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  • Points Of Contention

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    Points Of Contention By: Warren Bengtson The Unintentional Creation Of A Perfect Storm When two or more parties are in close and continual relationship, differences of opinion and conviction arise that must be resolved if that relationship is to succeed. There is the occasional point of contention that defies resolution for various reasons. In handling…

  • The Horses Nobody Knows

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    The Horses Nobody Knows Ojibwe Horses Story by: Marie ZhuikovPhotography by: Ontario Parks, Lake Superior Magazine, Marie Zhuikov The stallion glides around the corral at the Dawson Trail Campground like a dark forest ghost. His owner, Kimberlee Campbell, encourages his circular path with a long whip – not touching the animal, but flicking the air…

  • Fitness In The Saddle / Proper Pelvis Position

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    Fitness In The Saddle / Proper Pelvis Position By: Jennifer Malott-Kotylo Pelvis’ first is my motto. If your pelvis isn’t in the correct position, riding is either going to be difficult, ouchy, or almost impossible! Especially if your chosen discipline requires you to keep your bottom in the saddle most of the time. In addition…

  • Equine Osteoarthritis Of The Neck

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    Equine Osteoarthritis Of The Neck By: Dr. Judith Koenig Radiographs have been found to be insufficient evidence for diagnosing Cervical Facet disease, according to a research study by Dr. Judith Koenig and a team of researchers at the Ontario Veterinary College. In a video interview, Koenig explains some of the complexities of equine osteoarthritis and…

  • Consider Lecithin To Treat & Prevent Ulcers

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    Consider Lecithin To Treat & Prevent Ulcers By: Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D. Veterinarians Are Considering Lecithin For Treating & Preventing Ulcers Your horse has an ulcer? “Give it omeprazole.” Your horse is traveling on a long trip? “Give it omeprazole.” Your horse is taking pain medication? “Give it omeprazole.” Sound familiar?Omeprazole, produced by Merial as…

  • Children & Horses

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    Children & Horses By: Cassie Sprenger Keep your eyes up, heels down and heart on the target! There are many wonderful ways for kids to spend time with horses safely. But as kids and horses can turn into a disaster very easily, it is imperative for children to learn as many safety precautions as possible…

  • Maple Trees Wreak Havoc On Horses

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    Maple Trees Wreak Havoc On Horses Who would have thought the stately maple, with its festoon of fall color, could wreak havoc on horses across the world? By: Kentucky Equine Research Staff A muscle disorder in horses called atypical myopathy has been linked to a toxin contained in the seeds and seedlings of certain maple…

  • When To Deworm

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    When To Deworm Chemical Resistance & Fecal Counts For a horse’s current parasite baseline, start with a fecal test done by your veterinarian. Horses are susceptible to worm and parasite contraction year round. It is important to watch for any symptoms that would indicate infestation in order to catch the worms at an early life…

  • Similarities Between Western & Regular Dressage

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    Similarities Between Western & Regular Dressage By: Lynn Palm Palm Partnership Training You’ve probably already figured out that you can do the same dressage maneuvers in a Western saddle that you can do in a “regular” dressage saddle. This reminds me of our Western Dressage motto, “Why Not?!” I’ve been saying that since I learned…