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Purina and Unwanted Horse Coalition Help Find Adoptive Families for Rescue Horses

During the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, Purina Mills, LLC announced its pledge to donate $125,000 in feed to American Horse Council’s Unwanted Horse Coalition (UHC). The donation will support A Home for Every Horse, a program dedicated to finding homes for horses in need of adoption or fostering. Purina’s goal … Read More

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Riding Central Oregon Horse Trails

Expanded 2012 Edition! by Kim McCarrel   Riders who travel to Central Oregon for the sunshine and the scenic horse trails have even more to enjoy these days because of the creation of several new riding areas. According to trail guide book author Kim McCarrel, new trails at Peterson Ridge, the … Read More

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Mastering the Balance Beam

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Why Your Trail Horse Needs this Skill   by Mark Bolender The exciting sports of Mountain Trail and Trail Challenges have their basis in real-life situations found on the trail or working on the ranch. Certain obstacles simulate these situations and can be used to train for these sports. One … Read More

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The Great Alaska Horse Expo 2012

Celebrating Equine Community in The Last Frontier by Catherine Madera   The state of Alaska is easily described in superlatives: It is the largest state in the nation—twice the size of Texas, contains the highest mountain peak (Mt. McKinley), and has the largest national forest (Tongass), and that’s just for … Read More

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“On a Dark and Stormy Night…” Part 2

A Difficult Delivery and an Orphan Colt: Part 2 by Dave Sauter, DVM   The foal was suffering from Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy, more commonly known as “Dummy Foal” Syndrome. It refers to a condition of neurologic abnormalities that are not related to infectious, metabolic, developmental or toxic causes. In this case the … Read More

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Starting a Handicapped Colt

Creative Tools for an Unusual Situation by Pat Hooks   I come across some pictures the other day from about 20 some years ago. One in particular caught my eye, a photo of a deaf yearling paint I was ground training. This little horse turned out to be one of … Read More

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The Art of the Mecate

A Colorful Cowgirl Mixes Fashion and Tradition by Allison Trimble   One of my favorite things about the cow horse industry is that it is rooted in tradition: from the training, to the people, to the tack and equipment. I marvel at the skill of rawhide braiding for romel reins … Read More

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New Equine Health Plan Simplifies Veterinary Care for Your Horse

Pilchuck Veterinary Hospital, located in Snohomish, WA, now offers a simple, cost-effective way to ensure your horse receives the comprehensive veterinary care he or she needs for a long, healthy life. Designed for the recreational horse owner and offered at a discounted rate, the Equine Health Care Plan from Pilchuck … Read More

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