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Get Your Horses on Track

August 5, 2020September 1, 2011 by Alayne Blickle

Combat Boredom and Manage Pastures with Track Paddocks By Alayne Blickle, Horses For Clean Water A confinement area (or paddock) is an enclosure meant to be your horse’s outdoor living quarters when keeping them off pastures. Using a confinement area protects pastures from overgrazing and soil compaction, especially during winter …

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Pat Parelli Purchases His Road to the Horse Colt from the 6666 Ranch

May 4, 2020September 1, 2011 by Northwest Horse Source

Pat Parelli and the colt Hey Whiskey, now known as Troubadour, met at the Road to the Horse – the World Championship—starting February 25-27 in front of sold-out crowds at the Tennessee Miller Coliseum in Murfreesboro, TN. The 3-year-old colt was bred by the esteemed 6666 Ranch and is sired …

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The Secret Lives of Horse Trailers, Part 4: Getting Hitched

August 5, 2020September 1, 2011 by Northwest Horse Source

Taking the Mystery Out of Connecting the Trailer to the Tow Vehicle By Leigh Goodison Grieve At the front end of every trailer are a hitch and a jack. There are a variety of hitches for bumper pull trailers, such as the A-frame, which drops directly over the ball …

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Boarding Your Horse and Liability: Protect Yourself

August 5, 2020September 1, 2011 by Northwest Horse Source

The Basics of Commercial Equine Insurance By JoAnn Maynard I do a lot of traveling with my horse to different boarding facilities and farms. Because of my insurance background, I look at things a little differently than other people do. Awareness and attitudes at facilities about safety and liability …

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Learning is an Investment

August 5, 2020September 1, 2011 by Karen Pickering

The Journey to Enjoying Your Horse by Karen Pickering It has been a glorious weekend of sunshine and horses. The summer is already half over before it’s begun, but we made it down to the trailhead for an enjoyable Saturday ride. It’s my favorite thing to do. It’s …

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Dealing with a Horse that Rears

November 19, 2020September 1, 2011 by Northwest Horse Source

Keys to Managing a Dangerous Problem By Clinton Anderson Rearing is a very dangerous situation for both horse and rider and if left uncorrected is a problem that only gets worse. The key to understanding how to fix your horse’s problem is to first understand that it’s just a symptom …

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A Friend to the End: Euthanasia and Your Horse

August 5, 2020September 1, 2011 by Northwest Horse Source

Guidelines for Making the Hardest Decision By Dave Sauter, DVM Euthanasia can be one of the more difficult and agonizing decisions we face when it comes to the care of our horses. By its very nature, the subject of euthanasia is emotional, unpleasant and uncomfortable. It is easy and natural …

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Teach Your Horse to Lie Down

June 30, 2020September 1, 2011 by Northwest Horse Source

A Useful Method to Train Your Horse Physically and Mentally By Pat Hooks Hey Folks, In years past horses were started as three and four year olds. Numerous ones I have started at 7 or older. They were a lot bigger, stronger, and smarter than the long yearlings, …

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ClearSpan Indoor Arenas – Ride Year Round

May 4, 2020September 1, 2011 by Northwest Horse Source

An indoor arena is a must in order to have a competitive boarding facility. Katie and Gary McClure of Swampy Oak Farm and Stable decided to open their own boarding facility when they built a new barn on their property three years ago. Their next step was to look into …

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When the Going Gets Rocky

August 5, 2020August 1, 2011 by Mark Bolender

Mastering Extreme Rock and Log Step Obstacles by Mark Bolender As with most technical challenges, proper training makes the impossible possible. My latest book, Extreme Mountain Trail Course by Mark Bolender is built on the Rush Spring Ranch in Missouri. It is visually beautiful and challenges the best of …

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