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Managing Thrush with Protection and Sole Support

August 5, 2020May 16, 2015 by Tab Pigg

by Tab Pigg In the spring, the wet climate, punctuated by ample rain, sets the stage for thrush to run rampant through the barn. Thrush is a bacterial infection that resides in the soft tissue of the frog. The moist environment, combined with manure and mud, create unsanitary conditions in …

4-H is open to ALL K-12 youth in Spokane County, WA!

May 13, 2015 by Press

Read more about Spokane County’s 4-H Youth Development Program: Who can be in 4-H ? Where is 4-H? Learn about Adventure Camps, Horse Camps, Underwater Robotics/Seaperch Camp, Summer Shotgun Skills Camp and other 4-H General Project Activities…

Can the Damaged Insulin Resistant Horse Be Fixed?

August 5, 2020May 9, 2015 by Press

By Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D. You’re worried. You have reason to be. Your horse is exhibiting signs of insulin resistance (regional fat deposits along the neck, down the spine, tailhead, shoulders, chest, or even above the eyes). He is likely overweight (though not always). You know that your horse …

When Barn Fire Strikes: Protecting Your Horses and Facilities from Barn Fires, Wildfires, and Other Emergencies

August 5, 2020May 9, 2015 by Press

Quiet, personable 4 yo gelding for sale.

August 5, 2020May 7, 2015 by Colorado Horse Source

Great finishing prospect for an experienced teen or adult! Well started 4-year-old half Arabian gelding (sired by Eli). Currently 15’2 and still growing into his body. Well started, no vices and very sweet. This guy is exceptionally quiet minded and uncomplicated. The type of horse that on his first trail …

What’s a Trailer Rodeo?

May 14, 2015May 7, 2015 by Karen Pickering

Experience a clinic just for handling your trailer I’d never heard the term “trailer rodeo” before but soon I was deeply entrenched in all the information about maneuvering a trailer. I’ve been pulling horses for most of my life but I quickly realized I had much to learn (and unlearn). …

Recap of the First WSQHA Professional Horsemen Clinic

June 9, 2015May 1, 2015 by Colorado Horse Source

Mike and May Edwards of Monroe, WA Host Popular Trail Clinic Mike and May Edwards of Monroe, WA hosted the first of the WSQHA Professional Horsemen clinics on March 28. Trail was the featured event and people came from as far as Spokane. “A trail class looks like an equine …

The Youth Dynamics Roundup at Stonewater Ranch

June 9, 2015May 1, 2015 by Colorado Horse Source

Make a Difference in a Teen’s Life at May 16 Event Come join us and make a difference in a teen’s life at The Roundup Fundraiser on May 16th, located on Stonewater Ranch, 15 miles north of Leavenworth, WA. You can come for the weekend or just for the day. …

May 2015 Cover Story: Equine Trail Sports

August 5, 2020May 1, 2015 by Catherine Madera

Equine Trail Sports by Catherine Madera Founded in 2013, the Austin, TX based Equine Trail Sports (ETS) is focused on fun while helping riders develop the skills and confidence needed to navigate real trail riding experiences. This is filling a valuable niche in the fast growing sport of obstacle and …

ABHA: Spring Grooming

August 5, 2020May 1, 2015 by American Blazer Horse Association

How to Help Your Horse Quickly Shed Winter Woollies Spring is here and days are getting warmer and longer. Our Blazers are shedding their woolly winter coats and some of you may wish to help the process along. If you are not showing your horse there is no wrong …

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