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The Real Cost of Cheap Hay

August 5, 2020June 1, 2013 by Gina Fresquez

How to Determine if You’re Saving Money by Gina Fresquez, M.S., CHHC With quality hay prices reaching an all-time high here in the Pacific Northwest (avg. $18/bale) many horse owners are looking for alternative hay sources that won’t break the bank. Some may even be tempted to ditch that …

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Protecting Precious Cargo

August 5, 2020June 1, 2013 by Raye Lochert

How to Travel Safely with Horses by Raye Lochert Everyday untold numbers of tractor trailers motor down the road carrying materials from here to there. Before being entrusted with a rig weighing in the neighborhood of 80,000 pounds, truck drivers spend time in school learning about the working parts …

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Endurance Riding

August 5, 2020May 1, 2013 by Aarene Storms

A Gentle Introduction to an Extreme Sport by Aarene Storms One horse, one rider, one very long trail: this is the essence of the sport of endurance riding. The riders might be awake as early as 4 am and in the saddle by 5, ready to face 25, 50, …

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ABHA Launches New Website

August 29, 2018May 1, 2013 by American Blazer Horse Association

It’s Easier than Ever to Learn More About the Blazer Horse Online Since the incorporation of the American Blazer Horse Association in 2006, the ABHA has enjoyed a presence on the World Wide Web at www.blazerhorse.com. Ken and Deanna Wirz took on the role as web masters and we appreciated …

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The Pre-Purchase Exam

August 5, 2020May 1, 2013 by Allison Trimble

Protect Yourself When Buying or Selling Horses by Allison Trimble, Willfully Guided Horsemanship One of the most highly debated topics surrounding horse sales is the pre-purchase exam. Should I do one? How do I pick a vet? What do I do with the results? These can all be tough …

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Removing the Roadblocks

August 5, 2020May 1, 2013 by Catherine Madera

How Raye Lochert Gives Back to Riders by Catherine Madera The equestrian world has changed tremendously in the last 20 years. It’s the information age and one simply needs to choose their favorite way to learn. About anything and everything. If you have the money and time you …

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Spring Cleaning for Horse Facilities

August 5, 2020May 1, 2013 by David Sauter D.V.M.

Disinfect Your Barn and Maintain a Healthy Environment by Dave Sauter, DVM With spring in the air and a “fresh start” on everyone’s mind, there’s no better time to talk about disinfecting your horse facility. Whether talking about a surgical instrument, hospital room, horse stall, trailer or barn implement, the …

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Endurance 101

August 5, 2020May 1, 2013 by Aarene Storms

A Gentle Guide to the Sport of Long-Distance Riding by Aarene Storms Triangle Ranch Communications is proud to announce the release of the first book written specifically for beginning endurance riders. Endurance 101: a gentle guide to the sport of long-distance riding is told in a comfortable narrative style with …

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Preserving the Trails We Love

August 5, 2020May 1, 2013 by Robert Eversole

How to ‘Leave No Trace’ While Recreating with Your Horse by Robert Eversole April’s showers have brought May’s flowers, warmer weather, and rapidly improving trail conditions across the Pacific Northwest. As trail riders, one important thing to remember is that most of the areas that we enjoy are publicly …

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Maintaining Healthy Pastures

August 28, 2018May 1, 2013 by Northwest Horse Source

Protect Grazing Areas Year-round by Laurie Cerny After the drought of 2012 even horse owners who faithfully practice good pasture management are going to do everything in their power to keep their grazing areas as healthy as possible. The advantage of doing so is two-fold: having a healthy pasture helps …

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