Eleanor Blazer

Eleanor Blazer was raised training and caring for horses. She learned to ride and care for the horses her family bought and sold. Many of these horses required improved nutrition when they arrived for training. Eleanor’s experience and research has benefited both horses and horse lovers in the field of equine nutrition. An equine nutrition consultant, based in Bulverde, Texas, she keeps busy doing equine nutrition consultations, conducting seminars, and speaking to youth groups about horse care and nutrition. Eleanor is the author of the syndicated column The Way of Horses. She has more than 20 years experience helping and being a mentor to those wanting to know how to provide the very best care and nutrition for our special friend – the horse.

Whoa! Part 2

June 30, 2020October 1, 2017 by Eleanor Blazer

6 Steps to a Good Stop by Eleanor Blazer Read Part 1 of this article in the September 2017 Northwest Horse Source Online Edition www.nwhorsesource.com/september-2017-digital-edition The most important cue for any horse being ridden is the cue to stop, or “whoa”. A good foundation should have been laid during …

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Whoa!

June 30, 2020September 1, 2017 by Eleanor Blazer

Consistency and Time Will Train this Essential Aid by Eleanor Blazer Whoa is the first verbal command a foal hears, and it will be repeated many times over the course of its lifetime. How well the horse responds to whoa depends on training and consistent reinforcement. When teaching a …

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Horse Leg Protection

June 30, 2020August 1, 2017 by Eleanor Blazer

Know Your Wraps and How to Apply Them by Eleanor Blazer Protecting a horse’s legs effectively and correctly is a skill every horseman should perfect. No matter the type of protection it must be properly used and applied. The basic wrap categories are: wound bandages, standing wraps, exercise wraps, …

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Horses and Math

June 30, 2020July 1, 2017 by Eleanor Blazer

Math is Essential for Horse Management by Eleanor Blazer Train A, traveling 70 mph, leaves Westford heading toward Eastford, 260 miles away. At the same time Train B, traveling 60 mph, leaves Eastford heading toward Westford. When do the two trains meet? How far from each city do they …

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Grooming as Massage

June 30, 2020June 1, 2017 by Eleanor Blazer

Take Time Before Tacking Up to Improve Performance by Eleanor Blazer Grooming our horses serves a number of functions. It gets the dirt, dust and mud off, improves circulation, the condition of skin and coat, and helps warm up muscles before we ride. It also gives us a chance …

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The Coughing Horse

June 30, 2020May 1, 2017 by Eleanor Blazer

Coughs Deserve Close Observation to Determine Cause by Eleanor Blazer The sound of a coughing horse can make things come to a halt. Conversation stops, chores are paused, training and riding lessons are interrupted as heads turn to look at the horse. Could the horse just be clearing a …

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Water, the Most Important Nutrient

June 30, 2020April 1, 2017 by Eleanor Blazer

Clean Water Supports the Entire Body by Eleanor Blazer The most important equine nutrient is water. A horse can live several weeks without food, but will die in five to six days without water. Every organ in the body needs water. The digestive system requires it to dissolve nutrients …

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4-H

June 30, 2020March 1, 2017 by Eleanor Blazer

Grow with the Gang by Eleanor Blazer Encourage your child to join a gang — it can lead to success! Kids join gangs to find a sense of community, self-esteem, recognition and moral code. 4-H provides all of these things, plus educational opportunities. More than 6 million young people …

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Ichthammol

June 30, 2020February 1, 2017 by Eleanor Blazer

The Wonder Ointment by Eleanor Blazer Several million years ago horses grazed on plants that would become the basis of an amazing ointment. Known as icthammol, black ointment, or drawing salve, it is used to treat wounds, skin conditions and abscesses affecting descendants of these early horses. Icthammol ointment …

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Equine Asthma

June 30, 2020January 1, 2017 by Eleanor Blazer

How to Help the Horse with Heaves by Eleanor Blazer Do you know the normal resting respiration rate of your horse? Knowledge of this easy-to-monitor vital sign could help you detect the start of equine asthma, better known as “heaves”. Early detection will enable you and your veterinarian to …

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