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Horse Power

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The Beauty of Equine Movement by Don Blazer   Television commercials often show the world what the horse does best—move. A good example includes the popular ads for Budweiser: “Here comes the king, here comes the big number one!” And here come those famous Clydesdales. With feathers floating, 32 hooves …

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When the Sh#t Hits the Fan

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Getting Help When You Really Need It by Robert Eversole   It’s scary when a trail ride goes from memorable to negatively “eventful.” When you are hurt and lying on the trail is not the place to begin thinking of how to call for help when you’re beyond the reach …

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Late to the Party

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Celebrating the Late Bloomer by Catherine Madera   In this culture there is nothing so exciting as fast success; we idolize the child wonder, the overnight sensation. We like things quick and outstanding. This is not a friendly environment for the “late bloomer.” Wikipedia defines this condition as: a person …

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Film Review: Dark Horse

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The Incredible True Story of Dream Alliance   Dark Horse is the real life fairytale about how a Welsh barmaid from a poor coal mining town decided to breed a racehorse and take on the sport of kings. Jan Vokes knew nothing whatsoever about horse racing, but had bred birds …

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Does Your Horse Need Antioxidants?

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Understanding the Role of Vital Nutrients by Eleanor Blazer   There are “special forces” within your horse’s body called antioxidants. These nutrients are a sort of super power that neutralizes insurgents before damage can be done. They are the defenders of the healthy horse and here is how they work. …

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Spanky and Dally, Unlikely Friends

The Excellent Adventures of Spanky and Dally by Francesca Carsen   They have become a crowd favorite at horse expos in the Pacific Northwest and beyond: the tiny brown pony named Spanky and his friend Dally, a Jack Russell Terrier. The Northwest Horse Source wanted to find out more about …

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