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Remembering Breed Founder Neil Hinck As we head into the month of February we think of those we love: our husbands, wives, children, and extended family. As Blazer owners, we also have a special love for our horses. We are proud of our breed because of their athleticism, versatility …
Facing the Reality of PSSM by Karen Pickering It was a beautiful day for a ride. April had been off for a few weeks due to the removal of a small granuloma (tumor) on her back under the saddle area. I’d had a bunch of work done when the …
Who doesn’t like a treat and what better delicacy than something filled with “goodness and love” that includes ingredients that are actually beneficial to your horse? Healthy Horse Boutique is reaching out to all the horses in America to encourage their owners to join the Cookie of the Month Club …
Veterinarians from Idaho Equine Hospital, including Dr. William Maupin and Dr. Stuart Shoemaker, performed the first-ever combination regenerative medicine treatment on a six-year-old Quarter Horse—“Pluto”— that suffered a significant injury to its distal straight sesamoidean ligament. This injury can be challenging for veterinarians to successfully treat and return the horse to …
A growing number of horse owners rely on the misconception that if their horse appears healthy and fit, then chances are it is. What if we had the tools to help us look beyond a horse’s appearance so that good decisions could be made for its optimal health and management? …
Strategies to Beat the Trap of Perfectionism by Daniel Stewart Striving for the impossible – perfection – can be a major cause of stress for any rider. It occurs when an intense need to win makes it impossible to accept anything less. It causes you to tighten up, worry about …
The LG Zaum® bitless bridle system, developed in Germany by classical dressage rider and trainer, Monika Lehmenkühler, is now available in the United States through the NWNHC Store. Monika developed this bridle for a horse with dental issues who could not be ridden in a bit. She needed something that …
Each year equine owners are faced with emergencies such as wild fires in California, Texas and all of the Western states, tornados and flooding in the Midwest, hurricanes in Florida, the Gulf coast and up the eastern seaboard. All of these emergencies at some point may require horses and other …
Growing into the Future with the Blazer Horse The American Blazer Horse Association celebrated its 6th year since incorporating in 2006 with their 6th Annual Banquet and Business meeting on November 3rd. Held for the second year at the beautiful Idaho Horse Park in Nampa, Idaho, the event theme this …
Overcome the Trap of Perfectionism by Daniel Stewart Martha Asks, “My trainer says I’m a perfectionist. I work very hard and really want to do well, but I get very disappointed when I make mistakes or when I don’t do as well as I know I could have. Does …