February 2017 – The Northwest Horse Source

Trainers Needed for Extreme Mustang Makeover to be Held at Evergreen State Fairgrounds

February 28, 2017 by Press

GEORGETOWN, TX – The Extreme Mustang Makeover is stopping Monroe, Washington, August 17-19, 2017. This event, produced by the Mustang Heritage Foundation, in partnership with the Bureau of Land Management’s Wild Horse and Burro Program, is currently seeking youth and adult trainers to participate in the 100-day wild horse training …

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Travel in Style With the New Noble Outfitters™ Helmet Hat Bag!

August 5, 2020February 25, 2017 by Press

Keep your helmet dry, clean and free of scratches with the new Noble Outfitters™ Helmet Hat Bag! This stylish semi-structured bag with wall padding protects your helmet between uses and during travel. Designed with durable 600 Denier 100% polyester canvas, this helmet bag features a full zipper opening and removable …

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Stonewater Ranch Highlight – Quiet Moments

February 24, 2017 by Northwest Horse Source

It’s a sunny February Saturday. The horses all have that lazy sunshine-on-our-backs sleepy look. Scratching necks, I walk through the herd, saying hello. My personal horses, Two-Step and Blitz, look at me and assess if I might be there to ask something of them. I am not. We spend some …

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WASHINGTON ICON JIM PENNEY DIES AT AGE 82

February 24, 2017 by Press

AUBURN, Wash. (February 22) – Jim Penney, a charter member of the Washington Racing Hall of Fame who saddled a record five Longacres Mile winners, died Tuesday at his home in Edgewood. Jim Penney ranked at or near the top of every major training category at Emerald Downs, Longacres and …

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UC Davis Partners with British Emergency Leader to Advance Disaster Preparedness for Horses

February 24, 2017 by Press

What do you do when your companion animals and horses are caught in an accident? Or need to be evacuated because of flood or fire? What do you do when your client calls whose companion animal or horse is trapped? Advanced training and preparation are essential for first responders, veterinarians …

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Eating! An Important Key to Improving Insulin Resistance

August 5, 2020February 23, 2017 by Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D.

By Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D. Do you have an overweight horse? Chances are he is insulin resistant. Excess body fat leads to elevated insulin. Elevated insulin leads to more body fat storage, which leads to greater insulin resistance, and the vicious cycle continues. Even horses of normal weight can …

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ECIR 2017 NO Laminitis! Conference

February 22, 2017 by Press

Equine Cushing’s and Insulin Resistance Group Inc. Announces 2017 NO Laminitis! Conference The US alone has almost 10 million horses. The most current estimates are that 10% to 15% of horses will suffer from laminitis every year, with 80% to 90% of the cases caused by endocrine disease. That is, …

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My Horse Grinds His Teeth

August 5, 2020February 21, 2017 by Alice Trindle

Q: I understand you do dressage but I’m hoping you may be able to help. I recently got a horse from the stable I had been working at and getting lessons on for about one year. Lately I’ve noticed, particularly when he hasn’t been worked in a while, that he …

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How to Stop Barging Through Shoulder?

August 5, 2020February 21, 2017 by Al Dunning

Q: I would like to give a little background so that my question will be as clear as possible: I own a 13 year old Cob X Frisian gelding (15.2hh) ride & drive called Roger. I have had him since he was a youngster & trained him myself in all …

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IEA Holds First Competition Ever in Washington State

February 21, 2017 by Press

Ridgefield, Washington – February 20, 2017 – The Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) reached another significant milestone when over 100 participants came together February 10 – 12 to host and participate in the very first IEA event in the State of Washington. The weekend competition was held at the Clark County Event …

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Month: February 2017

Trainers Needed for Extreme Mustang Makeover to be Held at Evergreen State Fairgrounds

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Travel in Style With the New Noble Outfitters™ Helmet Hat Bag!

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Stonewater Ranch Highlight – Quiet Moments

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WASHINGTON ICON JIM PENNEY DIES AT AGE 82

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UC Davis Partners with British Emergency Leader to Advance Disaster Preparedness for Horses

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Eating! An Important Key to Improving Insulin Resistance

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ECIR 2017 NO Laminitis! Conference

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My Horse Grinds His Teeth

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How to Stop Barging Through Shoulder?

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IEA Holds First Competition Ever in Washington State

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