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Happy Hauling!

August 5, 2020July 1, 2011 by Robert Eversole

Minimizing Trailer Stress By Robert Eversole Summer is officially here and, in spite of high fuel prices, trail riders are hitting the highways in large numbers to haul their horses and mules to “work” as they travel to that perfect riding destination. In my last article, we discussed the fundamentals …

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Equine Herpes—Revisted

August 5, 2020July 1, 2011 by David Sauter D.V.M.

A Vet Talks About the Equine Outbreak By Dave Sauter, DVM This year, Equine Herpes Virus (EHV) became one of the most infamous infections in horses, both inside and outside the horse owning population. The outbreak that began with horses that attended the National Cutting Horse Association show between April …

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A Primer on Equine Metabolic Syndrome

August 5, 2020July 1, 2011 by Wendy Harless Mollat, DVM, DACVIM

Recognizing, Managing, and Preventing EMS By Dr. Wendy Mollat As a horse owner, you’re probably familiar with equine metabolic syndrome (EMS) by now. While the clinical signs of the syndrome have been around for decades, it’s only recently that researchers have given more definition to this condition. Below is basic …

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Forging Ahead

March 4, 2019July 1, 2011 by Northwest Horse Source

EHV and the Show Season Canceled. Postponed. We haven’t made a decision yet. We’ve heard all of these over the last few weeks with regards to the status of horse shows due to the EHV-1 and EHM situation. Add to that the poor weather and I think its safe …

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Least Toxic Weed Control Options

August 5, 2020July 1, 2011 by Alayne Blickle

Managing Weeds Doesn’t Have to Be Such a Chore By Alayne Blickle, Horses for Clean Water Midsummer and it’s high time to talk about weed control. Getting a handle on weeds is the most cost-effective, chore effective way of dealing with these persistent nuisances. Firstly, good pasture management is the …

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The Secret Lives of Horse Trailers Part 2

August 5, 2020July 1, 2011 by Northwest Horse Source

Wheel Bearings, Races, and Seals, OH MY! By Leigh Goodison Grieve In the last article on horse trailer safety and maintenance we discussed tires and wheels. If the wheels of your trailer are the legs, then certainly the wheel bearings, spindles and axles are the heart—without them, you don’t …

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Granny’s Still Got It

August 5, 2020July 1, 2011 by Allison Trimble

A Look at Baby Boomers and their Equine Fascination By Allison Trimble With the baby boomers starting to retire, a large portion of the non-pro performance horse competitors are between 55 and 65. Many of these people are new to the sport. Most had some horse experience as kids, possibly …

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Annual Golden Harvest Charity Trail Ride

March 4, 2019July 1, 2011 by Washington State Quarter Horse Association

Join the fun in Cle Elum this year! This year we celebrate the 15th Annual Golden Harvest Charity Trail Ride on September 9, 10, and 11 at the Flying Horseshoe Ranch in Cle Elum, WA. All breeds are welcome, the Ride 2011 is an AQHA official Ride, which provides the opportunity for …

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Bring Back the Fun!

August 5, 2020June 1, 2011 by Mark Bolender

How To Keep Riding Challenging and Still Have Fun by Mark Bolender “Am I doing this right?” is a phrase I hear often from students. It’s very natural (and important) to learn proper riding technique, but many people get bogged down by details and they forget the reason they …

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The Northwest Horse Fair and Expo Does it Again!

August 5, 2020June 1, 2011 by Northwest Horse Source

During the third weekend of March the Linn County Fair and Expo Center in Albany, Ore was the place to be for all Northwest horse enthusiasts. The expo celebrated a 12th consecutive year of all things equine. By Alana Linderoth A wide-array of disciplines ranging from traditional Western …

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