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The Art of Liberty Training for Horses

Attain New Levels of Leadership, Unity and Engagement with Your Horse True liberty, says Jonathan Field, is much more than simply removing equipment and stepping outside the pen or arena. It is moving with your horse, communicating only with intention, and creating a seamless, smooth, and rhythmic dance. “When you …

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March 2015 Cover Story: Barn Pros

Barn Pros: Just What the Doctor Ordered by Catherine Madera Dr. Stephanie Meyer of Pilchuck Veterinary Hospital knows how changes in lifestyle and approach can dramatically affect quality of life. While completing her residency in large animal internal medicine at the University of Florida, one of Meyer’s personal riding horses …

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Arena Footing Basics 101

Five Considerations for Building a Solid Arena by Glynnie Walford Equestrians will agree that when it comes to arena riding, a well-appointed ring is a joy to work (and play!) in. The footing you choose for this enclosure will depend on a variety of factors and will be the most …

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Managing the Laminitic and Foundered Horse

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The Advantages of Liquid Pad Technology to Aid Recovery by Tab Pigg, Certified Journeyman Farrier When an equine athlete experiences an episode of laminitis or founder it can be a painful experience. While there are numerous studies and articles on the causes of these two maladies, there is also a …

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Saying Goodbye: When You Have to Sell a Horse

When You Have to Sell a Horse by Catherine Madera I loved the book Black Beauty and read it several times as a youth. It’s a beautiful story but a sad one, too, especially the way it explores the selling of horses. Some “win the lotto” when they are sold, …

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Plan to Attend WWMS Club Practices in Sultan

Improve Your Shooting Skills with WWMS Regular Practice As spring approaches, we hope to begin WWMS club practices at our home arena in Sultan, WA.  Practices are generally held Sunday, 11am – 3pm (weather dependent).  For practice info contact Jennifer Burnell, 206-856-2495/ [email protected],  or visit the WWMS club Facebook group. Everyone …

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WSQHA Loves Its Youth!

Programs Abound to Help Raise Future Leaders in the Horse Industry Washington State Quarter Horse Association is off in full swing. We kicked off the year with the Youth Schooling Show. This show is run by the youth as a learning opportunity. They run everything, from the office to being the …

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The ABHA Annual Banquet

A Recap of Fun, Fellowship and Future Planning What a blast we had on November 8th at our annual banquet. The food was delicious and it was great to meet up with local members as well as some from out of town. This included Brian Harper-Tibaldo from Minnesota, who traveled …

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The Best Year Ever

Embracing the Journey in 2015 by Karen Pickering 2014 is going to be hard to beat. I made so many great memories—horseback riding through Yellowstone, winning my first buckle and being involved in many great local events. That said, 2015 is going to be super special because December issue marks …

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Rabies in the Pacific Northwest

Silly photo, but rabies is a serious viral disease which is entirely preventable.

History, Risk and Prevention of a Deadly Disease by Dave Sauter, DVM Rabies is a preventable fatal viral disease of humans and all mammals that is transmitted through the saliva of a rabid animal, generally through a bite wound.  Historical evidence of rabies dates way back to 2300 BC in …

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