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The Quick & Easy Way to Understand Navicular Disease

Handy Hoof Hints, Part 4 By Carole Herder     The idea that working horses can be barefoot is not new. Horses have a long history of barefoot performance and have carried fully armored men into battle. They have been used for fieldwork, war, and performance in their natural barefoot …

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Covering Compost and Manure Storage

Proper Moisture Level is Essential for Healthy Compost By Alayne Blickle, Horses for Clean Water   Composting horse manure is a wonderful option for manure management. The advantages are many and have been discussed in previous articles of mine, including how to build a composting bin system. One of the …

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Grand Champion™ Fly Repellent Joins Farnam’s Fly Control Lineup

Farnam is pleased to introduce Grand Champion™ Fly Repellent, the company’s only two-in-one product that provides dazzling shine while repelling and killing flies, gnats and mosquitoes at the same time. This double duty makes Grand Champion Fly Repellent great for use at the show, as well as trail riding… or anytime it’s important …

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Super-Sized Performance Horses

In the Service of our Veterans By Karen Pickering   On Saturday, May 26 I found myself at the Bellingham Memorial Day Parade. A small group of local veterans from Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1585, led by John Ferdon, boarded a beautifully decorated wagon owned by Paul and Gail …

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Breeding Performance Horses

Goals Drive Decisions and Choices By Allison Trimble   As a student at Cal Poly I majored in animal science with an emphasis in livestock production. I learned nutrition, pasture management, and all the other pertinent classes, but reproduction was my favorite topic. I have experienced different management practices over …

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The Heart of a Horse

What’s Inside a Performance Horse is Most Significant By Kim Roe   Not long ago I was scrolling through Facebook and found an article by Rachael Turner in Horse & Hound Magazine. The story was about a 13’3” hand pony eventing at the upper levels in Australia. The pony, Lakevale …

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The Grant County Fairgrounds

Host a Top-Notch Event in Moses Lake By Kim Roe and Spencer Biallas     Do you ever wonder what goes into hosting a horse show or equine event? Do you know that many organizers struggle to secure suitable equestrian facilities? Finding an affordable facility with all the needed amenities …

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Foal Training Success Tips

Follow these tips from Clinton Anderson to get your partnership with your foal off to the best start.   Be consistent. The earlier you start working with your foal, the quicker he’ll learn the right behavior and never get the chance to develop bad habits. Don’t leave him turned out …

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The Qualities of a Good Performance Horse

What Makes a Top Prospect? By Kim Roe   What is a performance horse and what makes him different from any other horse? Performance horses are horses that accomplish something and have the ability to perform with efficiency. These are the horses dreams are built around from the moment they …

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Hay Before Grain?

Preventing Digestive Upset Means Horses Need Continuous Fiber By Eleanor Blazer   It’s feeding time and the horses know it. Feed buckets are rattling; there are nickers and the banging of hooves against gates.  In most stables the concentrate or “grain” is given first––to satisfy the immediate need and calm the …

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