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October 2016 Cover Story: The Mane Event 2016

3 Days and Nights of Education and Entertainment By Kim Roe   It’s autumn, and with the shorter days and bitter cold the doldrums can set in, making getting off the couch and going outside to ride difficult. Just in time, The Mane Event 2016 comes to British Columbia, Canada. …

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The Secret to Healthy Horses? Keep it Simple! 

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Key Considerations for Equine Well-being By Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D.   We know they’re out there. Horses brimming with health – strong muscles, shiny coats, hard hooves, good digestion, normal metabolism, strong immune function – just plain healthy! How does this happen? What is it about their care that gives …

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Fun and Fund Raising with BCHW

The Annual BCHW Winery Ride is Not to be Missed By: Teri Starke   It’s hard to believe that October is already here! Back Country Horsemen of Washington has been very busy across the state with prize rides and trail work; the miles of trails cleared so far this year is …

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On the Road to Recovery for a Navicular Mare named April

A Journey from Horseshoes to Barefoot   April and I have been together for 17 years. I purchased her as a yearling and together we have done reining, cow horse, sorting, extreme trail, mountain trail, cowboy race, and trail riding. She is incredibly athletic and has been featured in the …

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Youth Riders in Cowboy Mounted Shooting

Can Children Ride and Shoot? By: Jennifer Burnell   Are children allowed to participate in Cowboy Mounted Shooting? The answer is yes… and no. The “Wrangler” Class exists for children under 12 years of age. Wranglers ride the same pattern that the adults do, but they do not shoot real …

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Last Show of the Season

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Winding Down with a Bang! By Sally Sutherland   The Washington Reining Horse Association presents their last show of the year September 29th through October 2nd at the Appleatchee Riders arena in Wenatchee. The Fall Spectacular is sponsored by Sky River Equestrian Center of Sultan, Washington. We are winding down the year …

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October 2016 Digital Edition

October 2016 Cover Story: The Mane Event – Showcasing Top Talent October 21-23 in British Columbia Feature Story: Can Barefoot Help with Navicular? Equine Wellness: The Recipe for a Healthy Horse Trainer’s Corner: How Training Influences Your Horse’s Health Willfully Guided: Build Your Dream Click here to see all Digital …

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Starting from Scratch – Get Started on Building Your Dream

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by Allison Trimble   There are many reasons a person would decide to build their house and barn on acreage. My husband and I recently made that decision for our family and horses, and I am working with a number of clients who are doing the same. The process can …

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April’s Journey to Wellness

A Change in Perspective By Karen Pickering   “Hoof Boots? No Way! I’m not going through that hassle every time I want to ride.” This was my reaction when barefoot and boots was suggested as an option to April’s lameness. It’s interesting how we never seem to agree with something …

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Sox for Horses – An Innovative Idea for an Old Problem

We’ve all struggled with scurfy problems on our horses, legs, ankles and heels. These issues can be almost impossible to treat and due to the fact that horses’ environments are so hard to keep clean, even under the most diligent care. Fungi and bacteria live and propagate in the mud …

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