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Covering Compost and Manure Storage

Proper Moisture Level is Essential for Healthy Compost By Alayne Blickle, Horses for Clean Water   Composting horse manure is a wonderful option for manure management. The advantages are many and have been discussed in previous articles of mine, including how to build a composting bin system. One of the … Read More

Super-Sized Performance Horses

In the Service of our Veterans By Karen Pickering   On Saturday, May 26 I found myself at the Bellingham Memorial Day Parade. A small group of local veterans from Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1585, led by John Ferdon, boarded a beautifully decorated wagon owned by Paul and Gail … Read More

Breeding Performance Horses

Goals Drive Decisions and Choices By Allison Trimble   As a student at Cal Poly I majored in animal science with an emphasis in livestock production. I learned nutrition, pasture management, and all the other pertinent classes, but reproduction was my favorite topic. I have experienced different management practices over … Read More

The Grant County Fairgrounds

Host a Top-Notch Event in Moses Lake By Kim Roe and Spencer Biallas     Do you ever wonder what goes into hosting a horse show or equine event? Do you know that many organizers struggle to secure suitable equestrian facilities? Finding an affordable facility with all the needed amenities … Read More

Hay Before Grain?

Preventing Digestive Upset Means Horses Need Continuous Fiber By Eleanor Blazer   It’s feeding time and the horses know it. Feed buckets are rattling; there are nickers and the banging of hooves against gates.  In most stables the concentrate or “grain” is given first––to satisfy the immediate need and calm the … Read More

The Qualities of a Good Performance Horse

What Makes a Top Prospect? By Kim Roe   What is a performance horse and what makes him different from any other horse? Performance horses are horses that accomplish something and have the ability to perform with efficiency. These are the horses dreams are built around from the moment they … Read More

Seven Tips to Help Prevent Colic

Lifestyle Management and Nutrition Go a Long Way in Preventing Colic  From Arenus Animal Health   Colic is one of the most distressing medical emergencies a horse owner can experience; it can come on quickly, is extremely painful and potentially life threatening. Luckily, with a good understanding of your horse’s … Read More

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