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What the Horse? Helmets in Review

August 5, 2020June 1, 2016 by Theresa Rice

The Truth about Head Injuries and the Equestrian by Theresa Rice There have been a few well publicized and tragic deaths from horse accidents this year. Each new accident sends ripples of grief and concern through the horse community, as well as reigniting the helmet debate. I recently saw …

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Spanky and Dally, Unlikely Friends

August 5, 2020May 1, 2016 by Francesca Carsen

The Excellent Adventures of Spanky and Dally by Francesca Carsen They have become a crowd favorite at horse expos in the Pacific Northwest and beyond: the tiny brown pony named Spanky and his friend Dally, a Jack Russell Terrier. The Northwest Horse Source wanted to find out more about …

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May 2016 Digital Edition

August 5, 2020May 1, 2016 by Northwest Horse Source

May 2016 Cover Story: Getaway Horse Play – Your Horse Wants To Go! Equine Wellness: Barefoot, Shod or Boots? Getting Help in a Backcountry Emergency Trainer’s Corner: Becoming a Student The Adventures of Spanky and Dally Click here to see all Digital Edition Past Issues Find the print magazine in …

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April 2016 Digital Edition is Here!

August 5, 2020April 1, 2016 by Northwest Horse Source

April 2016 Cover Story: Butler Hill Equestrian Center – Helping Riders Face Their Fears Trail Savvy: Spring Maintenance for Obstacles Rider Wellness: Falling off the Fitness Wagon Five Basics Every Horse Should Know Natural Pest Control Click here to see all Digital Edition Past Issues Find the print magazine in …

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The Quest for Beautiful Carriage

August 5, 2020April 1, 2016 by Shelbie Fredenhagen

Educated Hands and the Action of the Bit by Shelbie Fredenhagen The hand is the instrument of all instruments. -Aristotle Working the horse by applying what is known of physics, and the animal’s musculature system, provides the rider with an osteopathic way of working the horse. In this way …

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April 2016 Cover Story: Butler Hill Equestrian Center

August 5, 2020April 1, 2016 by Catherine Madera

Creating Fear-free Leaders that Walk through Fire by Catherine Madera Cindi Plendl, owner of Butler Hill Equestrian Center, isn’t impressed by current trends in horse training and handling. This includes DVD training series that cannot teach things like timing or feel and grandiose exhibitions by professionals eager to make …

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March 2016 Cover Story: Mountain House Stables

August 5, 2020March 16, 2016 by Karen Pickering

Ride, Learn and Have Fun in the Colville River Valley by Karen Pickering Gerry Cox and his wife Kathleen own and operate Mountain House Stables in the beautiful Colville River Valley north of Spokane, Washington. Their ranch is situated next to many hundred acres of open mountain trail riding …

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Washington State Animal Response Team (WASART)

August 5, 2020March 1, 2016 by Michaela Eaves

How “the Force” Rescued a Horse Named Anakin by Michaela Eaves Around the time Star Wars: The Force Awakens prepared to hit theatres everywhere, a drama of a different sort was taking place for a horse named Anakin. It all started with an ad on Craigslist for a free horse. …

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Concerns for Horse Activity IRS Audits

August 5, 2020February 1, 2016 by John Alan Cohan

7 Potential Pitfalls for Horse Businesses by John Alan Cohan, Attorney at Law The U.S. House of Representatives is considering a resolution to impeach IRS Commissioner John Koskinen for violation of the public trust, failing to comply with congressionally issued subpoenas and misleading the public over IRS practices of …

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February 2016 Cover Story: Falling in Love on Facebook

August 5, 2020February 1, 2016 by Mark and Karen Plumlee

A Worthy Stallion is More than a Pretty Face by Karen Plumlee Have you ever noticed that Facebook is full of things you didn’t know you needed? I was scrolling through our news feed last September and said, “Mark, come take a look at this horse.” What initially caught …

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