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February 2017

Try Cowboy Mounted Shooting by Jennifer Burnell   If you enjoy gaming with your horse, take it to the next level with cowboy mounted shooting. If you already have quick turns and a “handle” on your horse, come on out to a clinic or practice. Cowboy mounted shooting offers lots … Read More

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Why Horse People Make Great Parents

February 2017

Horsemanship Skills Come in Handy with Children by Allison Trimble   I try my hardest to write what I know. For many years it seemed all I knew about was horses. I coached many youth clients and enjoyed my role in children’s lives. It was always said to me that … Read More

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Winter Jump Training Part 3

February 2017

Control Your Landing by Karen O’Neal   It’s now February and we are getting ever closer to spring and the competition season. Since we are still mostly riding indoors, this is a great time to work on technique, position, control, and overall training for show jumping. This month’s exercise will get … Read More

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February 2017 Cover Story: Odysseo by Cavalia

A Labor of Love by Cavalia Staff   The 65 magnificent horses of Odysseo by Cavalia enchant audiences at every performance. Odysseo is a unique and sensational marriage of equestrian and stage arts with high-tech theatrical effects. The show portrays the relationship between horses and humans as they journey through a world … Read More

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Winter Woes – Dangers of Ammonia

By Jennifer Roberts   Its true, the smell of ammonia may be stronger in the summer months, with the sun beating down on urine and heating up wet spots in stalls. However, that doesn’t mean that ammonia is gone in the winter. In fact, ammonia is just as dangerous in … Read More

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Treating Wounds

February 2017

First Do No Harm by Dave Sauter, DVM   Diligent horse owners can help prevent serious injuries and wounds in their horses. Proper fencing, building maintenance, and being attentive to potentially dangerous objects is an essential part of horsemanship. Despite our best efforts, wounds still happen. Wound treatment knowledge and … Read More

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Composting Horse Manure

February 2017

Turn a Problem into an Asset by Alayne Blickle   Manure management is such a huge issue for horse owners who care for horses on their own property. One horse produces about 50 pounds of manure per day which is over eight tons per year! Add to that the 8 … Read More

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New Company Launches Service to Review Animal Care and Custody Facilities

  Animal Care & Custody Assessment Associates LLC (ACCAA LLC) announces the launch of our services to review and certify Animal Care & Custody facilities. Our focus is to ensure that facilities that board animals are well prepared for this important task of caring for the beloved family pets and … Read More

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BCHW Volunteer Hours Make an Impact

February 2017

Keeping Public Lands Open with Our Sweat by Teri Starke, BCHW Treasurer   Wow! And that does not even seem like enough. Wow! The Back Country Horsemen of Washington and their volunteers gave many hours of labor last year. From October 2015 to September 2016 BCHW members gave a staggering … Read More

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Riding Through Winter

Tips from 3 Northwestern Professionals by Kim Roe   Winter is an important time to accomplish training goals. But sometimes getting motivated to ride in bitter cold, wind, or rain can be overwhelming. This winter has been a difficult one in the Northwest, so I to asked three top northwestern … Read More

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