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High Insulin and Fat Horses – Does Obesity Lead to High Insulin or is it the Other Way Around?

May 10, 2021May 1, 2021 by Northwest Horse Source

Article by Eleanor M. Kellon, VMD for ECIR Group Easy keepers and overweight horses and ponies have been around forever. Laminitis has also always been with us, and it’s no secret that overweight animals are at high risk. We now know that the vast majority of laminitis cases are caused by …

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Old Bits: Horses 101, Balanced Saddling

April 30, 2021 by Northwest Horse Source

by Darleen Finnigan To become a “balanced rider,” you must be able to saddle your horse in a balanced manner. Because you are a beginner, we will start with saddling Western. All principles of balanced riding should be applied to English saddling. Your horse is well groomed (last month’s article). …

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Book Review – Balancing Act – The Horse in Sport – An Irreconcilable Conflict?

April 28, 2021 by Northwest Horse Source

In no uncertain terms, this book asks what it means to be a responsible rider and whether, in today’s society, it is possible for equestrians in any horse sport to put the good of the horse first and foremost above ambition and fame. With vibrantly clear illustrations of the horse’s …

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Coyote Creek Ranch and Studio – Talitha Hallock Brings Horse Training, Instruction, and Yoga to the Bitterroot Mountains

April 25, 2021 by Northwest Horse Source

Photo by Talitha Hallock

The Northwest Horse Source is celebrating Northwest trainers and instructors! Our newest column profiles trainers from all over the Northwest in multiple disciplines. We believe that connecting riders, trainers, and horses is necessary for success in the horse business. It’s our goal to support the equestrian lifestyle for all our readers. If you’re a trainer who’d like to be featured in …

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Iron Legacy Ranch – Love God, Love People, Love Horses

April 23, 2021 by Northwest Horse Source

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Article by Heidi Tracy Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA) promotes excellence in safety and education by certifying riding instructors, accrediting equine facilities, producing educational conferences, and publishing educational resources. Check out the CHA website, go to www.CHA.Horse for more information. We welcome our newest CHA program member, Iron Legacy Ranch (ILR) …

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Charlotte Dujardin Brings Comfort to her Horses with Innovative Flooring

April 22, 2021 by Northwest Horse Source

There’s no shortage of technological advances supporting equestrian accomplishments. However, the woman who’s accomplished the latest of those in the dressage world does so with a simple, old-fashioned strategy. “We let horses be horses,” says Charlotte Dujardin, Olympic, World Equestrian Games, and World Cup champion. “Our horses get the very best of …

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Breyer® Releases Orren Mixer’s American Paint Horse Ideal Model

April 19, 2021 by Northwest Horse Source

The art of legendary Western artist Orren Mixer continues to enchant new audiences through a creative collaboration with the equine experts at Breyer Model Horses® and the American Paint Horse Association. Breyer is excited to share that the second release in The Ideal Series, which is inspired by the works of Orren Mixer, is the ideal …

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OFF MARKET – 31919 NE 16th St, Carnation, WA – 54 acre riverfront farmhouse

April 16, 2021April 7, 2021 by Northwest Horse Source

Rare incredible view 54 acre riverfront modern farmhouse waiting for you to enjoy a wonderful lifestyle and ultimate social distancing equestrian compound. This beautiful home greets you with a covered entry and flows openly into the ultimate chefs kitchen boasting high end cabinets, La Canche stove, slab marble countertops, and …

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AHC Announces 2022 National Economic Impact Study

April 5, 2021 by Northwest Horse Source

Over the course of its 50-plus year history, the American Horse Council (AHC) has conducted numerous National Economic Impact Studies of the US horse industry, with the most recent study completed in 2017. The next study will take place in 2022. The challenges of 2020 and 2021 with the pandemic …

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Butte Creek Scout Ranch Perseveres – Despite Trying Times, Wranglers Head Toward Summer with True Grit

March 29, 2021 by Northwest Horse Source

Article by Chris Bartell Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA) promotes excellence in safety and education by certifying riding instructors, accrediting equine facilities, producing educational conferences, and publishing educational resources. CHA launched a brand-new website this month, go to www.CHA.Horse for more information. While COVID-19 shuttered summer camp for thousands of …

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