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Must-Have Gifts for the Trail Rider

How to Make the Horse Lover in Your Life Happy by Robert Eversole With Christmas just around the corner let’s check out a few items that will make the active and aspiring trail rider in your life happier and safer on the trail. If that’s you just leave this article … Read More

Winter Chore Efficiency

Start Now to Prevent Headaches Later by Alayne Blickle, Horses for Clean Water   It’s that time of year when the reality of the next six months hits us horse owners: lots of cold, wet, dark and windy weather. For most of the Pacific Northwest you can also add “snowy … Read More

Principles for Evaluating Hoof Health – Part 4

Part. 4: What is Breakover? 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. Breakover … Read More

The Role of Extreme Trail in Therapeutic Riding

Rainier Therapeutic Riding Center Partners with Mark Bolender by Nicole Zanakis       On a clear, crisp Cascade Mountain morning, horseman and trainer Mark Bolender is holding the reins of a chestnut gelding named Gunner while its rider, Aaron, listens carefully to Bolender’s instructions. “Just tap his flank, ever … Read More

All About Boots

How to Boot Up Your Horse for Safety and Support by Allison Trimble, Willfully Guided Horsemanship   In very physical equine sports, like performance horse competition, leg protection is important. Injury to a horse’s legs can be career ending. There are a lot of types and brands of leg protection and … Read More

Gratitude is Free

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 … Read More

Beyond Horse Massage

Breakthrough Interactive Method for Alleviating Soreness, Strain, and Tension by Jim Masterson Review by Jennifer Odle, Equine-N-Harmony Bodyworks     This is an excellent book and DVD; Jim does a wonderful job explaining what he does and why. The layout of the book, step-by- step instructions, and pictures allow the … Read More

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