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Media Barn: Book Review – Ride Better with Christoph Hess

Christoph Hess, a Fédération Equestre International (FEI) “I” Judge in both dressage and eventing, is highly respected around the world as a teacher of riding and the development of the horse according to classical principles. Here he collects some of his very best riding and training tips along with well-honed … Read More

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Trail Savvy: Get Ready for a New Trailer – Part 1

Prepping the Truck By Robert Eversole   Welcome to the start of a new series for horse owners considering a new trailer or upgrading one. To use all your hard-learned savvy on the trail requires getting yourself and your horse to the trail. To make that happen, we adventure seekers … Read More

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Equine Wellness: Horse Sense(s)

How Horses Taste, Smell, and Hear By Barbara Breckenfeld, LAMP   It’s well known that many animals’ senses are more acute than ours. Horses often stand heads up and ears pricked, listening, smelling, sensing with heightened awareness. What are they tracking? For the horse (vision, hearing, smell, taste, and touch) … Read More

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Joining Forces – Mount Vernon Veterinary Hospital and Northwest Veterinary Clinic

Six Veterinarians and Two Clinics Have the Northwest Corner Covered By Kim Roe   You’ve been out for an enjoyable Saturday evening in town. You arrive home at 10:00 p.m. and go out to the barn to check on your horses and find one is down and in serious distress. … Read More

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Online Exclusive: Should You Buy a Young Horse?

Raising a Baby Deserves Careful Consideration By Kim Roe   Purchasing a young horse (weanling to yearling) is something many horse owners consider at some point. Some people reason that it’s a path to owning a higher-quality horse in a more affordable package than a mature, trained horse. For many … Read More

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Breeding the Maiden Mare

First Time Mothers Need Special Attention By Dr. Viveka Rannala, DVM   It’s almost breeding season again! It’s a time when foals dot the countryside and we can all daydream about their amazing future careers. Have you decided to breed a special mare for the first time? If so, there … Read More

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RevitaVet™ Provides Light Therapy Products for the Health of Your Horse

Developed by science and backed by top trainers and world class riders, RevitaVet™ is an industry leader of equine preventative maintenance and rehabilitation devices. Our mission at RevitaVet is to educate competitors and horse owners of all disciplines on the benefits of infrared therapy. RevitaVet provides healthy maintenance and rehabilitation … Read More

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Northwest Carriage Museum ~ Come Get Carried Away!

The Northwest Carriage Museum in Raymond, Washington is North Pacific County’s most visited tourist attraction.   Voted one of Washington’s best museums, the Carriage Museum houses one of the finest collections of 19th century horse drawn vehicles in the entire country. Every year, thousands upon thousands of people make the … Read More

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Fencing On the Safe Side

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by [CALDWELL, ID, DEC 14—] Safety, low-expense, ease-of-installation, appearance, and longevity. These are the pillars of our design philosophy behind SAFE-FENCE, the steadfast flagship of our fencing business, from even before we took the name ‘Powerfields’. Located proudly in Idaho’s Treasure Valley, we were the first American-Made electric polytape available … Read More

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Hay Steaming For All

Ridding hay of respiratory irritants is easier than many think. December 18, 2018: The benefits of hay steaming are indisputable. It rids forage of nearly 100 percent of breathable airway irritants, adds water to the horse’s diet, increases palatability and smells divine. Everyone wants it for their horse but some “regular” … Read More

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