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Rhythm of the Gaits

June 30, 2020May 28, 2020 by Kim Roe

The Canter is a three-beat gait. Photo by Kim Roe.

“Rhythm is the term used for the characteristic sequence of footfalls and timing of a pure walk, pure trot, and pure canter. The rhythm should be expressed with energy and in a suitable and consistent tempo, with the horse remaining in the balance and self-carriage appropriate to its level of …

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The Lonely Horse

August 5, 2020May 27, 2020 by Kim Roe

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All equines are herd animals by nature. Like humans, horses need interaction with members of their own species in order to thrive. But as prey animals, it’s a biological imperative for equines to be part of a herd. The herd represents safety from predators for themselves and their offspring. Being …

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Equine Asthma

August 5, 2020May 21, 2020 by Drs. Kathleen Ivester and Laurent Couetil

For nearly as long as horses have been domesticated, the relationship between barn confinement and respiratory disease in the horse has been recognized. This relationship is intuitive, especially when we consider that deep in the lung where the blood takes up oxygen, the barrier between the outside air and the horse’s circulation …

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When Your Trainer Yells “Go Forward”

June 30, 2020May 19, 2020 by Kim Roe

The ability to ride your horse forward is an important basic no matter your discipline. Even if your goal is to have a slow-moving pleasure horse, it’s still important to train your horse to go forward. Horses need to move actively forward for their physical and mental health, and for …

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Online Exclusive: Be Ready!

June 30, 2020April 6, 2020 by Theresa Rice

Disaster Preparedness on the Farm By Theresa Rice Whether you keep your horses on your own property or board them, disaster preparedness is something you need to consider. I know it’s not a fun topic to think about, but recent events have highlighted how important it is to have …

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Online Exclusive: Mustangs Bring the Magic at Fort Worth

June 30, 2020April 6, 2020 by Northwest Horse Source

Maybe Shez Gold and Luke Castro Earn 2019 Mustang Magic Championship By Brandyl Calley Trainers gave it their all at the invitational Mustang Magic event held in Fort Worth, Texas, January 24-26. With only 120 days to train their mustangs, 12 trainers from across the United States geared up …

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Online Exclusive: Is Your Horse Healthy?

August 5, 2020April 6, 2020 by Eleanor Blazer

10 Questions to Help Evaluate Your Horse’s Wellness By Eleanor Blazer A friend mentioned that she was having trouble keeping weight on her mare, Missy. Missy has always been an easy-keeper. I asked her a few questions every horse owner should regularly review. How old is your horse? When I …

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American Horse Council’s Time To Ride® Program – Excited About Expansion in 2020

February 2, 2021March 1, 2020 by Northwest Horse Source

Time To Ride®, an initiative of the American Horse Council’s Marketing Alliance, concluded a very successful pilot program in 2019 and is eagerly looking forward to expanding in 2020. The American Horse Council (AHC) Marketing Alliance was formed in 2012 by a group of equine-related corporations and organizations to promote …

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The Supplement Dilemma – How Do We Know What Our Horses Really Need?

August 5, 2020March 1, 2020 by Ron Stalman

Photo by Kim Roe

Go down the supplement aisle in any feed store and you’ll see supplements from floor to ceiling — all promising to make your horse healthier or perform better. In the world of supplements, it’s not one-size-fits-all. In a recent survey of horse professionals and non-professionals some interesting statistics arose: 12% …

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Help for Your Horse’s Winter Stiffness – Cold Weather Affects Your Horse’s Whole Body

August 5, 2020February 1, 2020 by Dr. Eleanor Kellon

Your horse doesn’t have to be a senior or have pre-existing problems to develop winter stiffness—although those things can certainly make it worse. While some horses may function quite well in the warmer months, they may have so much trouble with cold weather that they find themselves unable to get up …

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