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BCHW Takes Action to Help Repair Trails

January 2018

Supplies Packed in for Pacific Crest Trail Association by Richard Guthrie   In the fall of 2003 there was an exceptionally severe rainstorm in the Cascade Mountains of Washington State. One of the massively flooding rivers was the Suiattle (pronounced sue at’ el) which originates on the east side of … Read More

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Reset 2018

January 2018

The Best is Yet to Come by Karen Pickering, NWHS Publisher   Ever wish you could hit a reset button and go back in time? I’ve done a lot of reminiscing recently and find myself looking at all the things I could have done differently in my life. But then … Read More

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Where the Wild Things Are (or Aren’t)

Don’t Worry, Be Prepared by Robert Eversole   Last August in Idaho a woman was attacked by a bear. For weeks afterward, local newspapers printed page upon page about the encounter, warning their readers that dangerous animals were prowling the countryside. What if you were planning a ride or a … Read More

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Don’t Let Winter Slow You Down

Tips for Making Progress All Winter Long by Allison Trimble   Winter riding in the Northwest can pose many obstacles, particularly with horses still in early training. My aged horses and I both feel like the winter is a wonderful time for being tucked warmly inside. It doesn’t hurt any … Read More

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Another Horse!

January 2018

Following My Passion by Kim Roe   I just bought my last horse. Well, that’s what I keep saying. What’s that joke? Horses are as expensive as cocaine and twice as addictive. The horse I bought is a weanling colt by North Forks Cardi and out of Coco, a Thoroughbred … Read More

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Dr. Getty’s Tip of the Month: Snow will NOT meet your horse’s water needs!

Piles of fluffy snow in your pasture – and a horse that nibbles at them – making you think your horse is all set for water this winter? Sorry. Think again, please! The main cause of colic during the winter is from reduced water consumption. Snow will not provide enough … Read More

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Dr. Getty’s Tip of the Month: Hay is missing key nutrients

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Living pasture grasses and alfalfa are rich in fat and water-soluble vitamins, essential fatty acids, minerals, carbohydrates, and protein. But once they are cut, dried, and stored as hay, many nutrients that were once plentiful begin to dwindle. Fat soluble vitamins. These include vitamins A, D, E, and K. Vitamin A (as … Read More

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Learn on the Road

Combine Your Equine Education and Vacation by Kim Roe   There’s a hot trend in equine education and travel: combine them! Opportunities can be found worldwide, but some of the best training and adventure is in North America. Top instructors and clinicians are inviting students to come to them, and … Read More

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Feeding Flaxseeds – Do you have all the facts?

By Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D.   Do you feed your horse flaxseeds? You likely do. Good job! Flaxseeds are a wonderful source of fat, quality protein, water-soluble fiber, and have amazing health benefits. Read on and get all the facts about this excellent whole food. Flaxseeds are high in fat … Read More

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