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Time to Learn

Choose the Resources that Further Your Education by Karen Pickering   Our educational opportunities issue is here at last! Sometimes we need fresh insight on different aspects of our horsemanship or horse care. With so many ways to get information, it can be difficult to know where to look and …

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AQHA Regional Championships and Concurrent AQHA Show

Win WSQHA Points August 14-19 in Spanaway, WA!   Washington State Quarter Horse Association is honored to be the hosts for the AQHA Regional Championships boasting over $100,000 in awards. The show will be held in Spanaway, WA August 14-19 and will offer a full slate of the new Rookie classes, 4H Open Breed classes, and …

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Developing a True Connection with Your Horse: Part 4

July 2014

Liberty Work Part 4 by Alice Trindle   In examining the suggestions within the past three articles about liberty work, I hope you have been able get out to play with your horse—no strings attached! Items that are key to your success include being mindful of why you want to accomplish …

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Yes You Can! Learn to Make a Difference With Horses

The University of Guelph’s award winning continuing education program has unveiled their new Equine Welfare Certificate which will offer students the opportunity to explore animal welfare issues in the horse industry both locally and globally. Made up of six online courses, this program has been designed to engage students who …

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The Eyes Have It

Fascinating Facts about Equine Eyesight by Don Blazer   Horses have remarkable eyes. They can, at one time or another, and sometimes in combination, have a feather in the eye, a glass eye, a pig eye, a smoky eye or a walleye. In addition they have both monocular and binocular …

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When Performance Comes Naturally

Finding a Horse for the Job by Catherine Madera   When I was a girl, the most annoying comment I heard about my physical appearance was this: “You’re tall—you must play basketball!” Apparently, the genes which determined my above average stature automatically gave me talent and a desire for the game, …

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Trailer Preparation Tips for Travel Season

Play it Safe and Protect Precious Cargo Courtesy of USRider     Before the start of the travel season, it is critically important for horse owners to perform basic, yet essential, maintenance on their trailers. USRider, the national provider of roadside emergency assistance for horse owners, reminds equestrians to invest …

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Equine Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Part 1

An Unusual Colic in a Performance Horse: Part 1 by R. Paul Schwab, DVM   Colic in horses is a stressful situation for owner, horse, and veterinarian. It’s especially difficult on the chronic colic cases where the horse continues to have low grade pain despite passing manure and even eating off …

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Fun with Freestyle

WRHA Offers Freestyle Reining Classes at All Events by Sam Etsell   The National Reining Horse Association offers a variety of classes for all ages and skill levels. One class that appeals to a wide audience is the freestyle. Open to all participants, the freestyle allows competitors to break out …

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Performance and a Balanced Mouth

How Dental Health Affects Athletic Ability by Jennifer Warmke with Dr. Hannah Mueller   How could a young, well-cared for performance horse end up with behavioral issues and a handful of medical problems that could have been easily prevented? By neglecting regular dental care. “Whether dealing with a young horse in …

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