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Principles for Evaluating Hoof Health – Part 4

August 5, 2020November 1, 2012 by Mark and Karen Plumlee

Part. 4: What is Breakover? by Mark and Karen Plumlee, Mission Farrier School Using the principles in this 5-part series will give you the basics for evaluating your horse’s hoof health. It includes: Understanding Foot Falls, Identifying Distortion, Understanding the Sole Plane, What is Breakover?, and Load Sharing. Breakover …

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The Role of Extreme Trail in Therapeutic Riding

August 5, 2020November 1, 2012 by Northwest Horse Source

Rainier Therapeutic Riding Center Partners with Mark Bolender by Nicole Zanakis On a clear, crisp Cascade Mountain morning, horseman and trainer Mark Bolender is holding the reins of a chestnut gelding named Gunner while its rider, Aaron, listens carefully to Bolender’s instructions. “Just tap his flank, ever …

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All About Boots

August 5, 2020November 1, 2012 by Allison Trimble

How to Boot Up Your Horse for Safety and Support by Allison Trimble, Willfully Guided Horsemanship In very physical equine sports, like performance horse competition, leg protection is important. Injury to a horse’s legs can be career ending. There are a lot of types and brands of leg protection and …

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Gratitude is Free

August 5, 2020November 1, 2012 by Karen Pickering

Gifts to Be Thankful For by Karen Pickering November is a favorite time of the year for me. I love fall in the Northwest and always dive into the upcoming holiday season with great anticipation. Tight budgets have forced all of us to be a little more creative with …

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Beyond Horse Massage

August 5, 2020November 1, 2012 by Northwest Horse Source

Breakthrough Interactive Method for Alleviating Soreness, Strain, and Tension by Jim Masterson Review by Jennifer Odle, Equine-N-Harmony Bodyworks This is an excellent book and DVD; Jim does a wonderful job explaining what he does and why. The layout of the book, step-by- step instructions, and pictures allow the …

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Mastering the Texas Two-Step

August 5, 2020October 1, 2012 by Mark Bolender

Teach Your Horse Speed Control with this Common Obstacle by Mark Bolender There are a number of important tools we can use to train a horse for Mountain Trail and Extreme Trail competition. Those same tools can also be used to create a great partnership between you and your …

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Feeding the Performance Horse

August 5, 2020October 1, 2012 by Allison Trimble

Five Keys for Ultimate Wellness by Allison Trimble, Willfully Guided Horsemanship, and Gina Fresquez Hard working performance horses have high demands on their body. One of the building blocks of the complete horse is their feeding program. There is no one better to talk about equine nutrition than my …

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SciencePure

August 5, 2020October 1, 2012 by Catherine Madera

Champion of Equine Wellness by Catherine Madera Daily the calls come in: an aged horse, no longer useful because of arthritis, an ex-race horse with a bowed tendon, a horse with chronic string halt. Equine bodies broken down or breaking down, their owners hopeful a supplement company might be …

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Is Your Horse Lacking an Essential Mineral?

August 5, 2020October 1, 2012 by Eleanor Blazer

The Importance of Copper by Eleanor Blazer, www.horsecourses.online “See a penny, pick it up…and put it in a bucket?” Adding pennies to a horse’s water to increase copper intake is without merit; it doesn’t work. Pennies minted after 1982 are only 2.5 percent copper. You may want to add copper, …

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Microcurrent for Horses and Other Vital Therapies You Should Know

August 5, 2020October 1, 2012 by Northwest Horse Source

2nd Edition Now Available! by Deborah Powell Are you interested in improving the quality of your horses’ lives? If so, check out the book Microcurrent for Horses & Other Vital Therapies You Should Know by Deborah Powell. Microcurrent for Horses is an in-depth study of advantageous therapies and …

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