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By Laura Schonberg Over the next year I’ll be introducing you to many friends who, like me, are passionate about horsing around. The first is Northwest Horse Source editor, Catherine Madera. My First Horse: I started riding lessons at around eight years old and would look wistfully at the …
A Purina study has shown that feeding horses hay prior to grain (concentrate feed) can help slow their rate of intake. This can be an important management strategy for horses who are prone to rushing their meals and, as a result, are at greater risk of choking. It’s long been …
by Laura Schonberg Why do I do horses? It’s a question I often ask myself. In the wet dark depths of winter, when water floods the pen, or mud is up to their pasterns, or the trails are too icy to maneuver, it does make me wonder. Then there …
The Types of Hoof Cracks and How to Prevent Them by Eleanor Blazer I received an email the other day from a horse owner wanting to know what supplement she could feed her horse to improve the condition of her horse’s hoof. Attached was a picture of the hoof …
Nylon vs. Cotton Lunge Lines by Theresa Rice This month’s focus is on buying and breeding. Only 3 years ago I was a brand new horse owner; I felt like a new parent trying to keep an infant alive. There was so much to learn! An important lesson came …
by Laura Daley Senior riders often question the logic of continuing a love affair with horses. Senior riders make excellent, devoted horse people. After all, if they have not lost the love of horses by the time they reach their golden years, it is safe to say they will …
December 2015 The Northwest Horse Source Celebrates 20 Years! Senior Horse Photo Essay Winners How to Treat White Line Disease 9 Ways to Keep Your Senior Horse Healthy Rider Wellness: Prevent Age-related Injuries Shop Our Holiday Gift Section! Click here to see all Digital Edition Past Issues …
The Health Benefits of Going Barefoot by Carole Herder You’ve had a magnificent summer with your horse— cantering through emerald green fields, lazy picnic lunches and refreshing dips in your favorite local swimming spots. It’s been a fantastic time but now the seasons have changed. Maybe you’ve considered pulling …
November 2015 Mountain Trail: Building an International Sport Shop Our Holiday Gift Section! How to Treat White Line Disease 5 Keys for Teaching Horsemanship to Children Equine Wellness: The Amazing Equine Eye Trail Savvy: Finding Hope at Haney Meadow Click here to see all Digital Edition Past …
Train Your Horse to Load Quickly, Confidently and Consistently by Laura Schonberg If you have ever spent any time at a trailhead, busy arena, or show day parking lot, you have likely witnessed this intense scenario: horse(s) refusing to load in a trailer. If you’re anything like me, I …