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The Overweight Horse Who Won’t Stop Eating — Leptin Resistance is the Key!

August 5, 2020March 9, 2015 by Press

The Overweight Horse Who Won’t Stop Eating — Leptin Resistance is the Key! by Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D. Your horse is overweight. You’ve been told to feed him a lot less hay and you’re desperately trying to do the right thing. But it won’t work! It won’t work for your horse any …

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Equine Veterinarian Joanne Fehr Embraces Integrative Medicine

August 5, 2020March 6, 2015 by Northwest Horse Source

Joanne Fehr, DVM, MS, DACVS, a large-animal veterinarian at Pilchuck Veterinary Hospital since 2000, has joined the hospital’s integrative medicine department. “I’ve had a long-term interest in integrative medicine. After years of treating equine lameness and general health cases, I am excited to incorporate this avenue of evaluation and treatment …

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Brilliant Solutions: Be Seen, Be Safe!

August 5, 2020March 6, 2015 by Northwest Horse Source

Increase outdoor visibility and safety with Brilliant-Solutions™ LED lights for pets and people. Brilliant-Solutions™ products are stylish, practical and multi-purpose with easy to use light settings (quick/slow flashing & constant) and highly reflective accents for extra visibility. Lithium coin batteries (2 x CR2032) are included (approx. 80 hrs runtime). Our …

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Wisdom from the Last 18 Years: Ten Truths to Share About Horses and Training

August 5, 2020March 6, 2015 by Allison Trimble

Ten Truths to Share About Horses and Training by Allison Trimble During my pregnancy sabbatical from riding, I have had hours of stall cleaning time to ponder my equine journey. This has been a great opportunity to plan a path for the next stage of Life with Horses. …

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Meet ABHA Member and Trainer Lorin Price

August 5, 2020March 6, 2015 by American Blazer Horse Association

Simple Yet Effective Tools Everyone wants their horse to be more attentive to light pressure from both legs and reins. A lot of my clients come to me and are working way too hard getting their horse to acknowledge cues. A great exercise that will encourage your horse to …

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Apps and Maps: Using Your Cell Phone on the Trail

August 5, 2020March 6, 2015 by Robert Eversole

Fun and Easy Ways to Track Riding Adventures by Robert Eversole When I was first introduced to navigating, the tools were essentially the same as what Columbus used back when he sailed the ocean blue, in 1492. For hundreds of years, paper maps and magnetic compasses have been, and in …

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Joint Injections: A Primer for Horse Owners

August 5, 2020March 6, 2015 by Liz Devine, DVM, MS, DACVS-LA

Joint Injections: What You Need to Know About this Common Procedure by Dr. Liz Devine, DVM, MS, DACVS-LA Musculoskeletal injury is very common in our equine athletes. The diagnosis and treatment of these injuries often involves joint injections. While this is one of the more common procedures performed by …

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The Art of Liberty Training for Horses

August 5, 2020March 6, 2015 by Northwest Horse Source

Attain New Levels of Leadership, Unity and Engagement with Your Horse True liberty, says Jonathan Field, is much more than simply removing equipment and stepping outside the pen or arena. It is moving with your horse, communicating only with intention, and creating a seamless, smooth, and rhythmic dance. “When you …

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March 2015 Cover Story: Barn Pros

August 5, 2020March 6, 2015 by Catherine Madera

Barn Pros: Just What the Doctor Ordered by Catherine Madera Dr. Stephanie Meyer of Pilchuck Veterinary Hospital knows how changes in lifestyle and approach can dramatically affect quality of life. While completing her residency in large animal internal medicine at the University of Florida, one of Meyer’s personal riding horses …

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Arena Footing Basics 101

August 5, 2020March 6, 2015 by Glynnie Walford

Five Considerations for Building a Solid Arena by Glynnie Walford Equestrians will agree that when it comes to arena riding, a well-appointed ring is a joy to work (and play!) in. The footing you choose for this enclosure will depend on a variety of factors and will be the most …

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