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 … Read More
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
“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 … Read More
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 … Read More
