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Put a Sock On It! Whinny Wellies™ Defeat Mud, Rain, and Snow

  The bad weather barrier against snow, mud, and rain that owners/handlers have been asking for in horse leg protection is here. Whinny Wellies™, are patent-pending equine bad weather leg gear created to protect Silver Whinnys ® and Whinny Warmers ®, standing wraps, polo wraps, and bandages. “Horses need to … Read More

Switching to Hay? Remember Vitamin E

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As the growing season winds down in autumn, horse owners in many climates must provide horses with an appropriate alternative forage to fulfill fiber requirements. In most cases, this involves the use of hay, though other products such as haylage or hay cubes are appropriate and sometimes fed. The question that looms … Read More

Have a Question? Ask The Experts!

Send us your question and we’ll select the best expert for you. Northwest Horse SourceThe Northwest Horse Source is an independently owned and operated print and online magazine for horse owners and enthusiasts of all breeds and disciplines in the Pacific Northwest. Our contemporary editorial columns are predominantly written by experts … Read More

SILVER WHINNYS® THE PROOF IS IN THE RESULTS!     Silver Whinnys® maintain a hygienic environment around the legs useful for reducing dirt, debris and bio-burden near any pre-existing sores and wounds. They serve as an outstanding alternative to bandaging, and fly protection, a barrier used to protect legs while … Read More

Equine Wound Care

Take Steps to Ensure Proper Healing By: Eleanor Blazer   Horse owners joke about wrapping horses in bubble-wrap to protect them from injury. Unfortunately, we can’t, so we have to deal with the resulting wound when our beloved steeds do damage to themselves. Before slathering, spraying and daubing on the … Read More

Purina Animal Nutrition – The Best Nutrition Possible for Your Horse

We are proud to have Purina Animal Nutrition sponsoring our Senior Horse Photo Essay Contest! Learn about how Purina’s Senior Horse Feeds can benefit your older equine friend: Purina® horse feeds and supplements start with state-of-the-art research and high-quality ingredients. Find the right one for your horse. With better veterinary … Read More

Reminder: Beware of laminitis risk in fall pasture!

As temperatures begin to dip, Dr. Juliet Getty, equine nutrition specialist, reminds you to help your horse make the transition to winter feeding in good shape—and that means you being informed about the sugar and starch that lurk in your fall pasture growth. If you have horses that are overweight, insulin resistant, … Read More

The Equine First Aid Kit

A Well Equipped Kit Can Save the Day by Dave Sauter, DVM With over 350 breeds of horses worldwide there is enormous variety in size, shape and purpose. One thing they all have in common is that they have been bred to perform some work-related or athletic job. Their athleticism … Read More

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