The Great Alaska Horse Expo 2012

Celebrating Equine Community in The Last Frontier by Catherine Madera   The state of Alaska is easily described in superlatives: It is the largest state in the nation—twice the size of Texas, contains the highest mountain peak (Mt. McKinley), and has the largest national forest (Tongass), and that’s just for …

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“On a Dark and Stormy Night…” Part 2

A Difficult Delivery and an Orphan Colt: Part 2 by Dave Sauter, DVM   The foal was suffering from Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy, more commonly known as “Dummy Foal” Syndrome. It refers to a condition of neurologic abnormalities that are not related to infectious, metabolic, developmental or toxic causes. In this case the …

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Developing a True Connection with Your Horse: Part 2

Liberty in the Round Pen: Part 2 by Alice Trindle   Every year in our clinics we try to focus on some aspect of horsemanship that helps us to go to a deeper understanding of the principles of a positive connection with our horses. It is amazing that year after …

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The Art of the Mecate

A Colorful Cowgirl Mixes Fashion and Tradition by Allison Trimble   One of my favorite things about the cow horse industry is that it is rooted in tradition: from the training, to the people, to the tack and equipment. I marvel at the skill of rawhide braiding for romel reins …

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The Original Horse Bible

The Definitive Source for all Things Horse by Moira C. Reeve and Sharon Biggs   BowTie Press’s Dog Bible is highly regarded as the ultimate resource for new dog owners and seasoned breeders alike. The Original Horse Bible by Moira C. Reeve and Sharon Biggs will exceed the high expectations set by its predecessor. …

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Does Your Horse Have an Overactive Immune System?

Equine Hypersensitivities and Autoimmune Disease by Stephanie Meyer, DVM, CVA   Hypersensitivity is a state of altered reactivity of the body’s immune system to an allergen (e.g., biting insects, pollen, grass, molds, insects, dust, drugs). After repeat exposure, the immune system mounts an overzealous attack on the invading allergen, resulting in …

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Horse Stall Door Jams

How “Jam’n” Makes Chores More Efficient by Alayne Blickle, Horses for Clean Water   Horse life at home is all about chore efficiency, and sometimes the simplest solutions are best. One small thing we did recently at Sweet Pepper Ranch, our horse motel and guest ranch in southwestern Idaho, has …

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Gear Up!

The Care and Keeping of Your Horse’s Tack by Karen Pickering   It’s time to break out the saddles, bridles and equipment so we can ride! This issue focuses on tack and equipment and in a lean economy it’s wise to focus on taking better care of the tack we have. …

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Your Most Important Piece of “Tack”

Good Hands Equal Good Horsemanship by Jim Winney   We all have a favorite piece of tack in our collection: a saddle, a bit, or a good feeling set of reins. Hopefully it is a piece that helps us to gain a better communication with our horse. This is good, …

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Lunch from the Lawn Mower

Are Grass Clippings Good for Your Horse? by Eleanor Blazer   You might think feeding lawn clippings to horses makes sense. After all horses are designed to eat grass, but think again. The sensitive equine digestive system does not tolerate change. Anytime you introduce new feed to a horse it must be …

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