Leading with Love at Hillcrest Training When you drive up the long driveway to Hillcrest Training, you will feel you’ve arrived somewhere special. Horses and ponies greet you from their individual grass or gravel paddocks where they happily rest and relax in the sun. Even on the busiest days, … Read More
By Susan Kauffmann and Christina Cline with Foreword by Gene Ovnicek The equine hoof is a complex marvel of natural engineering, built to withstand tremendous forces and able to adapt to an astonishing range of environmental conditions. It also changes daily, for better or for worse, in response to … Read More
Horse Training Wisdom Begins with the Human by Allison Trimble I haven’t trained horses professionally for a number of years, but my conversations still turn to the subject daily. I’ve been blessed with many different types and qualities of horses in my life, and I’m fortunate to have been … Read More
Continued Development of this Facility Needs Financial and Physical Support By Bill and Jan Ford, Methow Valley Chapter of the Back Country Horsemen of Washington Many of you have been to the very popular annual event, the Spring Ride, held each April near Twisp and put on by the … Read More
Put 35 years of real estate sales experience to work for you…over 150 million in real estate sales! Duncan has 55 years of being owned by his horses and dogs and 20 years in Western Washington. When it’s time to find the right home or sell yours we know … Read More
Safety and Comfort for Horse and Human By Dustin Gruetter Maybe you participate in equine sports for fun, or perhaps you are there to win. Whatever the case, good showmanship will always be rooted in proper training and preparation. This, of course, would be rather difficult without access to … Read More
Until now, getting complete fly repellent coverage has been a challenge. It’s one thing to spray a horse’s back and sides, but what about those trickier areas, like under the belly and between the back legs? Farnam is pleased to announce two updated delivery methods for two of the strongest-selling brands in … Read More
NWBZ to Hold Silent Auction April 21 – 22 Northwest Border Zone (NWBZ), a division of Washington State Horsemen, will be hosting a silent auction at the Splash of Colors and All Breed Open Horse Show in Lynden, WA April 21 to 22. If you’re a local business who … Read More
Handy Hoof Hints #1 By Carole Herder History Lesson Horses were first shod with metal shoes 1500 years ago when they were captured for use in battle. The confined horse’s hoof was weakened by a fetid environment and lack of movement. Limited movement meant restricted blood circulation and significant … Read More
Have Pet and Horse Hair Met their Match? By Theresa Rice For Christmas I asked for a silly little gift that reminds me of the those As Seen on TV products. It’s called a FurZapper and its a flexible rubber “puck” that you add to your laundry to help … Read More
