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ABHA: Out to Pasture

August 5, 2020February 1, 2016 by American Blazer Horse Association

Plan Ahead for Spring Pasture Grazing by Steve Breitenstein Before we know it, spring will be here and you may want to turn your horses out to pasture. This is tempting after a long winter, but being introduced to pasture grazing too quickly can cause colic, laminitis, or founder. …

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Surprise Your Valentine with a Tail Spin Keepsake Bracelet

August 5, 2020February 1, 2016 by Northwest Horse Source

Tail Spin custom horsehair jewelry is hand-crafted using your horse’s tail. Each one of a kind treasure is created with attention to quality and durability using only the finest materials. Our exclusively designed Tail Spin horseshoe end caps are .925 sterling silver and are included with every keepsake. All the …

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What the Horse? Escape Winter in Wickenburg, Arizona

August 5, 2020February 1, 2016 by Theresa Rice

by Theresa Rice Welcome to February, when I sometimes fear I may never feel the warmth of the sun again. If ever there is a time I dream of running away, it is most definitely this stretch between the forgotten magic of Christmas and a far off spring. I …

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Cowboy Dressage

August 5, 2020February 1, 2016 by Northwest Horse Source

Long Awaited Book by Ambassadors of the Discipline by Jessica Black with Eitan and Debbie Beth-Halachmy The equestrian pursuit known as cowboy dressage was born of a desire to meld the best of western riding traditions and classical dressage in the pursuit of a harmonious relationship with a horse. …

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Ask Al: Advice from a Master Horseman: On Becoming a Better Rider

August 5, 2020February 1, 2016 by Al Dunning

On Becoming a Better Rider by Al Dunning In this issue we celebrate the equine centered lifestyle. As most equestrians strive to improve their skills in the saddle, it seemed natural to ask Al his thoughts on becoming a better rider. Question: How much of good riding do you …

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What You Need to Know About Fascia

August 5, 2020February 1, 2016 by Barbara Breckenfeld

How Connective Tissue Health Affects Your Horse’s Performance by Barbara Breckenfeld Do you know what holds the body up? Is it A—the skeleton; B—muscles; C—connective tissue (fascia); D—all of them? If you answered C for connective tissue or fascia, you were correct. Most of us were taught that muscles …

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Rider Wellness: Loving the Equestrian Self

August 5, 2020February 1, 2016 by Emily Beasley

Three Ways to Nurture Yourself on Valentine’s Day by Emily Beasley When I woke up that morning I had a familiar feeling in the pit of my stomach—“butterflies”—and jumped out of bed with my heart racing. This was THE day and its details are still vivid. The entire day, …

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What Comes First: The Hay or the Grain?

August 5, 2020February 1, 2016 by Purina Animal Nutrition

A Purina study has shown that feeding horses hay prior to grain (concentrate feed) can help slow their rate of intake. This can be an important management strategy for horses who are prone to rushing their meals and, as a result, are at greater risk of choking. It’s long been …

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WRHA Wraps up the Year

April 19, 2016February 1, 2016 by WRHA

Results from the North American Affiliate Finals and NRHA Futurity by Sally Sutherland The end of the reining horse show calendar revolves around the North American Affiliate Finals and the NRHA Futurity Show at Oklahoma City the last week of November and first week of December. Each NRHA affiliate …

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What’s Happening in 2016 at Fire Mountain Trail Course

January 27, 2016January 27, 2016 by Press

Fire Mountain Trail Course has exciting events planned for 2016! The Belt Buckle Weekend flyer sent out, happening in July, is our ONLY “competitive” event for 2016. This is a weekend of PLAY DAYS, as well, for people that do not wish to compete. We will have Orientations …

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