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“On a Dark and Stormy Night…” Part 2

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

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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The Great Alaska Horse Expo 2012

August 5, 2020June 1, 2012 by Catherine Madera

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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Developing a True Connection with Your Horse: Part 2

August 5, 2020June 1, 2012 by Alice Trindle

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

August 5, 2020June 1, 2012 by Allison Trimble

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

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

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?

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

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

August 5, 2020June 1, 2012 by Alayne Blickle

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!

August 5, 2020June 1, 2012 by Karen Pickering

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”

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

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

August 5, 2020June 1, 2012 by Eleanor Blazer

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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