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Horses are Healthier & Happier with Slow Feeder Hay Nets

Natural Alternative Grazers makes a slow feeder “N.A.G. Bag” for every grazing animal. Veterinarians and equine health professionals, stable managers, equine teaching facilities and owners are all seeing the benefits of using a N.A.G. Bag slow feeding system. At Natural Alternative Grazers our mission is for all stable, boarding, show … Read More

Senior Horse Essay, Honorable Mention

Adult Category: The Treasure of a Stable Relationship by Annalisa Foster, Sumas, WA   My grandmother once told me, “If you want a stable relationship, get a horse.” His name is Khaidansk’s Jewel. Some call him Kayak but I call him Doodle, a name given to him for his spirited … Read More

2012 NRHA Northwest Region Affiliate Finals

A Good Showing for WRHA in California   WRHA was well represented at the 2012 NRHA Northwest Region Affiliate Finals (RAF) show hosted by WCRHA October 10-14, 2012 at Rancho Murrieta CA. RAF qualifiers finished in the top 10 in their respective classes for the opportunity to represent WRHA. The … Read More

Caring for Pastures Over Winter

Learn the “Golden Rules” for Pasture Management by Alayne Blickle, Horses for Clean Water   If you are fortunate enough to have horse pasture winter is the time to baby it. It’s also important to realize that a good stand of grass is critical for environmental health. Grass roots hold … Read More

“Dear Allison…”

Mental and Physical Keys to a Better Stop by Allison Trimble, Willfully Guided Horsemanship   Dear Allison, It’s no secret, I can’t stop my horse. I have Crohns disease and some of my guts had welded themselves to each other. It was very painful so I was guarded when trying … Read More

The True Colors of Friendship

How Owning an Unrideable Thoroughbred Changed My Life by Jana Harris   “So, why would you want to write about an old horse?”  I got used to this question while writing a book about my broodmare, True Colors, and always thought, Because, if I am one someday, figuratively speaking, I … Read More

Celebrating My Favorite Time of Year

Giving the Gift of Compassion by Karen Pickering   The holidays are always a time of wonder, reflection and celebrating a giving spirit. It reminds me what Christmas is really about: the precious time spent with friends and family and the opportunity to look for the good in people and … Read More

“Where There’s Smoke…”

What to Do When Your Horse is Exposed to Heavy Smoke by R. Paul Schwab, DVM   Last summer was devastating for much of the west because of forest fires. Not only did the fires destroy acres of forest, farmland, and homes but they also impaired air quality hundreds of miles … Read More

The Best Time to Feed Before Competition

Getting the Most from Your Performance Horse by Joe Pagan, Ph.D.   One of the most common questions asked about feeding the performance horse is when to feed before a competition. Theoretically, feeding should be timed so that all of the nutrients from a meal have been digested, absorbed, and … Read More

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