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Fire-wise Evacuation Planning

Seven Tips to Prepare Your Farm for a Fire Emergency Most of Western United States is a fire adaptive ecosystem. That means it’s not if a major fire is going to happen, it’s when. The majority of horse owners live in rural areas and it is often up to them …

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September 2014 Cover Story: Northwest Washington Fair Hosts Super Horse Showdown

September 2014

Jackpot Speed Event Combines Cowboy Racing, Barrels and Ranch Sorting by Catherine Madera   In recent years Hollywood has produced several popular films highlighting a superhero of some kind including Iron Man, Spiderman and Superman. Possessing great heart and extraordinary skills, the hero thrills audiences as they confront and overcome …

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Training Your Horse Positively, On Purpose

September 2014

ABHA Invites You to Excel in Natural Horsemanship   ABHA members have had the blessing of learning the lessons of the masters: Ray Hunt, Tom Dorrance, Buck Brannaman and others. Natural horsemanship is about learning the horse’s language and how he thinks to better communicate what you want him to …

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Fall Transitions

September 2014

Make Time to Reflect, Plan and Dream by Karen Pickering, NWHS Publisher   This has been the best summer I’ve had in a long time. Why? I’ve spent more time with my horse. It centers me and gives purpose to the entire reason I started the magazine. Just being around …

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Northwest Super Horse Showdown offers over $5,500 in Prize Money

September 2014

We are excited to announce that October 3-5, 2014 the Northwest Washington Fair, in conjunction with 2 Red Pony Productions, will be presenting the NW Washington Super Horse Showdown! This event will replace the Lynden Horse Expo and Draft Horse Spectacular.  The Showdown will thrill participants and spectators alike with competitions including barrel …

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Compete in the Northwest Washington Super Horse Showdown

September 2014

Over $5,500 in Prize Money Awarded at October Event   The Super Horse Showdown is a new event coming to the Equine Events Center at the Northwest Washington Fair in Lynden WA, October 3-5, 2014. The Super Horse Challenge—four jackpots!—includes ranch sorting, barrel racing and an Extreme Cowboy Race. Competitors …

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WRHA Sponsor Appreciation

September 2014

Honoring the Talented Trainers and Facilities in the Reining Community   Washington Reining Horse Association is fortunate to have many talented trainers and facilities as sponsors supporting local reining.  This month’s magazine is dedicated to trainers and facilities so we wish to acknowledge and thank our sponsors.  Without sponsor support we …

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Riding Well Grounded – Straddle Pole

September 2014

Conquering the Straddle Pole by Marilyn Pineda   It is the Year of the Horse and we’ve definitely been having fun with horses at Fire Mountain Trail Course. A rigorous schedule of trail challenge events, training and practice has helped with mastering a variety of obstacles already this year. However, …

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Riding Fear Free – Instructing Fearful Riders

How to Instruct Fearful Riders by Laura Daly   Being an instructor of truly fearful riders takes a positive attitude, courage and self-control. Your job is to help build up the rider and show them that they can think through the fear and still control the horse and their emotions. …

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How to Select a Round Pen

September 2014

Important Considerations when Purchasing this Essential Piece of Equipment by Alayne Blickle   People often ask me what I think is the most important tool or piece of equipment on our property. They are probably expecting a response like a certain bit, bridle or maybe a tractor. I am quick …

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