Ask The Experts Archives – The Northwest Horse Source

Trainer’s Profile: Molly McDaniel of Balanced Performance Training and Hoofcare

January 29, 2024 by Kim Roe

Focusing on the Longevity and Soundness of the Horse Interview by Kim Roe What is the name of your business? Balanced Performance Training and Hoofcare, LLC What do you do? I’m a farrier and I also accept horses and mules for training. I teach lessons (and can provide lesson horses …

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13 Facts About Fly Control for Horses and Cattle

June 22, 2022June 22, 2022 by Dana Willett

A variety of options are necessary for optimal control Flies can be more than an annoyance – they can even be dangerous, whether impacting a ride with your horse in a single, painful bite or transmitting diseases to horses and cattle. “Flies are pesky, they’re hard to control. And a …

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Take Julie Goodnight’s Quiz to Learn your Horse’s Skill Set for Training

June 8, 2022June 6, 2022 by Dana Willett

Find a Horse’s Present Skills to Set the Right Training Goals for the Future SALIDA, Colorado, May 26, 2022—It’s hard to know where you’re going without knowing where you’ve been—and where you are right now⁠. Nothing is more true when it comes to training horses. Julie Goodnight developed a revealing …

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Ask the Expert: Looking for Information on Horse Breeding Behavior

November 16, 2021 by David Sauter D.V.M.

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Q: I’m a student who is having some trouble finding some information if you can help me that would be appreciated! 1. Describe an example of intersexual selection in horse behaviour? 2. Describe behaviours that might change in a mare when it “comes into season” 3. How is the breeding …

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Ask the Expert: How big should a decently sized pasture be for a pony with Cushings Disease?

August 17, 2021 by Wendy Croney

Q: Hello! My family and I will be moving onto a property that will (hopefully) have enough space to move my pony onto. Though if the property doesn’t come with a pasture and/or lean-to we will be putting one in ourselves. How big should a decently sized pasture be for …

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Ask the Expert: Is there any scientific information regarding stress on horses during wartime?

August 12, 2021 by Kim Roe

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Q: Is there any scientific literature regarding the stress effects horses underwent during use in wartime, such as the Civil War? • Andre A: When one thinks about the trauma and suffering horses (as well as people, other livestock, and wildlife) endured during wars throughout the history of mankind it …

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Ask the Expert: Best Western Bit?

August 3, 2021 by Karen Pickering

Q: I would like to know the best western bit to use Cassidy A: Hi Cassidy, Thank you for your question! So it really depends on too many things to narrow it down to one bit. I use two or three different bits depending on what I’m doing with my …

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Ask the Expert: Back Legs Sliding Under Horse While Trailer Loading

August 3, 2021 by David Sauter D.V.M.

Q: I have had my horse 5 years and he’s always travelled like an absolute dream. We tried to take him to vets today and his back legs were sliding under him, he was trying to sit down and was very unsettled. He’s recently had his shoes taken off could …

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Ask the Expert: Can I Make Treats with Lavender Extract Paste?

August 12, 2021July 15, 2021 by Joyce Harman DVM, MRCVS

Q: I just got some lavender extract paste can I make horse treats with it? If I can what should I put in them? –Jamie A: Lavender can be used in making horse treats of almost any type you wish. Most horses will like the flavor, though it’s useful to …

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Ask The Expert: Previously Foundered Mare Suddenly Lame

March 7, 2021 by Northwest Horse Source

Q: My previously foundered mare came down suddenly lame as we had a Siberian cold front come in. We live in NW IL and the wind chills were -34F this lasted for 2 weeks. Temps have become more seasonal and we are due for a stretch of 50 degree weather. …

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