August 2020 – Page 3 of 4 – The Northwest Horse Source

Thoughts on Living the Dream – Escaping the Trap of Living in My “Someday”

August 19, 2020August 7, 2020 by Karen Pickering

I am a confirmed motivational junkie. I’m always looking to catch that dream of living in a beautiful log cabin with an amazing four-stall barn with cupolas and an aisleway. Recently, I’ve had the urge to move to Colorado to spend my senior years in a drier climate next door …

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Muck Chore Boots: The Best Rubber Work Boot

August 6, 2020 by Northwest Horse Source

For long days in the fields, in the barn or at the dairy, Muck Boots deliver hardworking technology and muckproof comfort and traction in any condition. Muck’s iconic Chore boot has expanded its footprint with additional features and colors. Rugged and built to perform, the Chore boot is a favorite …

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August 5, 2020 – Strangles in Clark County, WA

April 18, 2024August 5, 2020 by Equine Disease Communication Center

Source: Washington State Department of Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1; Number Exposed: 2; Age: 5; Gender: Gelding; Breed: Quarter Horse (QH); Onset of Clinical Signs: 7/21/2020; Clinical Signs: Submandibular Swelling; Confirmation Date: 7/29/2020; Horse Status: Affected And Alive; Vaccination Status: Unvaccinated; Notes: A farm in Clark County has been placed under an official quarantine after a horse has tested positive for Strangles. Fifteen additional horses are …

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Invisible Hand Shield and Sun Protection for Equestrians

August 5, 2020August 5, 2020 by Northwest Horse Source

An equestrian’s hands are often put through the ringer spending the day at the stables. Constantly gripping reins and spending long hours cleaning stalls or grooming horses can cause hands to quickly become calloused and cracked, even with gloves on. And when you mix in the seasonal dry heat and constant handwashing …

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August 4, 2020 – EHV-Neurologic in Imperial County, CA

April 18, 2024August 4, 2020 by Equine Disease Communication Center

Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1; Number Exposed: 3; Age: 1; Gender: Mare; Breed: Quarter Horse (QH); Onset of Clinical Signs: 7/28/2020; Clinical Signs: Fever, Bilateral Severe Pelvic Limb Rigidity; Confirmation Date: 8/3/2020; Horse Status: Deceased; Vaccination Status: Vaccinated; Notes: While the most common causative agent …

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In Praise of Ponying – An Essential Skill for Every Trail Rider and Trail Horse

August 5, 2020August 4, 2020 by Robert Eversole

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Are you able to lead another horse from your horse? Is your equine able to be led by another horse? These are skills you and your horse should be able to do. Ponying is not just a talent for packers but an essential skill for every trail rider. Put simply, …

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PSSM – Two Types of this Muscle Disorder Result in Tying-up

August 5, 2020August 3, 2020 by David Sauter D.V.M.

Tying-up is a disorder that occurs when normal muscle physiology is altered. Horses that tie up have painful, uncontrollable muscle contractions that lead to damaged muscle. Muscles fail to function properly, and symptoms can vary depending on the severity of the episode—from mild signs of stiffness and reluctance to move …

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August 3, 2020 – West Nile Virus in Stanislaus County, CA

April 18, 2024August 3, 2020 by Equine Disease Communication Center

Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1; Age: 2; Gender: Stallion; Breed: Quarter Horse (QH); Onset of Clinical Signs: 7/28/2020; Clinical Signs: Falling, Hind limb ataxia, forelimb ataxia, knuckling; Confirmation Date: 8/3/2020; Horse Status: Recovering; Vaccination Status: Unvaccinated; Notes: None; For more information go to: https://aaep.org/sites/default/files/Documents/Outside%20Linked%20Documents/DiseaseFactsheet_WNV.pdf All information is sourced from http://equinediseasecc.org/alerts/outbreaks Equine Disease Communication CenterUpdates on current disease outbreaks …

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August 2020 Training & Facilities Issue

February 2, 2021August 3, 2020 by Northwest Horse Source

Explore the August 2020 issue of The Northwest Horse Source: Cover Story: A Partnership Is Born – Allison Trimble Paparoa and Blake Westhoff are Dedicated to Helping Horse People Feature Story: What it Takes to be a Trainer Trainer’s Corner: What to Do When Your Horse is Wrong Willfully Guided: A Contractor’s …

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Dressage Between the Jumps The Secret to Improving Your Horse’s Performance Over Fences

September 30, 2020August 2, 2020 by Northwest Horse Source

Jane Savoie’s books have changed the way people ride. She was the first to promote mental training tools and techniques as integral to competitive riding success. Her cross-training concepts for the horse—how to use dressage fundamentals for every equestrian sport—have been called “a must read for every hunter-jumper rider” by George Morris, …

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Month: August 2020

Thoughts on Living the Dream – Escaping the Trap of Living in My “Someday”

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Muck Chore Boots: The Best Rubber Work Boot

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August 5, 2020 – Strangles in Clark County, WA

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Invisible Hand Shield and Sun Protection for Equestrians

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August 4, 2020 – EHV-Neurologic in Imperial County, CA

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In Praise of Ponying – An Essential Skill for Every Trail Rider and Trail Horse

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PSSM – Two Types of this Muscle Disorder Result in Tying-up

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August 3, 2020 – West Nile Virus in Stanislaus County, CA

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August 2020 Training & Facilities Issue

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Dressage Between the Jumps The Secret to Improving Your Horse’s Performance Over Fences

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