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Top Tips for Going on Cattle Drives

June 30, 2020May 1, 2012 by Northwest Horse Source

When, Where and How to Ride Like a Real Cowboy Courtesy of Top50 Ranches Cattle drives are about as real as it gets on a ranch vacation. To make the transition from City Slicker to real-life cowboy, follow Top50 Ranches’ advice on where to find the best cattle drives …

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WRHA Thanks its Sponsors

November 9, 2018May 1, 2012 by WRHA

Spotlight on Woodley Ranch and Reining Sire Professor Smart Woodley Ranch of Oregon graciously sponsored the first show of the year and WRHA would love to let the community know what they have to offer. Woodley Ranch, located in Stayton, Oregon, is home to proven reining sire Professor Smart. …

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Conditioning Your Horse for the Trail

August 5, 2020May 1, 2012 by Raye Lochert

Spare Your Horse the Unpleasant Side Effects of Being a “Weekend Warrior” by Raye Lochert Trail riding is the most popular equine activity among horse owners. However, unfortunate side effects of a weekend on the trail can include things like colic, tying up, and a variety of lameness issues all …

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Clinics and Coaches

June 30, 2020May 1, 2012 by Northwest Horse Source

How to Find the Best One for You and Your Budget by Brigitte MacKenzie Over the years, I’ve observed that the sport of barrel racing is one of the least formally coached equestrian disciplines. However, because of my background riding English, I have always advocated clinics and coaching. Recently I …

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Get Ready for Riding Season

August 5, 2020May 1, 2012 by Robert Eversole

10 Tips for Trail Riders by Robert Eversole Unless you’ve maintained your riding schedule throughout the winter (and if you have, Bravo to you!) this is an excellent time to start prepping not only yourself for the start of riding season, but also to get your horse or mule …

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Tendon and Ligament Injuries

August 5, 2020May 1, 2012 by Northwest Horse Source

From Prevention to Prognosis by Michelle Delco, DVM, DACVS Tendon and ligament injuries are common causes of equine lameness, responsible for up to 30 percent of lameness in athletic horses by some estimates. With the changing of the seasons, following is some timely information on preventing tendon and ligament …

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Shopping for Snake Oil

August 5, 2020May 1, 2012 by Allison Trimble

Good Horsemanship is Developed, Not Sold by Allison Trimble I had a funny thought while preparing for my first expo—what am I selling? As a clinician, the methods and philosophy are most important, but the merchandising is where you are sustained. This is a business like any other and it’s …

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Meet the Ferndale High School Equestrian Team

May 4, 2020May 1, 2012 by Northwest Horse Source

Ferndale High School is the only school north of Seattle that offers this rewarding opportunity to high school student equestrian athletes. Though the Ferndale team is small, it has all the components to achieve success: dedication, determination, and talent, which they showed during the first meet of 2012 held in Spanaway, …

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Nothing Like a Little Fresh Air

August 5, 2020May 1, 2012 by Karen Pickering

Spring Expos help Prepare for Summer Riding by Karen Pickering I look forward to spring and summer as this is the time of year to get out on the trails, go camping and enjoy the outdoors. It’s a chance for our horses to stretch their legs, too, especially if …

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Vita Flex Nutrition Introduces Level pH™ Extended Release Gastric Support

May 4, 2020May 1, 2012 by Northwest Horse Source

It’s not easy for your horse to perform at optimal levels when his stomach is in turmoil. Performance horse owners know that digestive upset is a widespread problem – often aggravated by lifestyle and schedule changes. Clinical studies demonstrate that an astounding 93 percent of racing thoroughbreds and 63 percent of …

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