Ask Al: Advice from a Master Horseman: How to Select an Equine Athlete

How to Select an Equine Athlete by Al Dunning   Many people wonder how to predict the next champion, whether considering a homebred youngster or while searching for an unproven horse to buy. We asked Al these three questions about selecting a quality equine athlete.   Question: When selecting horses …

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WWMS: Highlights from Year-end Awards Dinner

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Even New Shooters Earn Top Ten Buckles!   Western Washington Mounted Shooters year-end club awards dinner was held in November. Those who earned top 10 buckles are as follows:  Overall champion Carissa Kirk was followed by Jennifer Burnell, Jeff Kirk, Mark Plumlee, Karen Klein, Angie Harkness, Randy Gilden, Laurie Hughes, …

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Surviving Winter: A Sing Along for the Season

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8 Catchy Tunes for Remembering the Basics by Robert Eversole   Whether we like it or not, Old Man Winter has settled in for the season. A good way to keep him at bay is to put a little thought into preparing for the inclement weather on the way. To …

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ABHA: “Let’s Stirrup Some Fun!”

Highlights from the Annual ABHA Banquet   The American Blazer Horse Association held its annual business meeting and banquet on November 7th in Nampa, Idaho. The theme of the evening was “Let’s Stirrup Some Fun” and that is exactly what we did! Door prizes and awards, along with bidding on …

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Too Fat or Too Thin?

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How to Evaluate Your Horse’s Body Condition by Dave Sauter, DVM   There is something very pleasant, especially on a cold, blustery, winter night, about bringing the horses in the barn and into clean, dry stalls. The best part is listening to the sounds of the horses eating their feed. …

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Three Rules for Growing Healthy Hooves

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The Types of Hoof Cracks and How to Prevent Them by Eleanor Blazer   I received an email the other day from a horse owner wanting to know what supplement she could feed her horse to improve the condition of her horse’s hoof. Attached was a picture of the hoof …

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WA State Horse Expo Introduces Horse Tales

The WA State Horse Expo is excited to introduce Horse Tales, an exciting new program that is premiering February 19–21, 2016, at this year’s expo and replaces the Breed Parade. “Horse Tales is an opportunity for people in the horse community to tell their story,” said Lynn Jenkins, organizer of …

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What the Horse? Product Reviews and More

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Nylon vs. Cotton Lunge Lines by Theresa Rice   This month’s focus is on buying and breeding. Only 3 years ago I was a brand new horse owner; I felt like a new parent trying to keep an infant alive. There was so much to learn! An important lesson came …

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The Return of Horse Syndication

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What You Need to Know About Joining a Syndicate by John Alan Cohan, Attorney at Law   Horse syndication is a way of getting involved in racing, breeding or competing on a much higher level than individual ownership. The tax court has recognized that horse racing or breeding is a …

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Air Flow Equine Cough and Breathing Aid from Science Pure

Air Flow Cough and Breathing Aid is designed to help open a horse’s upper respiratory and nasal passages for better air flow and wind capability. Given appropriately, Air Flow also aids with temporary relief of minor bronchial congestions, minor throat irritations and coughs associated with minor upper respiratory tract issues …

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