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Why forage is the cornerstone of a working ranch horse’s diet

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Ranch horses need a forage-based diet for their health, energy and overall performance. Photo Credit Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife.

Texas A&M AgriLife expert explains the importance of keeping forage as a main source of nutrition November 4, 2024 – by Alex Cozzitorto For ranch horses, a forage-based diet is not just a recommendation; it’s essential for their health, energy and overall performance. Understanding their unique digestive system helps highlight why forage … Read More

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70 Years Strong: The United States Pony Clubs’ Impact on the Horse World

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October 31, 2024 (Lexington, KY) — Over the past seven decades, the United States Pony Clubs (USPC) has served more than 175,000 members and counting. For many, Pony Club is the start of lifelong involvement with horses. But the impact of USPC extends far beyond the barn. In addition to horse … Read More

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Hooves & Hops Fundraiser Event 11/23/24

See event info here: https://horsesource.org/event/hooves-hops-fundraiser PressNews from the horse industry. Sharing today’s information as it happens. The Northwest Horse Source is not responsible for the content of 3rd party submissions.

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Ride or Drive with Harness Club

See event info here: https://horsesource.org/event/ride-or-drive-with-harness-club PressNews from the horse industry. Sharing today’s information as it happens. The Northwest Horse Source is not responsible for the content of 3rd party submissions.

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Prevention Is Better Than Cure

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For a limited time, receive a free digital download of Clinton’s Hobbling and Leg Restraints Series Prevention is better than cure. That’s Clinton’s belief when it comes to hobble-training horses. You’re better off teaching your horse not to panic when his feet are restricted than waiting for an accident to happen. … Read More

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Teton Horse Experience – March 21-23, 2025 – Rigby, Idaho

See event info here: https://horsesource.org/event/teton-horse-experience PressNews from the horse industry. Sharing today’s information as it happens. The Northwest Horse Source is not responsible for the content of 3rd party submissions.

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Texas A&M AgriLife leads program prioritizing mounted patrol horses’ health, safety

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In the upcoming course, veterinary professionals will educate riders on what they need to know to maintain a mounted patrol horse’s health and safety. (Laura McKenzie/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Equine health course to equip riders with essential horse care skills October 10, 2024 – by Ashley Vargo Texas A&M University System veterinarians and Texas A&M AgriLife educational development specialists are collaborating to deliver a new training program to educate mounted patrol units throughout the nation on all the skills needed to care for their … Read More

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Georgia Boot Supports 4-H “Beyond Ready” Initiative Set to Expand Reach to Support 10 Million Youth by 2030

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Image Courtesy Emily Snayd

NELSONVILLE, OH. (October 9, 2024) – As part of its long-term partnership with 4-H, Georgia Boot, America’s hardest-working boot for more than 85 years, supports the upcoming “Beyond Ready” initiative that launched today. “Beyond Ready” is an initiative that seeks to expand the reach of 4-H to 10 million youth … Read More

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The first Wild Rose Triple Trail Challenge is officially done, and “in the books”

Trail horse competition

This unique trail horse competition held in Roseburg, Oregon was a progressive competition, held in three separate venues.  Each venue, Pretty and Precise, Different and Difficult, and Reality Ranch, offered their own separate challenges. The riders traveled from one venue to another, and all ended up at Pretty and Precise … Read More

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