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Gastric Ulcers and the Performance Horse

August 5, 2020July 1, 2014 by Wendy Harless Mollat, DVM, DACVIM

Ways to Prevent and Treat a Debilitating Problem by Wendy Mollat, DVM, DACVIM Research studies estimate that 60% to 90% of performance horses have gastric (stomach) ulcers. Horses with gastric ulcers can present in a variety of ways: weight loss/hard keeper, poor hair coat, behavioral issues, mild colic, poor …

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Insurance for Your Horse?

August 5, 2020July 1, 2014 by Northwest Horse Source

The Many Reasons—and Options—for Equine Insurance by Lea Hoover One thing often overlooked when buying a horse is purchasing insurance on your new investment. Whether your new horse is a world champion cutting horse or a trail mount for your daughter, often times if the unthinkable were to happen …

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The Balanced Horseman

August 5, 2020July 1, 2014 by Alice Trindle

Part 3: Applying Observations of Balance to Under Saddle Work by Alice Trindle Last month we observed balance primarily from the ground. I asked you to watch balance shifts within movements along with rhythm, carriage, and overall structure of the horse. We looked at some specific maneuvers and attempted …

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Evidence-Based Horsemanship

August 5, 2020July 1, 2014 by Northwest Horse Source

by Dr. Stephen Peters and Martin Black Evidence-Based Horsemanship combines science and the understanding of brain function with an empirical understanding of the subtleties of a horse’s behaviors, reactions and chemical states. It is based on the Scientist-Practitioner model and involves assessing and integrating scientific findings to inform …

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“But I Just Want to Ride!”

June 30, 2020July 1, 2014 by Northwest Horse Source

How Groundwork and Agility Training Can Transform Your Ride by Kathy Richardson As a trainer and riding instructor I am frequently in contact with people who say, “I just want to ride. You just sit there. How hard can it be?” Most of these people have no idea how …

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“And Horse Makes Three”

August 5, 2020July 1, 2014 by Catherine Madera

When Your Partner Doesn’t Share Your Passion by Catherine Madera My husband Mark had no idea what he was getting into when he married me. We met during my one horse-less stage when I lived in a southern California city. Children soon followed and my equine passions lay dormant …

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The Correct Way to Use Slow-Feeders

August 5, 2020July 1, 2014 by Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D.

Uses and Misuses of Commonly Used Horse Feeders by Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D. Forage is the foundation of every equine’s diet and needs to flow steadily through the digestive tract. Gaps without forage can lead to ulcers, colic, behavioral issues, stall vices, gorging, choke, cribbing and even laminitis. Truly, the …

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Annual Super Pooper Fundraiser and Potluck

March 26, 2018July 1, 2014 by American Blazer Horse Association

A New Foal and Familiar Faces Equal Lots of Fun for ABHA April and May proved to be busy months for the ABHA. In April, the ABHA had a booth at the Idaho Horse Expo and all enjoyed a great time meeting new people and seeing familiar faces. In …

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WSQHA Again Wins $10,000 AAA Grant

March 26, 2018July 1, 2014 by Washington State Quarter Horse Association

Sharing the American Quarter Horse at Wrangler Camp Washington State Quarter Horse Association was the 2014 Affiliate Achievement Award grant recipient, funded by Bank of America. WSQHA has won the award two years in a row and it is an incredible honor. This grant provides $10,000 in funding to …

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Riding Well Grounded – Finishing the Side Pass from the Saddle

June 30, 2020July 1, 2014 by Northwest Horse Source

by Marilyn Pineda A few months ago I started sharing a series of ground training exercises and techniques to practice from the saddle that would provide the basic components of a nice side pass. This month we are going to bring everything together and put the side pass into …

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