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AUBURN, Wash. (January 30, 2017) – Over 200 horses were on the grounds Monday as Thoroughbreds began training for the 2017 live racing season at Emerald Downs. Barkley, ridden by Jennifer Whitaker, became the first horse on the track at 8:15 a.m. The track’s champion 3-year-old last year when he …
By Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D. Gas colic is the least serious form of colic. That’s the good news. The bad news is that it’s very common. So common, in fact, that it is often overlooked as “just gas,” like you might get when you eat too much pizza. However, …
In the January 2017 issue The Northwest Horse Source Magazine launched our new “Equestrian Lifestyle” section. If you have products or services that enhance the Equestrian Lifestyle we want to know about it. Let us share it with our readers. Watch for new topics that include: Planning Your Dream Horse …
“Three Stallion Service Auctions will close from January 25 through January 28, offering breedings to over 300 Halter and Performance stallions. The auctions are for three strong Futurity programs: Go For The Gold Futurity, East Coast Halter Futurity and the Sierra Paint Horse Club Futurity,” announces Mike Jennings of Professional …
With only 5 days before the first show on January 29, the world’s largest touring production puts the final touches on its preparations. VANCOUVER, BC (Tuesday, January 24) #OdysseoYVR – Sixty-five majestic horses, stars of the 30-million dollar theatrical production Odysseo, are taking up residence in their new home …
Biggest AQHA Circuit in the western states & coast prior to Arizona Sun Circuit! AQHA/NSBA approved classes. Also held in conjunction with the Lucas Oil/Protect the Harvest Dirt & Diamonds NRCHA Derby. Circuit also offers several “All Breed Classes” including youth 11 & under All Breed classes. Show …
(Washington, DC)- The Senate has passed the National Forest Service Trail Stewardship Act (H.R.845/ S.1110). This follows House passage of the bill earlier this fall. The bill, introduced by Representatives Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), Tim Walz (D-MN) and Senators Mike Enzi (R-WY) and Michael Bennet (D-CO), would direct the Forest Service …
(Washington, DC)- Starting in January 2017, the American Horse Council (AHC) will be offering a NEW membership option available to Students only! The Student Membership will be available to both high school and college students, and membership will be subject to verification; only full-time enrolled students are eligible for this …
“If you build a horse a cozy barn,” writes children’s author Jessie Haas, “she will choose to go out and stand in a snowstorm anyway.” In SNOW DAY (Candlewick Press, 10/8/16), the newest book in the easy-reader Bramble and Maggie series, Haas explores this mystery which has puzzled and frustrated …
Animal welfare organizations support Safeguard American Food Exports (SAFE) Act WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal lawmakers have introduced legislation to prevent the establishment of horse slaughter operations within the U.S., end the current export of American horses for slaughter abroad, and protect the public from consuming toxic horse meat. …