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The Blessing of Tragedy

August 5, 2020April 1, 2015 by Karen Pickering

My life endured a major upheaval last December when my husband of 32 years suffered a massive stroke. While we never appreciate these events, I must say I have learned more in the last couple of months than I’ve learned in years. I have been humbled in so many ways …

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Riding Fear Free – Rediscover Your Passion at an Equine Event

August 5, 2020April 1, 2015 by Laura Daley

Rediscover Your Passion at an Equine Event by Laura Daly Riders who are bogged down in fear need to rediscover their passion for horses. One of the best ways to do that is by attending horse-related activities such as shows, competitions, or demonstrations. You can choose a simple schooling …

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Over 40 and Horse Crazy – Making Time to Improve Ground Manners

August 5, 2020April 1, 2015 by Laura Schonberg

Making Time to Improve Ground Manners by Laura Schonberg Since bringing home a new mare this winter, I have been astonished at how this extra horse changed our existing herd of geldings. It has afforded new opportunities for better management, one of the big ones being feeding time. My horses were …

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The Health Benefits of Grazing 24/7

August 5, 2020April 1, 2015 by Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D.

Research Proves Horses Relax and Eat Less With Constant Grass Exposure If you let your horse out to graze on pasture for only a few hours each day, and provide hay the rest of the time, you’ve likely noticed how he approaches the grass like a vacuum cleaner, barely lifting …

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Emerging Diseases in the Equine Industry

May 4, 2020April 1, 2015 by Northwest Horse Source

by Jillian Dasti Horse health is one of the most important issues in the equine industry. Just like humans, horses have their own health concerns, including emerging infectious diseases. Horses by nature are social creatures and many travel extensively, locally, nationally or internationally through competing and global sales. This means …

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Purina Animal Nutrition Addresses the Changing Needs of Today’s Senior Horse

May 4, 2020April 1, 2015 by Northwest Horse Source

With better veterinary care and nutrition, horses are living longer, more active lives and they’re encountering new health issues as a result. To address this, Purina Animal Nutrition introduced Equine Senior® and Equine Senior® Active horse feed with ActivAge™ prebiotic – a proprietary ingredient scientifically proven to strengthen immune function, …

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The Seasons of Horse Life

August 5, 2020April 1, 2015 by Allison Trimble

Part 1: Sharing Horses with Two Men and a Baby by Allison Trimble Over the last 15 years my life has been focused around cow horses and the demands of training them. After completing my Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Science, I owned 30—60 horses and ran a performance horse breeding, …

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The Most Forgiving Creature

August 5, 2020April 1, 2015 by Mark Bolender

How Horses Teach Us to Be Better Leaders by Mark Bolender It never ceases to amaze me how consistently the horse remains a forgiving creature. I can’t tell you how many mistakes I have made in training, and how many mistakes I have observed being made, that the horse continues …

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Rider Wellness: The “Daydreaming of Spring” Workout

August 5, 2020April 1, 2015 by Emily Beasley

Five Exercises to Increase Strength and Endurance by Emily Beasley In my last column I promised to provide information on the multiple components of fitness and how they can benefit riders of all disciplines, as well as how each component could be improved without entering a gym. Now, as I …

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Small Farm Makeover: Spring Maintenance

August 5, 2020April 1, 2015 by Alayne Blickle

Tips to Prepare Your Property for the Growing Season by Alayne Blickle Spring finally here! That means now is the time to get busy tidying your horse property so you will be ready for the upcoming growing season. Here are a few tips to get you started: Get your …

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