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Let the Worries Go!

June 30, 2020June 1, 2018 by Northwest Horse Source

The Top 10 Misunderstandings and Concerns About Competitive Trail Riding By Tammy Vasa, NATRC Recently, while on Facebook, I tried to debunk some of the concerns associated with competitive trail riding (CTR). I was once the person with these same fears. My desire to try the sport finally prevailed …

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Outfitting Your Barn

August 10, 2020June 1, 2018 by Dustin Gruetter

Make the Right Choices for Safety and Economy By Dustin Gruetter When it’s time to start selecting equipment and fixtures for your new horse barn, the dizzying array of options can be a bit overwhelming. For the better part of two decades, DC Structures has been designing and …

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On Having Grit

June 30, 2020June 1, 2018 by Laura Schonberg

Part 2: Distracted by Talent? By Laura Schonberg I’m guilty: at a riding lesson a couple of weeks ago, I was watching with girl-who-loves-everything-horse awe as one of my trainers was riding her well-bred warmblood in the arena. This horse doesn’t move––she floats. If I didn’t know any better, …

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On Having Grit – Just Show Up!

June 30, 2020May 1, 2018 by Laura Schonberg

By Laura Schonberg What I know about the women that I “horse” with is that we don’t need a reason to be with our horses. With warmer, drier weather and more daylight in our waking hours, it’s even easier to prioritize getting out to the barn. During the spring …

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Horses and Music

August 5, 2020May 1, 2018 by Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D.

Study Shows Music Helps Horses Perform Better By Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D. Researchers from Poland[i] set out to determine the effect of music played in the barn on the emotional state of race horses. Many horse owners have found that music has an apparent calming effect on fear, aggression, and overall stress. Race horses, in particular, have demands …

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Canine or Wolf Teeth?

August 5, 2020May 1, 2018 by Eleanor Blazer

Removal of Wolf Teeth Necessary Before Training Begins By Eleanor Blazer During a conversation with a new horse owner she mentioned that her trainer had recommended she have the canine teeth removed from her mare. After asking a few questions, I figured out either the horse’s trainer or owner …

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Arena Footing Considerations

June 30, 2020May 1, 2018 by Dustin Gruetter

Don’t Cut Corners on Correct Footing By Dustin Gruetter Does choosing arena footing make your head spin? It seems complicated because it is! Of course, equestrians know that caring for horses is no easy task. Poor footing will subject your horse to increased risk of injury and long-term degenerative …

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Online Exclusive – Hoof Health from Winter to Spring

August 5, 2020April 1, 2018 by Aliena Hook

Spring Brings Many Changes to Equine Hooves By Aliena Hook As winter’s snow and ice melts, horses crave the sweet, sugar and carbohydrate-loaded spring grass that pops up in abundance. Spring is notorious for some key changes in our horses’ feet, and those changes are caused by a variety …

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Best in Show Begins With the Best in Equestrian Facilities

June 30, 2020April 1, 2018 by Dustin Gruetter

Safety and Comfort for Horse and Human By Dustin Gruetter Maybe you participate in equine sports for fun, or perhaps you are there to win. Whatever the case, good showmanship will always be rooted in proper training and preparation. This, of course, would be rather difficult without access to …

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Misconceptions about Insulin Resistance and Metabolic Syndrome

August 5, 2020March 1, 2018 by Northwest Horse Source

Five Commonly-Heard Myths By Eleanor M. Kellon, VMD It takes time for textbooks, veterinary schools and practitioners to catch up with the best published research. Magazines and news feeds often focus on whomever has a better and louder PR network. There are also companies and individuals that seek to …

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