, Bellefeuille volunteered and worked at a mixed-animal veterinarian clinic. It was always her objective to become a veterinarian one day.
After high school Bellefeuille attended Washington State University where she obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science, achieved her Master’s degree in Animal Reproduction and completed veterinarian school. While at vet school Bellefeuille worked as a technician in the equine surgery department for seven years. “I gained lots of experience while working there and helped pay my way through vet school,” she said of her experience.
After her time at Washington State was complete, Bellefeuille wanted to go where the horse industry was abundant, where she could work on “the best of the best.” That sentiment led her to Weatherford, TX. Three years ago Bellefeuille came to Texas to participate in a one-year internship with Equine Sports Medicine and Surgery Center. After her internship was accomplished, the young vet began a three-year surgery residency with ESMS, where she is currently in her second year. To read more pick up the April 2014 issue of North Texas Farm & Ranch.
By Dal Houston
I am terribly saddened by all the argumentative discourse that seems to be going on in today’s world. It seems as though it is no longer enough just to disagree on certain issues. We are expected to classify someone as an enemy if they do not always agree with us on all issues, lest we be considered weak.
To make things even worse, because those who disagree with you are now considered enemies, the sentiment seems to be that it is only fair and proper to destroy them, because they are the enemy, again with the fear of ridicule for being weak if we do not fight.
With all that said, and seemingly unrelated, I am a big John Wayne fan. From watching him dive into his role as a cowboy, to marveling at his time portraying a soldier or appreciating his acting gig as a sailor, there is seldom a week that goes by without me watching at least one
To read more, pick up a copy of the April issue of NTFR magazine. To subscribe by mail, call 940-872-5922.
By Martha Crump
That old adage, “What you don’t know won’t hurt you.,” may have some basis in truth when applied to minor situations. However, when what you don’t know is presented in the form of a “Trojan Horse” and is what amounts to an incredible attempt to fleece American property rights, it becomes a different story altogether.
To put this unbelievable tale together, we need to step back to Joe Biden’s 2021 Executive Order which pledged commitment to help restore balance on public lands and waters, to create jobs, and to provide a path to align the management of America’s public lands and waters with our nation’s climate, conservation, and clean energy goals.
To read more, pick up a copy of the April issue of NTFR magazine. To subscribe by mail, call 940-872-5922.
By Lacey Vilhauer
Ingredients:
1 whole lemon, seeded and roughly chopped
2 cups sugar
2 pounds strawberries, hulled
Juice of 1 to 2 lemons
¼ cup water
Directions:
Place the chopped lemon and sugar in a food processor and pulse until combined. Transfer to a large bowl. Puree the strawberries in a food processor and add to the lemon mixture along with juice of one lemon and water. Taste and add more juice as desired.
To read more, pick up a copy of the April issue of NTFR magazine. To subscribe by mail, call 940-872-5922.
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