Stories from an Extreme Sport by Michael Campbell, AERC President If you’re not an endurance rider (yet), it may be difficult to believe that people would do this sport on purpose. It takes a certain dedication and toughness to pursue endurance riding (50-100 mile rides) and limited distance (LD) … Read More
Introducing a Horse Named Feather by Karen Pickering April has been the best horse anyone could ask for. She’s been a constant companion and over the years we’ve shared many memorable events. Sadly, her navicular disease has finally started to take its toll. Over the last year (during which … Read More
The Mission and History of a Unique Northwest Company by Tom Menner Sweet PDZ is a truly unique product that creates a healthier, more comfortable environment for your horses. Here’s a look at why this company has had long-term success. Question: How and why did you get started in … Read More
What to Do When You Fall off the Fitness Wagon by Emily Beasley Confession time: Over the past couple of months I haven’t been very active. I’ve been eating things I advise others to avoid. Worst of all, my seat bones are sore and bruised from riding once this … Read More
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The Horse World’s Most Trusted Name® presents their most advanced generation of fly mask East Longmeadow, MA – When the product development team at Absorbine® set out to redesign the UltraShield® Fly Mask, the bar was set high. Horse owners across the country were asked what they liked … Read More
The Trophy Circuit Show May 27-30 The show season is starting fast and furious this year for the Washington State Quarter Horse Association. First up was our Trainer Invitational held in Monroe, WA on February 28th. Now we look forward to the Trophy Circuit May 27th – 30th, also held … Read More
How BCHW Works to Benefit All Equestrians by Teri Starke, State Treasurer, Ways and Means (fundraising) chair BCHW is beneficial to every trail rider in Washington State and yet it seems many riders are not even aware it exists. We volunteered over 70,000 hours in 2015 repairing and maintaining … Read More
by Laura Schonberg When Laura Waitt isn’t at work vetting large animals, she is on the back of one of her three horses training for an endurance ride. A resident of Skagit Valley, she challenges herself as a rider to “get smarter” about listening to her horses in order … Read More
Creating Fear-free Leaders that Walk through Fire by Catherine Madera Cindi Plendl, owner of Butler Hill Equestrian Center, isn’t impressed by current trends in horse training and handling. This includes DVD training series that cannot teach things like timing or feel and grandiose exhibitions by professionals eager to make … Read More
