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SmartPak Introduces New SmartSalt™ Pellets

The tastiest way to provide your horse with his required daily serving of salt   PLYMOUTH, MA  – Salt is one mineral that many horse owners don’t always think about when it comes to supplementing their horse’s diet, but it’s vital to their horse’s health and well-being. Luckily, there is … Read More

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What Do Cowboy Dressage and the Spanish Riding School Have in Common?

Trafalgar Square Books (www.HorseandRiderBooks.com) just released new books about them both! In COWBOY DRESSAGE, author Jessica Black works with Cowboy Dressage founders Eitan and Debbie Beth-Halachmy to trace the evolution of the pursuit back to its roots, then expertly weaves together an engaging explanation of the Cowboy Dressage philosophy with … Read More

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Fires, Floods, Tornadoes – Real and on the Rise

Although the number and severity of weather related disasters is on the rise, according to a recent Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) survey, only 39 percent of respondents have developed an emergency plan.  September is National Preparedness Month, so it is a good time for horse owners to make sure … Read More

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Progress in Pain Recognition

Hiding pain is one of the top survival skills of the horse. An important part of horse ownership is learning to recognize the signs a horse may be in discomfort rather than dismissing certain subtle cues as just bad behaviour. Dr. Brianne Henderson recently gave a well-received lecture to a … Read More

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How Does The Environment Affect Strongyle Development?

By Stephen Flynn September 8, 2015 — With strongyles posing the greatest parasite risk to horses it is important to understand how the environment factors into their development. Regardless of the time of year, it is always a good idea to have a Fecal Egg Count done on a regular … Read More

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Sox For Horses Saved My Horse’s Life

Tallahassee, Florida (September 4, 2015) “My horse would not be alive today if a friend hadn’t told me about Sox For Horses,” was the warm story of gratitude that Ray Petterson, president of Sox For Horses, Inc. of Tallahassee, Florida, heard when horse owner Leslie DePodesta of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, … Read More

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December 2015 Digital Edition

December 2015 The Northwest Horse Source Celebrates 20 Years! Senior Horse Photo Essay Winners How to Treat White Line Disease 9 Ways to Keep Your Senior Horse Healthy Rider Wellness: Prevent Age-related Injuries Shop Our Holiday Gift Section!       Click here to see all Digital Edition Past Issues … Read More

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Award Winning Leather Therapy Recently Acquired by Absorbine

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W.F. Young, Inc., makers of Absorbine® products, is pleased to announce that it has acquired the Leather Therapy® brand and complete product portfolio. The company is proud to welcome the line of quality leather care products to its family of trusted brands. Leather Therapy products, developed and marketed by Unicorn … Read More

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New Andis Pulse ZR™ Clipper Offers Cordless Convenience with Power

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Grooming professionals know that it’s more efficient to maneuver a clipper around a fidgety pet when you don’t have to deal with a dangling cord. However, conventional cordless clippers don’t deliver consistent cutting strength when their battery starts running low. The new Pulse ZR™ detachable blade clipper from Andis puts … Read More

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Details Announced for the Northwest Horse Fair & Expo 2016!

  Daring stunts on horseback, parades of horse breeds, strutting stallions, a star-studded list of clinicians and a huge trade show, all await horse lovers at the Northwest Horse Fair 2016! Now in its seventeenth year, the Northwest Horse Fair will run March 18, 19 and 20, at the Linn … Read More

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