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War Horse: The Making of an Equine Adventure

August 5, 2020December 1, 2011 by Catherine Madera

Behind the Scenes of This Epic Film With Hollywood Horse Trainer Bobby Lovgren by Catherine Madera and Bobby Lovgren Film information courtesy of DreamWorks Pictures On December 28, DreamWorks Pictures will bring the remarkable film War Horse to audiences everywhere. Director Steven Spielberg’s epic adventure is a tale of …

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Senior Horse Essay Contest Winners

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

Meet Two Very Special Senior Horses Thank you to all the readers who shared stories. Each one was special, but the two below stole our hearts. Congratulations Ellen Archer of Priest River, ID and Alatia Babin of Nampa, ID. Honorable mention essays from Bonnie Hammond, Silverdale WA and Courtney …

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The Value of Age

August 5, 2020December 1, 2011 by Catherine Madera

Senior Horses Enrich Lives By Catherine Madera We are not a culture that values age. Instead, we idolize the youthful, the athletic, and the beautiful. This trickles down to horse ownership: forget the old grey mare, we want the young, black stallion. My most interesting horse growing up was …

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ABHA Big Winner at Second Annual Poker Ride

December 4, 2018December 1, 2011 by American Blazer Horse Association

Fall Fun for Everyone More than 20 riders went “all-in” at the ABHA’s second annual poker ride in the Eagle Foothills (Idaho) on Oct. 15. The 5-mile ride turned out to be perfect thanks to a cool breeze and a sunny fall day, as riders got a scenic glimpse …

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CAVALIA: It’s All About the Horse

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

Equine Extravaganza Gallops to the Northwest by Patti Schofler Unencumbered by human restraints, two yearlings wander onstage before a richly forested background and the audience of 2000 gasps upon realizing the colts are free. Undisturbed by this intrusion into their investigation, the youngsters sniff children’s toys scattered in …

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The Horse that Paws

August 5, 2020December 1, 2011 by Raye Lochert

How to Solve This Common (and Annoying) Problem by Raye Lochert Everywhere I go I often hear the same question: “How do I get my horse to stop pawing?” Horses paw in all sorts of places including the trailer, outside the trailer, at the tie rail, and in the stall. They …

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Dealing with Runoff

August 5, 2020December 1, 2011 by Alayne Blickle

Protect the Environment and Keep Horses Healthy During Wet Weather by Alayne Blickle, Horses for Clean Water Last month we reviewed things to do to prepare your paddocks for winter. Following that theme, this time we’ll look at another fall “to do,” dealing with surface water that travels towards your barn …

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It’s Out of My Control!

August 5, 2020December 1, 2011 by Karen Pickering

50 is Frustrating and (with a bit of fun) Fabulous by Karen Pickering I’m doing too much. Since I just turned 50 I feel kind of like a senior—my brain wants me to do all these things, but my body just can’t keep up! Frustrating. Life has been a …

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New Western Horseman Book: Ranch-Horse Versatility

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

by Mike Major with Fran Devereux Smith Western Horseman has released Ranch-Horse Versatility: A Winner’s Guide to Successful Rides by Mike Major with Fran Devereux Smith. A Colorado rancher, Major has claimed numerous world and national championships on his stallion Smart Whiskey Doc and continues his winning ways …

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Mark Bolender: At the Top in Mountain Trail

August 8, 2020November 1, 2011 by Northwest Horse Source

A Unique Approach to Mastering a Challenging Discipline by Nicole Zanakis On a sunny, cool morning in Washington State, I’m watching riders navigate their horses over trail obstacles. Standing next to me is the trainer, Mark Bolender. He’s a three-time national Grand Champion in the sport, and he’s pointing out …

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