January 2014 – The Northwest Horse Source

January 2014 Cover Story: The Washington State Horse Expo

August 5, 2020January 20, 2014 by Catherine Madera

Reignite Your Passion in 2014 by Catherine Madera On Valentines weekend—February 14-16—there’s one event guaranteed to engage the heart and soul of every horse lover in the Northwest: The Washington State Horse Expo. Passion can be defined as “powerful, intense emotion; deep overwhelming emotion” and Valentine’s Day weekend is …

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Is a Baby in Your Mare’s Future?

August 5, 2020January 1, 2014 by Northwest Horse Source

Breeding Considerations in the Older Mare by Brandi Holohan, DVM, Pilchuck Veterinary Hospital Breeding horses has changed significantly from what it has been in the past. Previously, broodmares were maintained for bloodlines or for performance ability and performance mares would be retired from show and then begin the broodmare career. …

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Playing with Horses

August 5, 2020January 1, 2014 by Northwest Horse Source

Ideas for Joyful Learning by Jutta Weimers The films Playing with Horses accompany Jutta Wiemers’ book From Leading to Liberty and are meant to inspire fun with horses in a way to achieve perfect partnership. All the proposed games are beneficial to the horse: they will keep his body healthy, …

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Purina® Hydration Hay™ Blocks Improved Hydration Levels During High-Heat Transport

May 4, 2020January 1, 2014 by Purina Animal Nutrition

Since we launched Purina® Hydration Hay™ in early 2013, we have had numerous reports of horses benefiting from the combination of quality hay immersed in water for an all-in-one meal. Horses during transport, at horse shows, in the veterinary clinic, during cold snaps and more were staying hydrated and healthy …

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“It’s a Wrap!”

June 15, 2018January 1, 2014 by American Blazer Horse Association

ABHA Finishes 2013 with 7th Annual Banquet and Business Meeting On November 2nd, the American Blazer Horse Association wrapped up the 2013 year with its 7th Annual banquet and general business meeting. Our banquet was held in Nampa, Idaho at the Personal Ponies Event Center. It is a very nice …

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Horse Buying Trends in Today’s Economy

August 5, 2020January 1, 2014 by Allison Trimble

How to Find Your All-Around Forever Horse by Allison Trimble The economic downturn saw many people moving away from the competitive show pen, but not out of horses. Commonly, buyers are now looking for one horse to be their partner in all things. I see a new trend in people …

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Can Any Horse Be a Trail Horse?

August 5, 2020January 1, 2014 by Robert Eversole

The Roles of Nature Versus Nurture When Buying a Trail Horse by Robert Eversole What defines a *good* trail horse? Is any horse suitable to carry you into the wilderness? Plato and Descartes might have suggested that a horse is born with all of the innate abilities required to …

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Boycotting Resolutions

August 5, 2020January 1, 2014 by Karen Pickering

Discover a Better Way to Welcome the New Year by Karen Pickering According to Wikipedia, 88% of New Year’s Resolutions fail. So why do we do this silly exercise? The New Year is a fresh start; a chance to wipe the slate clean and begin anew. But does …

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A Grand Passion

August 5, 2020January 1, 2014 by Catherine Madera

Cavalia’s Odysseo a Feast for the Soul by Catherine Madera Ralph Waldo Emerson called the riding life a “grand passion.” No doubt he would appreciate Normand LaTourelle’s latest creation, the grand spectacle and equestrian adventure that is Odysseo. Like his previous show, Cavalia, it is wowing audiences all over …

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Finding Balance

June 30, 2020January 1, 2014 by Eleanor Blazer

The Physical and Mental Components of a Well Balanced Horse by Eleanor Blazer Balance: we all strive for it. It’s a word used frequently by horse owners, trainers, farriers, veterinarians, nutritionists and holistic practitioners. There are several definitions for balance: equal distribution of weight, mental/emotional stability, the ability to …

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Month: January 2014

January 2014 Cover Story: The Washington State Horse Expo

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Is a Baby in Your Mare’s Future?

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Playing with Horses

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Purina® Hydration Hay™ Blocks Improved Hydration Levels During High-Heat Transport

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“It’s a Wrap!”

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Horse Buying Trends in Today’s Economy

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Can Any Horse Be a Trail Horse?

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Boycotting Resolutions

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A Grand Passion

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Finding Balance

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