Games Show to Benefit Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

Celebrating the Life of Melanie Ann Plagerman by Leilani Salinas   On January 30th, 2011, The Nooksack Valley Rider’s lost a member and dear friend, Melanie Ann Plagerman, to Cystic Fibrosis. She was only 23-years-old. Melanie was diagnosed with CF at age two and spent her entire life battling this terrible …

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The Silver Lake Wild Horse Herd

Meet the Only Wild Horses West of the Cascades by Rich Wininger   Maverick is big. At 16 hands many people step back when he trots up; they don’t know that all he wants is love and attention. He is curious and unafraid and a great trail and mountain horse. Mountains are in …

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Announcing the International Horse Identification Registry

Safeguard Your Unregistered Horse by Irene Turner   The International Horse Identification Registry (IHIR) was created to fill the need for a registry for all horses, regardless of color, breed or origin. The group also registers miniature horses, ponies, donkeys, mules, zebras and zebra crosses. “At the IHIR we believe …

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Brigitte’s Bits on Barrel Racing

Fitness and Goal Setting: Get Ready for a New Season by Brigitte Mackenzie   The excitement of the competition year begins with a fresh set of goals. This season will be approximately the 32nd time I have done this process and it’s always a challenge to get started when the …

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Diatomaceous Earth and Parasite Control

Are there Beneficial Skeletons in Your Barn? by Eleanor Blazer   Skeletal remains found in horse barn! In many barns across the country skeletal remains of ancient microscopic single celled algae called diatoms may be found. When entering a barn that is known to harbor diatoms, the best place to find …

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Respect in the Stall

Handling Confined and Cranky Horses by Raye Lochert, Raye Lochert Horsemanship   Stall time is a fact of life for many horses. Unfortunately, many horses are not safe in a stall: they may lunge to get at hay or grain, be aggressive, or just hard to catch. With a little time you …

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How to Measure Your Horse for a Blanket

Shopping For Horse Wear by Eleanor Blazer   You’ve decided your horse needs a blanket. It’s time to go shopping! First determine size, weight and material of the blanket. To figure out what size your horse needs, you’ll have to do some measuring. Begin by putting a halter and lead rope on …

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The Cowboy States Reining Horse Association

Grass Roots Affiliate of the NRHA Welcomes All     Who is the Cowboy States Reining Horse Association? We are a grass roots affiliate of the National Reining Horse Association. We represent five states: North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming, Central and Eastern Montana, and Western Nebraska, but don’t limit our membership …

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Teach Your Horse to Lie Down

A Useful Method to Train Your Horse Physically and Mentally By Pat Hooks     Hey Folks, In years past horses were started as three and four year olds. Numerous ones I have started at 7 or older. They were a lot bigger, stronger, and smarter than the long yearlings, …

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Horse Ownership and Liability: What you don’t know Can Hurt You.

The What, When, and Why of Equine Insurance By: JoAnn Maynard   Most horse owners understand the danger of being physically hurt while working with their horse, but many are unaware of the danger to their pocket book if their horse should cause physical harm to another person or their …

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