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Feeding Carrots

June 30, 2020December 1, 2017 by Eleanor Blazer

A Nutritious Treat Horses Love by Eleanor Blazer What’s up, doc? Just like Bugs Bunny, many horses love carrots. Luckily, carrots are very nutritious and make a great treat. Carrots are famous for improving sight. This theory got started during World War II. Britain’s Royal Air Force pilots supposedly …

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Fruits are Fabulous, Even for Insulin Resistant Horses!

August 5, 2020November 1, 2017 by Press

By Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D. Apples and bananas used to be the predominant fruits available in your grocery store during the fall and winter. But lately, you can find all sorts of off-season fruits, including watermelon and blueberries, thanks to imports from more temperate climates. Your horses can also benefit …

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NRHA Announces 2018 Hall of Fame Honoree

June 30, 2020November 1, 2017 by Northwest Horse Source

Vaughn Zimmerman – A Lifetime of Supporting Reining The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Board of Directors and past Hall of Fame inductees voted to approve Vaughn Zimmerman for induction into the NRHA Hall of Fame in 2018. A lifetime member since 1994, NRHA Million Dollar Owner Vaughn Zimmerman …

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Acorns and Horses Don’t Mix

June 30, 2020November 1, 2017 by Eleanor Blazer

High Tannin Level is the Culprit by Eleanor Blazer Does your horse eat like a pig? Yes! Then acorns are one porcine delicacy he should avoid. Acorns are seeds or nuts produced by oak trees. There are more than 60 varieties of oaks in the continental United States. Their …

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The Humble Run-in Shed Adds True Value

June 30, 2020October 1, 2017 by Northwest Horse Source

Design and Placement are Essential Considerations by Nikki Alvin-Smith You may think that because your horses have the cover of a hedgeline or trees or they are blanketed, you don’t need to worry about providing shelter with a run-in shed. If you turn your horse out for just a …

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Whoa! Part 2

June 30, 2020October 1, 2017 by Eleanor Blazer

6 Steps to a Good Stop by Eleanor Blazer Read Part 1 of this article in the September 2017 Northwest Horse Source Online Edition www.nwhorsesource.com/september-2017-digital-edition The most important cue for any horse being ridden is the cue to stop, or “whoa”. A good foundation should have been laid during …

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West Coast Dressage Moves Up a Level

June 30, 2020October 1, 2017 by Northwest Horse Source

Four New CDI and National Show Series Offer Unique Opportunities by Patti Schofler – Dark Horse Media Four new CDI and national dressage competitions will kick off the 2018 show season in the Western United States. The Adequan® West Coast Dressage Festival (AWCDF) show circuit will run from January 3 to …

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Whoa!

June 30, 2020September 1, 2017 by Eleanor Blazer

Consistency and Time Will Train this Essential Aid by Eleanor Blazer Whoa is the first verbal command a foal hears, and it will be repeated many times over the course of its lifetime. How well the horse responds to whoa depends on training and consistent reinforcement. When teaching a …

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Does Your Horse Have the Hiccups?

June 30, 2020September 1, 2017 by Kim Roe

“Thumps” is a Sign of Electrolyte Imbalance by Kim Roe Not long ago I heard a strange noise coming from one of my paddocks. Part cough, part grunt, I worried one of my horses might be choking. I found my gelding standing calmly under his tree appearing to hiccup …

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Freshen Up Your Barn

June 30, 2020September 1, 2017 by Theresa Rice

A Little Effort Makes a Big Difference by Theresa Rice Dreaming of a Pinterest-worthy barn? Me too. But I don’t have a million dollars lying around for those spotless aisles, stylish lighting, a heated and air-conditioned arena, and endless feet of white fencing enclosing mud-free green pastures. Even though …

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