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High Tannin Level is the Culprit by Eleanor Blazer Does your horse eat like a pig? Yes! Then acorns are one porcine delicacy he should avoid. Acorns are seeds or nuts produced by oak trees. There are more than 60 varieties of oaks in the continental United States. Their …
Design and Placement are Essential Considerations You may think that because your horses have the cover of a hedgeline or trees or they are blanketed, you don’t need to worry about providing shelter with a run-in shed. If you turn your horse out for just a few hours at a …
6 Steps to a Good Stop by Eleanor Blazer Read Part 1 of this article in the September 2017 Northwest Horse Source Online Edition www.coloradohorsesource.com/september-2017-digital-edition The most important cue for any horse being ridden is the cue to stop, or “whoa”. A good foundation should have been laid during …
Four New CDI and National Show Series Offer Unique Opportunities by Patti Schofler – Dark Horse Media Four new CDI and national dressage competitions will kick off the 2018 show season in the Western United States. The Adequan® West Coast Dressage Festival (AWCDF) show circuit will run from January 3 to …
Consistency and Time Will Train this Essential Aid by Eleanor Blazer Whoa is the first verbal command a foal hears, and it will be repeated many times over the course of its lifetime. How well the horse responds to whoa depends on training and consistent reinforcement. When teaching a …
“Thumps” is a Sign of Electrolyte Imbalance by Kim Roe Not long ago I heard a strange noise coming from one of my paddocks. Part cough, part grunt, I worried one of my horses might be choking. I found my gelding standing calmly under his tree appearing to hiccup …
A Little Effort Makes a Big Difference by Theresa Rice Dreaming of a Pinterest-worthy barn? Me too. But I don’t have a million dollars lying around for those spotless aisles, stylish lighting, a heated and air-conditioned arena, and endless feet of white fencing enclosing mud-free green pastures. Even though …
Know Your Wraps and How to Apply Them by Eleanor Blazer Protecting a horse’s legs effectively and correctly is a skill every horseman should perfect. No matter the type of protection it must be properly used and applied. The basic wrap categories are: wound bandages, standing wraps, exercise wraps, …
Protect Your Horse Before and During Stress by Beohringer Ingelheim Animal Health Most competitive horses experience quite a few big changes in their lives. They will change barns, find new owners, work with different trainers and learn new skills or disciplines. Upsets in their routine can cause stress, which …
Brightly Colored Plants Healthy for Horses and Humans by Dr. Eleanor Kellon Green drinks are a hot human health craze these days and with good reason. But did you know brightly colored foods are as healthy for your horse as they are for you? Plant polyphenols are natural compounds …