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Speaking of Horses TV in partnership with Northwest Horse Source Magazine

Thanks to Speaking of Horses TV for great video content.     ~ Introduction ~ I met Wayne Williams of Speaking of Horses at the Northwest Horse Fair & Expo. Wayne has his own radio show and has been the announcer for the Northwest Horse Fair & Expo in Albany, … Read More

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The 2021 Quarter Horse Congress is on! Futurities & Sweepstakes Information Now Available

Get ready for the 2021 Quarter Horse Congress. We are back, Congress Strong and ready, once again to present the greatest horse show on earth. This highly-anticipated event is the largest single-breed show in the world. The All American Quarter Horse Congress is an unparalleled destination for equestrians from across … Read More

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Little Bit Therapeutic Riding Center Livestreaming Annual Event for the First Time

For the first time, Little Bit Therapeutic Riding Center, a 501(c)(3) non-profit located in Redmond, Washington, and serving people with disabilities,  will be livestreaming the 36th Annual Reins of Life Auction from its Murdock Arena on Saturday, April 24, 2021, beginning at 6:45 p.m. PT. The event will feature Auctioneer … Read More

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Book Review – What Horses Really Want Unlocking the Secrets to Trust, Cooperation, and Reliability

By Lynn Acton Relationships with horses are complex and ever-changing. This is one of the reasons why horsemanship can become a lifelong pursuit. There’s always a balance to be struck with our equine partners, and it demands continual growth and understanding on our side. In this book, horsewoman Lynn Acton … Read More

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Action Alert: Please Sign Petition to Support Rodeo and Other Animal Events in LA

Los Angeles City Attorney to Write Ordinance Proposed Ordinance Sets Dangerous Precedent which could have a national impact Late Tuesday morning February 23rd, a member of the Los Angeles City Council asked the City Attorney to write an ordinance effectively banning rodeo and other animal exhibitions. If they succeed, this … Read More

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Dr. Slovis’s Six Tips on How to Prevent & Treat EHV-1 In Your Horses

Equine Herpesvirus (EHV-1) causes respiratory disease, abortions and neurological disease. Transmission occurs via the respiratory system, with droplets of the virus being spread by mucus via snorting, coughing and human contact.   If you are in a high-risk area where there’s a greater incidence of EHV-1 cases, the following tips … Read More

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America’s National Trails System-How it Happened and How It Has Evolved with Steve Elkinton

America’s National Trails System Course Description America’s National Trails System is an amazingly successful experiment in partnership-driven conservation and one of the natural gems of America. Some trails such as the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail near Bellingham and the Appalachian National Scenic Trail are well known. Important routes of … Read More

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Old Bits: Newborn Foal Care

Photo by Karen Pickering

Information provided by Kulshan Veterinary Hospital What is Meconium? Meconium consists of glandular secretions, swallowed amniotic fluid and other cell debris. Before birth it is stored in the colon and rectum. Meconium is usually dark brown to black and may be found in hard pellets or in a more paste-like … Read More

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Learn how animals help us heal at local nonprofit Gala

Join Animals as Natural Therapy (ANT) for their “Legacy of Hope” Gala and online auction on Saturday, April 17, 2021.   This important fundraiser will be held virtually, but it won’t be your average Zoom! ANT will be bringing their farm to your home with live introductions to many of … Read More

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