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Brigitte’s Bits on Barrel Racing

June 30, 2020April 1, 2012 by Northwest Horse Source

Fitness and Goal Setting: Get Ready for a New Season by Brigitte Mackenzie The excitement of the competition year begins with a fresh set of goals. This season will be approximately the 32nd time I have done this process and it’s always a challenge to get started when the …

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Diatomaceous Earth and Parasite Control

August 5, 2020April 1, 2012 by Eleanor Blazer

Are there Beneficial Skeletons in Your Barn? by Eleanor Blazer Skeletal remains found in horse barn! In many barns across the country skeletal remains of ancient microscopic single celled algae called diatoms may be found. When entering a barn that is known to harbor diatoms, the best place to find …

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The First 24 Hours

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

What to Look for After Your Mare Foals by Brandi Holohan, DVM This is the day; you have waited 11 long months and your mare has delivered her foal. It took about 20 to 30 minutes from her water breaking to her delivering the foal. It is generally advised …

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ABHA honors Harper, Cram with Ambassador Award

November 15, 2018April 1, 2012 by American Blazer Horse Association

Valuable Members Honored at Annual Banquet In November, members gathered at the Idaho Center in Nampa for the fifth annual ABHA banquet. At the event, the Association took time out to honor two members who have made lasting contributions on behalf of Blazer Horses. The newest recipients of the …

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WSQHA Royalty Court

November 12, 2018April 1, 2012 by Northwest Horse Source

Queen Competition is Under Way! WSQHA is pleased to announce that the 2012-2013 Washington State Quarter Horse Queen competition is under way, the first runner-up will be crowned Princess. Serving as an Ambassador to the WSQHA, our Queen and Princess will promote community awareness of the American Quarter Horse …

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Selecting a Trail Horse

August 5, 2020February 1, 2012 by Mark Bolender

Finding—and Training—Your Best Trail Horse by Mark Bolender Selecting a horse for trail riding is not an easy process because several factors must be carefully considered. Ultimately, it’s a decision about which horse is right for a particular rider and that’s just the beginning in creating the “perfect” trail …

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Twincreeks Bed, Breakfast, and Bale: Cowgirl Getaway

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

Vancouver City Slicker Enjoys a Special Equine Retreat by Diana Mark Twincreeks is a beautiful eight-acre ranch located in the rural area of Glenora in the Cowichan Valley, ten minutes southwest of Duncan, on Vancouver Island, and only a ferry ride away from the Lower Mainland. The facility has …

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The Horseman’s Lifestyle

August 5, 2020February 1, 2012 by Catherine Madera

Celebrating a Grand Passion by: Catherine Madera Riding a horse is not a gentle hobby, to be picked up and laid down like a game of solitaire. It is a grand passion. It seizes a person whole and, once it has done so, he will have to admit that …

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Setting Goals for Managing Your Horse Property, Part 1

August 5, 2020February 1, 2012 by Alayne Blickle

Planning the To-do List and Locating Resources by Alayne Blickle, Horses for Clean Water In working with horse owners who are setting up small acreage for horse keeping, I often see a struggle between balancing the “to do” list and having enough time, money or other resources (such as …

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A Jiggy Problem

August 5, 2020February 1, 2012 by Kim Roe

Retraining an Annoying Habit by Kim Roe Many riders have experienced the annoyance of a horse who “jigs” by taking small, tense trot steps. The horse refuses to walk and may sway his hips from side to side. Jigging may be accompanied by head tossing, pulling, tongue and mouth problems, and …

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