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Online Exclusive: Obesity and Metabolic Problems

August 5, 2020October 1, 2019 by Northwest Horse Source

Is Your Fat Horse Metabolic? By Eleanor M. Kellon, VMD The vast majority of us are familiar with how easy it is to gain weight with the wrong foods (or simply too much food). And we know how hard it can be to lose it. The same is true …

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Media Barn: 55 Corrective Exercises for Horses

September 30, 2020October 1, 2019 by Northwest Horse Source

Resolving Postural Problems, Improving Movement Patterns, and Preventing Injury By Jec Aristotle Ballou Over time, horses (like people) acquire postural habits, compensate for soreness and injury, and develop poor movement patterns. This limits performance ability, causes unsoundness and health issues, and ultimately undermines the horse’s overall well-being. Jec Aristotle …

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New & Noteworthy: Texas Haynet and Tarter Farm and Ranch Team Up

August 5, 2020October 1, 2019 by Northwest Horse Source

Colic. Ulcers. Wasted hay. These are just a few of the problems horse owners face. Texas Haynet and Tarter Farm and Ranch have teamed up to help prevent these problems. Colic is the number one killer of horses. Ulcers are another common ailment with estimates from the AAEP suggesting that …

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WA State Horse Park: Horse Mental Health

June 10, 2020October 1, 2019 by Northwest Horse Source

WA State Horse Park Helps Horse and Human Wellness By Park Staff “Variety is the spice of life” applies to horses as well as people. The phrases “ring sour” and “herd bound” describe undesirable behaviors in horses reluctant to go to work because of boredom, insecurity, or lack of …

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November 1, 2019October 1, 2019 by Northwest Horse Source

October 2019 Equine Wellness Issue IS HERE! October 2019 Cover Story: Regenerative Laser Therapy – A Non-invasive Approach to Healing Soft Tissue Injuries Feature Story: How to Find an Equine Bodyworker Equine Wellness: Cushing’s Disease – The Benefits of Early Diagnosis Trail Savvy: An Ode to Trail Workers …

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Stonewater Ranch: The Season Winds Down

June 10, 2020October 1, 2019 by Northwest Horse Source

Time for Rest and New Focus at the Ranch By Stonewater Staff The peak busy season is over now, and everyone at Stonewater is taking some much-needed down time. With this comes the opportunity to tend to our horses in a way we simply do not have time for …

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Pipestone Canyon Ranch and Venue – Twisp WA

August 5, 2020October 1, 2019 by Northwest Horse Source

George Hoksbergen Pipestone Canyon Real Estate

Imagine living and working at the same location: Beautiful 4000 sq. ft. home, river rock fireplaces, log accents through out the entire home. Large open living on main level includes: Master bed/bath, rec room/den, utility, 3/4 bath along with a full living space in the daylight basement: 2 bed bath, …

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Equine Wellness: Cushing’s Disease in the Horse

August 5, 2020October 1, 2019 by Northwest Horse Source

Early Diagnosis and Treatment Prolongs Life and Reduces Symptoms By Viveka Rannala DVM Most horse owners are aware of Cushing’s disease, known in the veterinary community as Pars Pituitary Intermedia Dysfunction (PPID). The well-known sign of PPID is a long, curly coat seen on a thin, elderly horse. However, …

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Enter 2019 NWHS “Then & Now” Senior Horse Essay Contest!

April 19, 2021September 15, 2019 by Northwest Horse Source

Enter The Northwest Horse Source Senior Horse Essay Contest! Share the “Then and Now” Story and Photos of Your Senior Horse for a Chance to Win a One-of-a-kind Commissioned Painting of Your Horse by Artist Kim McElroy, valued at $1,000!! Do you have a special senior horse in …

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September Email Subscriber Drawing Sponsor – Vetericyn!

June 30, 2020September 1, 2019 by Northwest Horse Source

Enter today for a chance to win a Vetericyn Equine Wellness Gift Pack – a retail value of $126.95! We will be drawing 4 winners – total retail value of $507.80 from our sponsor Vetericyn! Vetericyn Equine Wellness Gift Pack includes: 16 oz Wound & Skin Care Antimicrobial Liquid – $29.99 …

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