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Is Your Horse Lacking an Essential Mineral?

August 5, 2020October 1, 2012 by Eleanor Blazer

The Importance of Copper by Eleanor Blazer, www.horsecourses.online “See a penny, pick it up…and put it in a bucket?” Adding pennies to a horse’s water to increase copper intake is without merit; it doesn’t work. Pennies minted after 1982 are only 2.5 percent copper. You may want to add copper, …

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Microcurrent for Horses and Other Vital Therapies You Should Know

August 5, 2020October 1, 2012 by Northwest Horse Source

2nd Edition Now Available! by Deborah Powell Are you interested in improving the quality of your horses’ lives? If so, check out the book Microcurrent for Horses & Other Vital Therapies You Should Know by Deborah Powell. Microcurrent for Horses is an in-depth study of advantageous therapies and …

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On Green Horses, Spurs, and Achieving “Feel”

August 5, 2020October 1, 2012 by Al Dunning

Riding Well is More than Mechanics by Al Dunning Hi Al, I really enjoy your show on Dish Network. I have green broke 7 year old quarter horse that I just began riding. He has had four rides on the trail. When do you recommend using spurs and, …

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The Northwest Greatest Horseman

October 13, 2018October 1, 2012 by Northwest Horse Source

Shelbey Jackson Outshines the Competition Competition in the NW Greatest Horseman Non Pro Division this year was tough. The entries boasted horses that included a world champion and riders that are top competitors across the nation. Shelbey Jackson was victorious riding Ollie’s Playboy with scores of herd work: …

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After Show Season Events

October 13, 2018October 1, 2012 by WRHA

Don’t Miss the Fall Futurities by Sam Etsell As the show season comes to a close, most riders are hanging up their chaps for the winter. But there’s one set of events that peaks this time of year—futurities. Futurities are events aimed at three-year-old horses. Whether you are looking to …

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Rethinking Parasite Control: Part 2

August 5, 2020October 1, 2012 by David Sauter D.V.M.

Part 2: Six De-Worming Practices for Equine Wellness by Dave Sauter, DVM Last month we discussed how parasite control was revolutionized in the 1960’s with the introduction of benzimidazoles de-wormers. With it and other new products developed in the 70’s and 80’s, it became easier, less expensive, safe and effective …

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Microcurrent: Part 2

August 5, 2020October 1, 2012 by Northwest Horse Source

Part 2: Integrating Microcurrent Therapy into Your Horse’s Wellness Program by Deborah Powell Microcurrent therapy is a versatile treatment tool that you can use to help almost any physical issue your horses might experience. Once you decide to use microcurrent, it is important to select an appropriate device before …

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Blister Beetles in the Pacific Northwest: Part 2

August 5, 2020October 1, 2012 by Alayne Blickle

Part 2: Precautions to Help Safeguard Your Horses by Alayne Blickle, Horses for Clean Water Last month in Part 1 of this series we talked about a Pacific Northwest outbreak of blister beetles, a poisonous insect whose toxins can cause mild depression to death when ingested in alfalfa hay …

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A Different Kind of Rescue

August 5, 2020October 1, 2012 by Northwest Horse Source

Northwest Equine Stewardship Center by Jennifer Warmke When Dusty was rescued from severe neglect and abuse, she went to a local equine rescue organization. Dusty’s needs, however, were more than what the facility could handle. Realizing that she was in need of professional level care in order for …

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Principles for Evaluating Hoof Health – Part 3

August 5, 2020October 1, 2012 by Mark and Karen Plumlee

Part 3: Understanding the Sole Plane by Mark and Karen Plumlee, Mission Farrier School Using the principles in this 5-part series will give you the basics for evaluating your horse’s hoof health. It includes: Understanding Foot Falls, Identifying Distortion, Understanding the Sole Plane, What is Breakover?, and Load Sharing. …

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