August 2017 – Page 3 of 4 – The Northwest Horse Source

Go Native with Hedgerows

August 5, 2020August 1, 2017 by Alayne Blickle

Plant Buffers on Horse Properties by Alayne Blickle Many horse owners don’t realize how helpful native trees and shrubs can be on a horse property. People, wildlife (including our valuable native pollinating insects), horses, and the environment can all benefit from a landscape of native plants. Native plants are …

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Introducing CoolDownTM from Absorbine®

May 4, 2020August 1, 2017 by Northwest Horse Source

In the heat of the summer, a tough workout often means sweaty horses, tired muscles, and hot legs. Absorbine® has been soothing aches and pains with liniment for more than 125 years, and their latest innovation is a refreshing approach to cooling horses down. CoolDownTM is a new herbal after-workout rinse made …

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Big-Name Clinicians

November 28, 2017August 1, 2017 by Aliena Hook

Why Go? by Aliena Hook Whether you are just starting out in the equestrian world or have ridden all your life, most of us recognize big-name trainers like Clinton Anderson, John Lyons, and Pat Parelli. These trainers and clinicians have developed their own system for many years and travel …

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Horse Leg Protection

June 30, 2020August 1, 2017 by Eleanor Blazer

Know Your Wraps and How to Apply Them by Eleanor Blazer Protecting a horse’s legs effectively and correctly is a skill every horseman should perfect. No matter the type of protection it must be properly used and applied. The basic wrap categories are: wound bandages, standing wraps, exercise wraps, …

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Preventing Ulcers

June 30, 2020August 1, 2017 by Northwest Horse Source

Protect Your Horse Before and During Stress by Beohringer Ingelheim Animal Health Most competitive horses experience quite a few big changes in their lives. They will change barns, find new owners, work with different trainers and learn new skills or disciplines. Upsets in their routine can cause stress, which …

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Paul Zarzyski Cowboy Poet

May 1, 2020August 1, 2017 by Northwest Horse Source

Extraordinary Performance Brings Poetry to Life Meet poet/lyricist/humorist/philosopher and ex-bronc-twister, Paul Zarzyski, who translates his rodeo-yoda lingo into universal idioms saluting love, wisdom, and a lusty gusto for life! Zarzyski is the recipient of the 2005 Montana Governor’s Arts Award for Literature, as well as a three-time recipient of …

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Equine Dentistry

August 5, 2020August 1, 2017 by Dr. Lindsay Helvey

Yearly Oral Exam Important for Horse Health by Lindsay Helvey, DVM Dentistry is an important part of your horse’s general healthcare. An oral exam is recommended yearly to help monitor normal wear and identify potential problems. Discomfort in the mouth can lead to poor weight, decreased performance and bad …

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How to Find a Trainer

August 5, 2020August 1, 2017 by Kim Roe

Tips for Choosing Your Best Match by Kim Roe Recently I attended a clinic given by someone I find gentle, patient, and classical. I enjoy riding with this trainer because I know my horse will be safe and I won’t be pushed into an uncomfortable place that I can’t …

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Horse Fencing 101

August 5, 2020August 1, 2017 by Allison Trimble

Good Fences Bring Peace of Mind by Allison Trimble While standing in my field last week pondering why my weanling colt feels comfortable walking straight through my shoddy electric fence, it dawned on me that fencing is a huge part of horse ownership. We are preparing to fence our …

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Horse Training is a Lifelong Pursuit

August 5, 2020August 1, 2017 by Kim Roe

A Journey of Discovery by Kim Roe One of my favorite poems is Riding Lesson, by the Pulitzer Prize winning poet Henry Taylor. I learned two things from an early riding teacher. He held a nervous filly in one hand and gestured with the other, saying “Listen. Keep one …

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Month: August 2017

Go Native with Hedgerows

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Introducing CoolDownTM from Absorbine®

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Big-Name Clinicians

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Horse Leg Protection

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Preventing Ulcers

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Paul Zarzyski Cowboy Poet

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Equine Dentistry

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How to Find a Trainer

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Horse Fencing 101

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Horse Training is a Lifelong Pursuit

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