Guidelines for Horses Exposed to Wildfire Smoke

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December 13, 2017 ***Paulick Report coverage of this story***   The severe fires throughout California over the past three months have exposed humans and animals to unhealthy air containing wildfire smoke and particulates. These particulates can build up in the respiratory system, causing a number of health problems including burning eyes, …

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Dr. Getty’s Tip of the Month: Hay is missing key nutrients

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Living pasture grasses and alfalfa are rich in fat and water-soluble vitamins, essential fatty acids, minerals, carbohydrates, and protein. But once they are cut, dried, and stored as hay, many nutrients that were once plentiful begin to dwindle. Fat soluble vitamins. These include vitamins A, D, E, and K. Vitamin A (as …

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Learn on the Road

Combine Your Equine Education and Vacation by Kim Roe   There’s a hot trend in equine education and travel: combine them! Opportunities can be found worldwide, but some of the best training and adventure is in North America. Top instructors and clinicians are inviting students to come to them, and …

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Feeding Flaxseeds – Do you have all the facts?

By Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D.   Do you feed your horse flaxseeds? You likely do. Good job! Flaxseeds are a wonderful source of fat, quality protein, water-soluble fiber, and have amazing health benefits. Read on and get all the facts about this excellent whole food. Flaxseeds are high in fat …

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One Pass Floor Blade Makes Barn Clean-up Easy

December 2017

Is it taking forever to clean up around the barn, and brooms aren’t doing the job? Nothing works as effectively as the One Pass Floor Blade when it comes to collecting debris and liquid in one easy pass. Wood shavings, hay, dust from the arena, mud from the pasture, it …

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Feeding Carrots

December 2017

A Nutritious Treat Horses Love by Eleanor Blazer   What’s up, doc? Just like Bugs Bunny, many horses love carrots. Luckily, carrots are very nutritious and make a great treat. Carrots are famous for improving sight. This theory got started during World War II. Britain’s Royal Air Force pilots supposedly …

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2018 Downunder Horsemanship Clinic Schedule Announced

December 2017

  Clinician Clinton Anderson will instruct two levels of horsemanship clinics in 2018 at the Downunder Horsemanship Ranch in Stephenville, Texas. He will also teach two 3-day Fundamentals Clinics, one of which will be held in Canada. Spectators are welcome to attend the 3-day Fundamentals Clinics. Fundamentals Clinic: Participants will …

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Save the Date! 2018 Whatcom County Small Farm Expo

    The 2018 Small Farm Expo and will be held on February 24 at the Northwest Washington Fairgrounds in Lynden. This open house event will include indoor and outdoor exhibits demonstrating the latest in agricultural technology, products and services, as well as seminars and demonstrations. Designed to be an informal meet-and-greet …

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Mark Rashid’s Award Winning New Movie Out of the Wild to be released this December

The Acclaimed Western Romance Movie, Out of the Wild, written by Colorado horseman Mark Rashid, directed by Paul Kirzan and winner of one of the top awards at the EQUUS Film Festival in New York, will be officially released worldwide on Dec 5th 2017. ‘Being able to finally bring the story …

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