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Preventing Spring Founder

by James Hutchins
horse founder x-ray
Spring is the time when horses are most likely to founder. Founder, also known as laminitis, is a very painful and debilitating hoof condition in horses. Learn how to prevent it.
Posted in coffin bone, founder, horse care, laminitis, pasture

Saddle Comfort Goes Tech

by James Hutchins
Saddle Comfort Goes Tech
For years, saddle pads have all been pretty much the same...add more cushioning in different spots. That's all great and good if the horse stands s...
Posted in barrel racing, cow sorting, dressage, english saddle pads, horse, horse jumping, horseback riding, natural horsemanship, nwnhc store, parelli, saddle, saddle pad, saddle tree, tack, team penning, ther-e-quest, theraflex, thermarest, western saddle pads

Going Barefoot: Basic Steps

by James Hutchins
Going Barefoot: Basic Steps
Here at the Northwest Natural Horsemanship Center (NWNHC), we choose to have all our horses barefoot. The reason is that going barefoot has proven...
Posted in barefoot trimming, barefoothorse, horse, horse boots, horse care, horseback riding, laminitis, natural horsemanship