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Caring for Pastures Over Winter

August 5, 2020December 1, 2012 by Alayne Blickle

Learn the “Golden Rules” for Pasture Management by Alayne Blickle, Horses for Clean Water If you are fortunate enough to have horse pasture winter is the time to baby it. It’s also important to realize that a good stand of grass is critical for environmental health. Grass roots hold …

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2012 NRHA Northwest Region Affiliate Finals

October 8, 2018December 1, 2012 by WRHA

A Good Showing for WRHA in California WRHA was well represented at the 2012 NRHA Northwest Region Affiliate Finals (RAF) show hosted by WCRHA October 10-14, 2012 at Rancho Murrieta CA. RAF qualifiers finished in the top 10 in their respective classes for the opportunity to represent WRHA. The …

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“Dear Allison…”

August 5, 2020December 1, 2012 by Allison Trimble

Mental and Physical Keys to a Better Stop by Allison Trimble, Willfully Guided Horsemanship Dear Allison, It’s no secret, I can’t stop my horse. I have Crohns disease and some of my guts had welded themselves to each other. It was very painful so I was guarded when trying …

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Celebrating My Favorite Time of Year

August 5, 2020December 1, 2012 by Karen Pickering

Giving the Gift of Compassion by Karen Pickering The holidays are always a time of wonder, reflection and celebrating a giving spirit. It reminds me what Christmas is really about: the precious time spent with friends and family and the opportunity to look for the good in people and …

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“Where There’s Smoke…”

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

What to Do When Your Horse is Exposed to Heavy Smoke by R. Paul Schwab, DVM Last summer was devastating for much of the west because of forest fires. Not only did the fires destroy acres of forest, farmland, and homes but they also impaired air quality hundreds of miles …

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The Best Time to Feed Before Competition

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

Getting the Most from Your Performance Horse by Joe Pagan, Ph.D. One of the most common questions asked about feeding the performance horse is when to feed before a competition. Theoretically, feeding should be timed so that all of the nutrients from a meal have been digested, absorbed, and …

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Ask Al: Advice From a Master Horseman – Speed Control

August 5, 2020November 1, 2012 by Al Dunning

Speed Control and the Left Sided Syndrome by Al Dunning Hi Al, I have been working on controlling my horse’s speed during the lope. What are some correct cues to use when I want my horse to slow down or speed up? Mario Mario, This is not a simple …

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WQHA Emerald Queen and Royal Court Crowned

October 10, 2018November 1, 2012 by Washington State Quarter Horse Association

Congratulations to Payton Anderson, Graysen Stroud, and Danielle Hagerty The Washington State Quarter Horse Association is pleased to announce that Payton Anderson, age 16 and a junior at Monroe High School in Monroe, WA has been named WSQHA Emerald Queen. Presentation and crowning took place during the evening festivities …

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Gift Horses

August 5, 2020November 1, 2012 by Catherine Madera

The Value of Experience by Catherine Madera “Don’t look a gift horse in the mouth” is a familiar proverb. Since a horse’s approximate age—and thus their value in “using years”—can be determined by its teeth the verse is effectively saying, “When you receive a gift, don’t jump to conclusions …

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Silver Aspen Ranch

October 10, 2018November 1, 2012 by WRHA

WRHA Thanks a Successful Sponsor by Sam Etsell The WRHA always wants to thank their sponsors and one that has had tremendous success in the show pen this year is Silver Aspen Ranch. Located in Auburn, WA, Silver Aspen Ranch is a premiere training facility for Arabians, …

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