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Natural Alternative Grazers makes a slow feeder “N.A.G. Bag” for every grazing animal. Veterinarians and equine health professionals, stable managers, equine teaching facilities and owners are all seeing the benefits of using a N.A.G. Bag slow feeding system. At Natural Alternative Grazers our mission is for all stable, boarding, show …
The “Busy” Horse and Developing an Average Lope by Al Dunning Hi Al, I have a 5-year-old Quarter Horse that constantly plays with bits and anything else he can get into his mouth. I’ve tried to ride in a set of mecate reins but he spends the …
Mental and Physical Keys to a Better Stop by Allison Trimble, Willfully Guided Horsemanship Dear Allison, It’s no secret, I can’t stop my horse. I have Crohns disease and some of my guts had welded themselves to each other. It was very painful so I was guarded when trying …
Learn the “Golden Rules” for Pasture Management by Alayne Blickle, Horses for Clean Water If you are fortunate enough to have horse pasture winter is the time to baby it. It’s also important to realize that a good stand of grass is critical for environmental health. Grass roots hold …
Pt. 5: Ensuring Optimum Load Sharing by Mark and Karen Plumlee, Mission Farrier School Using the principles in this 5-part series will give you the basics for evaluating your horse’s hoof health. It includes: Understanding Foot Falls, Identifying Distortion, Understanding the Sole Plane, What is Breakover?, and Load Sharing …
How to Calculate Your Horse’s Age and Manage Common Senior Horse Challenges by Dave Sauter, DVM Studies have shown that horses can continue to be serviceable into their older years. One such study found that 63% of older horses still perform some athletic service and 10% are actively competing. With that …
Bring Out the Best in Your Gaited Horse by Rick Brighton Whether you own a gaited horse, are thinking about buying one, or just want to know more about riding them, the newly released Horsemanship for Gait with Rick Brighton training DVD is a must have. This informative tool …
Getting the Most from Your Performance Horse by Joe Pagan, Ph.D. One of the most common questions asked about feeding the performance horse is when to feed before a competition. Theoretically, feeding should be timed so that all of the nutrients from a meal have been digested, absorbed, and …
The Value of Experience by Catherine Madera “Don’t look a gift horse in the mouth” is a familiar proverb. Since a horse’s approximate age—and thus their value in “using years”—can be determined by its teeth the verse is effectively saying, “When you receive a gift, don’t jump to conclusions …
Gifts to Be Thankful For by Karen Pickering November is a favorite time of the year for me. I love fall in the Northwest and always dive into the upcoming holiday season with great anticipation. Tight budgets have forced all of us to be a little more creative with …