June 2017 – Page 3 of 3 – The Northwest Horse Source

Hay before grain, or vice versa?

August 5, 2020June 1, 2017 by Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D.

Grain Fed on Empty Stomach Increases Acid By Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D. I receive a recurring question: which should be fed first—hay or grain? If you’re feeding correctly, this issue is truly a moot point, because the horse should have access to forage in hay and/or pasture 24/7 with …

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What the Horse! Product Reviews and More

June 30, 2020June 1, 2017 by Theresa Rice

Saddle Pad Care by Theresa Rice When you first tried your saddle on your horse, I’m sure you also evaluated the fit of the saddle pad. Acting as a shock absorber and a tool for improving saddle fit, the saddle pad plays an important role in your horse’s comfort. …

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Equine Rabies

August 5, 2020June 1, 2017 by David Sauter D.V.M.

Vaccination Prevents This Fatal Disease by David Sauter, DVM Rabies is a fatal viral disease and all mammals are susceptible. The virus is transmitted in the saliva of a rabid animal, often into a wound, but can also occur through contact with brain or nervous system tissue. In the …

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Horses and Their People

August 5, 2020June 1, 2017 by Kim Roe

A Supportive Tribe by Kim Roe One of my favorite picture books as a child told the story of a woman who owned a barn full of horses of every color. Each day she went out to the barn, walked down the row of stalls, and chose one of …

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June 2017 Cover Story: Team Equine – Keeping Horses Comfortable

August 5, 2020June 1, 2017 by Kim Roe

Roper Johnny McDonnell Appreciates Quality Service and Products by Kim Roe Johnny McDonnell takes team roping seriously. A hard-working manager of a landscaping company on weekdays, he and his wife, Erin Givens, also own and operate Sterling Hunter/Jumpers Riding Stable in Buda, Texas. They own 18 horses, many of …

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Book Review: The Horse Lover’s Encyclopedia – Edited by Jessie Hass

August 5, 2020June 1, 2017 by Northwest Horse Source

From braids to breeds, fetlocks to forelocks, gates to gaits, the equestrian vocabulary is vast, colorful, and precise. With more than 400 pages and 500 color photographs, The Horse Lover’s Encyclopedia is an A to Z celebration of everything about this magnificent animal. Nearly 100 breeds—from the elegant Akhal-Tek to …

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Maintaining Speed Over Double Mini Mounds and Hills

August 5, 2020June 1, 2017 by Mark Bolender

Patience and Time Leads to Success by Mark Bolender In any equine discipline, a consistent cadence with forward motion is a desired skill. This skill does not come easily but is worth the work that goes into it. In the discipline of Mountain Trail this is a skill that …

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Hay before grain, or vice versa?

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What the Horse! Product Reviews and More

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Equine Rabies

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Horses and Their People

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June 2017 Cover Story: Team Equine – Keeping Horses Comfortable

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Book Review: The Horse Lover’s Encyclopedia – Edited by Jessie Hass

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Maintaining Speed Over Double Mini Mounds and Hills

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