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Saying Goodbye

January 2017

Making an End-of-Life Plan for Your Horse by Allison Trimble   The hardest thing about loving a horse is the inevitable outcome. I always hope the end will come easily and painlessly, but that is rare. In reality, we are stewards of our animal family and are responsible for their health and …

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Growing Trust

January 2017

Ride with Your Whole Body by Aliena Hook   There’s something completely different about riding a horse bareback and without a bridle. It’s finding trust, a bond, a relationship hidden within silent communication. It’s two bodies becoming one—like a centaur—not just a rider and her horse. I have found this …

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Looking Forward to a New Show Year

January 2017

How to Qualify for Finals by Sally Sutherland   By now everyone is back from the end-of-year finals of their various associations and so it’s time to plan for next year’s qualifying periods. For the National Reining Horse Association, you will need to select a local affiliate club and attend …

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Feeding for Healthy Muscle

January 2017

Two Amino Acids Often Deficient in Equine Diets by Dr. Eleanor   Most people are misinformed about protein in the equine diet, but it’s important to get this key nutrient right. Nutrition provides powerful support to acquire and keep well-developed muscles, and it’s completely within your control. Efficient, strong muscular function …

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Dealing with Mud

January 2017

Creativity Saves Money by Wendy Croney   Another new year, another opportunity for budget friendly tips on how to care for our favorite four-legged friend — the horse! Here at Galloping Horse Equestrian my goal is to work hard each day to give great care to my beloved horses. I’m …

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Rendezvous 2017

January 2017

A Packed Schedule by Teri Starke   It’s hard to believe 2017 is here! We are knee deep in the planning and organizing of Back Country Horsemen of Washington’s Rendezvous 2017 at Kittitas Valley Event Center in Ellensburg. This year is special as it is BCHW’s 40th anniversary. Come celebrate …

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Breathing Heavy: Looking at Heaves

By Jennifer Roberts   We have all had a hard time catching our breath from time to time, but can you imagine if that happened on a consistent basis? For horses with heaves, a disease much like asthma in humans, difficulties in breathing is a fact of life. And, much …

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January 2017 Cover Story: The Legacy of Cougar Creek Corral

A Gypsy Vanner and Drum Horse Tradition Begins by Chad Walton and Monica Henken   In 1966, in the rural community of Ferndale, Washington, the Edwin Henken family began to build a legacy. Northwest Clydesdales was the product of Edwin’s dreams. He, his friends, and his family invested countless labor-intensive …

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Equine Asthma

January 2017

How to Help the Horse with Heaves by Eleanor Blazer   Do you know the normal resting respiration rate of your horse? Knowledge of this easy-to-monitor vital sign could help you detect the start of equine asthma, better known as “heaves”. Early detection will enable you and your veterinarian to …

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Breeding or Buying?

January 2017

What’s the Right Thing to Do? by Karen Pickering   When it comes to finding the right horse there are so many options it can be overwhelming. My experience buying horses is that they usually find me. It’s been 16 years since I bought a horse and I realize how …

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