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Envisioning a New Barn

March 2018

Dreams are Free! by Karen Pickering, NWHS Publisher   Our March Barn and Farm issue is one of my favorites of the year. Spring is starting to unfold and more daylight brightens the spirits. Let the dreaming begin! I have lived in the same home for more than 30 years …

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The Need to Move

Circulation in Your Horse’s Hooves Won’t Happen Without Movement by Eleanor Blazer   A horse that constantly walks his stall is an annoyance. The bedding gets piled along the walls, manure gets ground to bits, stall mats shift and weight loss can result. Keep in mind he is not doing it to …

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A Farm Through the Seasons

March 2018

A Healthy Farm is Home for Many Creatures by Kim Roe   “Live in each season as it passes; breathe the air, drink the drink, taste the fruit, and resign yourself to the influence of each.” —Henry David Thoreau It seems as though it’s been raining forever. These seemingly endless …

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Smart Barn Design

How to Live the Dream and Help Save the Planet   Small-scale agriculture and animal farming are some of our strongest links to the earth. This symbiotic, cyclical relationship between humans, flora, and fauna predates our agrarian roots and is guided by a principle of respect for our planet’s natural …

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Farnam Introduces Two New Senior Supplements

  Farnam introduces two new supplements designed specifically for healthy, active senior horses. Choose one, or use both together. Farnam® Senior Health & Wellness —for senior horses that are in light or no work Beneficial nutrients: Contains vitamins, minerals and antioxidants Digestive health: Provides nutrients that support a healthy digestive system …

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Spare My Knees, Please!

February 2018

Train for Narrow Places on the Trail by Jill Holdal with Julie Lewis Schot   It’s common to encounter knee-knocking narrow points on the trail. If your horse rams your legs into trees, rushes through tight spots, or simply refuses them, your safety may be at risk. Trainer Jill Holdal …

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Traveling with Horses?

February 2018

Alayne’s Top Tips  for Staying at a Horse Motel by Alayne Blickle, Horses for Clean Water   Horse motels are places where you board your horse overnight while traveling. Some horse motels, like our Sweet Pepper Ranch in southwestern Idaho, also offer B&B options for humans, making it a comfortable, …

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