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Navigating the Information Age

August 5, 2020August 1, 2013 by Karen Pickering

Print or Online it’s Still About Trusted Resources by Karen Pickering I just returned from American Horse Publications Convention in Colorado Springs. Education has been first and foremost in my mind as of late. The way we receive information and communicate has changed dramatically. If we can’t figure something …

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23rd Annual Backcountry Horsemen Tahoma Chapter Prize Ride

May 4, 2020August 1, 2013 by Northwest Horse Source

The 23rd annual BCH Tahoma Chapter Prize Ride is scheduled for September 7th this year and promises, as always, to be a fun and family oriented event. It is open to all equestrians and combines a great trail ride with lunch and the opportunity to win prizes and special items in …

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Pressure Proof Your Riding

June 30, 2020August 1, 2013 by Northwest Horse Source

How Self Image Affects Your Riding by Daniel Stewart Julia asks, “I receive lots of compliments on my riding but have a hard time believing them. I rode in one of your clinics recently and you talked about self-image. I think mine could use a make-over. Is there …

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Ecovet Insect Spray Safely Battles Flies and Sweet Itch

August 5, 2020August 1, 2013 by Northwest Horse Source

Until now, you had two choices for protecting your equine friend from pests: 1) toxic pesticides or 2) essential oils, which offer limited effectiveness. Ecovet introduces a biorational, or less toxic, approach. A truly different alternative to traditional insect sprays, Ecovet is effective and safe for your horse, yourself and …

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Beyond the 501K Status

June 30, 2020August 1, 2013 by Northwest Horse Source

Ten Questions to Ask About a Rescue Facility by Alise Lamoreaux “You can’t judge a book by its cover” and you can’t judge a horse rescue by its web site. In today’s world of global interactions, social media, and convenient web design templates, it is easy to create …

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Loose Horse!

August 5, 2020August 1, 2013 by Raye Lochert

Four Logical, and Safe, Ways to Handle the Drama of a Wayward Horse by Raye Lochert Recently I was on a training ride with a client’s horse in my favorite park. The horse was exceptional and I felt very secure on him. He just needed time and miles. While walking up …

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Get to Know Your Grass Hays

August 5, 2020August 1, 2013 by Eleanor Blazer

Common Cool Season Grasses by Eleanor Blazer The equine digestive system is designed to extract nutrients from grass. Horses need long-stem fiber to remain healthy and in a perfect situation horses will graze for approximately 18 hours per day. If the horse owner does not have good pasture feeding …

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A Career with Horses? Dream On!

August 5, 2020August 1, 2013 by Northwest Horse Source

Discover the Growing Field of Equine Facilitated Therapies It was my mom who first taught me to follow my dreams. “Make a career at something you love,” she told me, “and it will never feel like work.” She never imagined I would become a riding instructor and I never thought …

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The Listening Heart

August 5, 2020August 1, 2013 by Catherine Madera

The Limbic Path Beyond Office Therapy by Leigh Shambo, MSW, LMHC, with David Young and Catherine Madera The Listening Heart is an informative and heartwarming book about the HEAL Model of Equine-Facilitated Psychotherapy. HEAL therapy is a guided experiential therapy with horses which is used in the treatment of anxiety, depression, …

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Women of the Wild West

August 5, 2020July 1, 2013 by Northwest Horse Source

Meet “Poker Alice” by John Brand, Buckaroo Leather Products “Praise the Lord and place your bets. I’ll take your money with no regrets.” This quote is not from the famous poker player Johnny Chan, but from Alice Ivers Tubbs or “Poker Alice.” Alice was born in Devonshire, England in …

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