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Milo the Mustang – A Young Horse’s Education Continues

January 31, 2021 by Northwest Horse Source

Article by: Tracey Hamilton and a Youth Dynamics Student Milo joined Stonewater Mustangs from a Nevada BLM Herd Management Area called the Pine Nut Mountains herd. He is athletic, pony-sized, curious, never-met-a-stranger, busy-all-the-time, and four years old. He arrived with solid ground training, and a trick… he lies down …

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IEA Welcomes USDF as Newest Member Partner

January 28, 2021 by Northwest Horse Source

The Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) is proud to announce that the United States Dressage Federation (USDF) has become the organization’s newest Member Partner. With this alliance, USDF will be named the title sponsor of the IEA Leading Dressage Rider at the IEA Dressage National Finals through 2023. Along with shared advertising opportunities and membership …

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Winter Hoof Pain – A Temporary but Serious Issue for Some Horses

January 25, 2021 by Northwest Horse Source

For some horses, temperature drops bring the onset of relentless hoof pain. Photo by Kim Roe

Article by Eleanor M. Kellon, VMD for ECIR Group Inc. Frozen and lumpy ground can make any horse hesitant and short-strided but cold-induced hoof pain is something different. Most horses are energized by cooler weather, bucking and playing exuberantly. But for some horses, temperature drops mean the temporary onset of …

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January 22, 2021 – Equine Infectious Anemia in Clackamas, OR

January 23, 2021 by NWHS

Source: State Veterinarian Number Confirmed: 1; Number Exposed: 13; Confirmed Case/Official Quarantine Facility Type: Private Facility; Notes: A horse at a private facility in Clackamas County has tested positive for Equine Infectious Anemia. For more information about EIA go to: https://aaep.org/sites/default/files/Documents/Outside%20Linked%20Documents/DiseaseFactsheet_EIA%20Cobranded.pdf; All information is sourced from http://equinediseasecc.org/alerts/outbreaks

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Going for Magic – Breeding Horses is a Job for the Passionate

January 29, 2021January 22, 2021 by Kim Roe

Gus at his foal inspection in 2017. Photo by Kim Roe

Many things can go wrong between the time of matching a stallion to a mare and finally riding the consequential horse four (or more) years later. Problems can occur during gestation, foaling, weaning, and starting. Thousands of dollars will be spent—stud fees, veterinary fees, feed, farrier, and trainer. And then …

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FlySpur Ranch – Offering EquiShare to Benefit Riders and Horses

February 2, 2021January 19, 2021 by Northwest Horse Source

Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA) promotes excellence in safety and education by certifying riding instructors, accrediting equine facilities, producing educational conferences, and publishing educational resources. Go to www.CHA.Horse for more information. Article by Flyspur Ranch Fifteen years ago, Kevin and Therese Friedman moved from Washington, DC to Bend, Oregon to pursue …

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A Time to Rejuvenate – Looking Back Helps to Move Forward

January 16, 2021 by Karen Pickering

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Most of us agree that 2020 is a year we don’t want to relive. A pandemic, business closures, school closures, few (if any) gatherings or activities, and grief were the past year’s reality. Recently, I’ve seen a small ray of hope. I have the privilege to work a few Wednesday …

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Got the Grit? Apply Now!

January 13, 2021 by Northwest Horse Source

The Mustang Heritage Foundation (MHF) has opened applications for those interested in competing at one of three Extreme Mustang Makeovers slated for 2021. The events will take place June 24–26, 2021 in Lexington, KY; August 11–14, 2021 in Oklahoma City, OK; and October 15–16, 2021 in Logan Township, NJ. During all three …

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Market Conditions for the Real Estate Industry – Back to The Farm Movement Helps Move Equestrian Properties

January 10, 2021 by Allison Trimble

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This year the Northwest real estate market has found itself in usual circumstances. Many issues are a continuation of what we’ve been experiencing for a few years, but this year we saw some new factors layered on top. Low Inventory We’ve seen consecutive years of steady growth in home …

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Book Review—The Five Horse Types – Traditional Chinese Medicine for Training and Caring for Every Horse

January 5, 2021January 4, 2021 by Northwest Horse Source

Dr. Ina Gösmeier is a classically trained veterinarian. She supports her Western medical practice with knowledge gained through the study of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). This handbook provides a basic introduction to the guiding principle of determining a horse’s type before making decisions about handling, care, training, or treatment. According to TCM …

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