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Mustangs are Coming to Stonewater Ranch

Stall and Fencing Renovations Have Begun By Dorothea Bartholomew   A crew of staff and volunteers recently began renovations to the horse barn at Stonewater Ranch. This is the first visible step toward bringing BLM mustangs onto the ranch. The project includes leveling nine stalls, pouring concrete for the stall …

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ND Flax Milling Grows and Processes Fresh Cold-Milled Flax

ND Flax Milling, a fourth-generation family business in North Dakota, produces flax on their own farm and are committed to growing the highest-quality crops available. This form of fresh flax offers the best nutrient absorption. The process prevents oxidation and negative breakdown. Cold milled means the flax seed is never …

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Book Review: Feed Your Horse Like a Horse By Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D.

Feeding is the foundation of every horse’s health, but answers can be hard to find. Based on solid science and the author’s long experience, Feed Your Horse Like A Horse illuminates the secrets of equine nutrition and points the way toward lifelong vitality for your horse. Part one explains the …

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Care of the Mare and Foal at Weaning

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Supplementation Can be Beneficial During this Stressful Time By Dr. Eleanor Kellon for Uckele Health & Nutrition   With feral horses, weaning occurs naturally when both mare and foal are ready for it. When we hasten the process artificially, there is inevitable stress. Foals depend on their dams for basic …

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When Lack of Control Takes a Toll

Problems on the Trail Indicate a Hole in Basic Training By Jill Holdal and Julie Lewis-Schot   Trail riding gives us the opportunity to take in the fresh air, sounds of nature, and beautiful scenery while we bond with our horses. But if you don’t feel you have control over …

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Winter Is Coming

Plan Ahead and Be Prepared By Allison Trimble   I spend all winter cursing the weather and pondering improvements to make before the next winter hits. Spring comes, flowers bloom, fields dry up and grass abounds. There is a moment of euphoria before the reality of weed-eating, mowing, and fence …

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Caring for Our Equine Friends

Is Horse Care More Complicated Today? By Karen Pickering   The topic of equine wellness is on my mind a lot lately. I’m down to two horses—April and my mini, Chloe. It seems my current horses have more health issues than those I owned as a kid. My parents didn’t …

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A Happy Horse

Equine Wellness Includes Mental Health By Kim Roe   A sad soul can kill you quicker, far quicker, than a germ. – John Steinbeck As I’ve developed as a horseman, my focus has turned more towards keeping my horses emotionally healthy. I love my horses, as we all do, and …

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October 2018 Issue

  October 2018 Cover Story: Spurr’s Big Fix – All-Natural Products for Skin, Hooves, and Wounds Trail Savvy: Gaining Control on the Trail Willfully Guided: Get Ready for Winter! Small Farm Makeover: Preventing Parasites Equestrian Lifestyle: Dr. Julie Eihl – Caring for Northwest Horses   Click here to see all …

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Preventing Parasite Infestation

Pasture and Herd Management Reduces Need for Chemical Dewormers By Michael Hipp   Parasites in our horses are a constant battle. Most large animal veterinarians I know readily say that all horses have (or will have) parasites at some point. Most of them prescribe a regular deworming schedule. While this …

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