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Clinics and Coaches

June 30, 2020May 1, 2012 by Northwest Horse Source

How to Find the Best One for You and Your Budget by Brigitte MacKenzie Over the years, I’ve observed that the sport of barrel racing is one of the least formally coached equestrian disciplines. However, because of my background riding English, I have always advocated clinics and coaching. Recently I …

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Tendon and Ligament Injuries

August 5, 2020May 1, 2012 by Northwest Horse Source

From Prevention to Prognosis by Michelle Delco, DVM, DACVS Tendon and ligament injuries are common causes of equine lameness, responsible for up to 30 percent of lameness in athletic horses by some estimates. With the changing of the seasons, following is some timely information on preventing tendon and ligament …

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Meet the Ferndale High School Equestrian Team

May 4, 2020May 1, 2012 by Northwest Horse Source

Ferndale High School is the only school north of Seattle that offers this rewarding opportunity to high school student equestrian athletes. Though the Ferndale team is small, it has all the components to achieve success: dedication, determination, and talent, which they showed during the first meet of 2012 held in Spanaway, …

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Vita Flex Nutrition Introduces Level pH™ Extended Release Gastric Support

May 4, 2020May 1, 2012 by Northwest Horse Source

It’s not easy for your horse to perform at optimal levels when his stomach is in turmoil. Performance horse owners know that digestive upset is a widespread problem – often aggravated by lifestyle and schedule changes. Clinical studies demonstrate that an astounding 93 percent of racing thoroughbreds and 63 percent of …

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Dunn’s Horse and Mule Company

June 30, 2020May 1, 2012 by Northwest Horse Source

Experience the Best of America by Horseback by Justin Dunn The place to be this summer is a location few people know about, a remote little Colorado town called Guffey. As seen on RFD-TV and Best of America by Horseback, this particular area has a lot to …

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Kick It Up A Notch And Scoot Your Boots To The 32nd Annual Mule Days!

May 4, 2020May 1, 2012 by Northwest Horse Source

Correction: Hells Canyon Mule Days will be celebrating mules and muleskinners’ traditions on the weekend after Labor Day, September 7th, 8th, & 9th. From its humble beginnings in 1981, it has become the fastest growing mule show in the Northwest. This annual event draws mule owners, and spectators intrigued by …

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Volunteering is the Name of the Game: Ferry County Chapter of BCH

May 4, 2020May 1, 2012 by Northwest Horse Source

There is no better experience than saddling up and seeing the backcountry. However, if we don’t keep trails open for horses we can count on that experience being lost to the next generation. Due to state budget cuts, we find ourselves opening trails with chainsaws, repairing various structures and signs, …

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Bolender’s Guide to Mastering Mountain and Extreme Trail Riding

August 5, 2020May 1, 2012 by Northwest Horse Source

Introducing the First Book devoted to this Popular New Sport by Mark Bolender Bolender’s Guide to Mastering Mountain and Extreme Trail Riding, published by iUniverse, is available for eBook downloads from all major vendors such as Amazon.com and in all formats. The soft cover book is available in most …

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Equine Castration

August 5, 2020April 1, 2012 by Northwest Horse Source

Turning Your Colt or Stallion into a Gelding by R. Paul Schwab, DVM Castration, or the surgical removal of the testicles, is one of the most common procedures performed in veterinary surgery. The common reasons for castration in the horse are for behavior modification and population control. Horses that are …

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Games Show to Benefit Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

June 30, 2020April 1, 2012 by Northwest Horse Source

Celebrating the Life of Melanie Ann Plagerman by Leilani Salinas On January 30th, 2011, The Nooksack Valley Rider’s lost a member and dear friend, Melanie Ann Plagerman, to Cystic Fibrosis. She was only 23-years-old. Melanie was diagnosed with CF at age two and spent her entire life battling this terrible …

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