November 2018 Cover Story: The Bony Pony – 27 Years Offering Service to Horse People Feature Story: One True Thing – by Catherine Madera Willfully Guided: What’s a Broke Horse? Trail Savvy: Riding and Camping in Oregon’s Volcano Country Artist Emily Vander Haak Reveals the Heart of an Animal Shop … Read More
Riders win big at the 11th Annual High Roller Reining Classic, Las Vegas, Nevada. Provided by BMG Events The High Roller Reining Classic (HRRC) wrapped up the last of Brumley Management Group’s premier West Coast reining events for the season. One reporter wrote, “There is something for everyone … Read More
Quality is What Counts By Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D. The quantity of protein in the diet is important but even more so is its quality. To achieve quality, we need to include additional protein sources to a forage-based diet. It all has to do with the way the body digests and utilizes protein. Hay provides … Read More
By Bob Langrish and Jane Holderness-Roddam Bob Langrish’s World of Horses is the culminating collection of a master photographer who has traveled six continents in search of the most compelling horses in their native habitats. From the Mongolian steppe to the South African desert, barrier islands to city streets, Langrish has … Read More
WSHP Relies on Donations and Sponsorships By Park Staff Fall is here, and the Washington State Horse Park is wrapping up the 2018 season. It’s been a busy and exciting year for the park with many repeat English and Western events, as well as our first-time hosting Cowboy Dressage, … Read More
Why Horses Think and Feel as They Do by Barbara Breckenfeld, LAMP If we spend much time around horses we soon realize that we can’t force a 1,000-pound animal to do anything. We also notice people who work with horse nature to motivate horses to do things because they … Read More
Learning from Nature’s Example By Kim Roe Although I love a beautiful garden, I get frustrated by weeds. I have better things to do than pamper plants. (I have horses after all.) I have a rose bush in my yard that became overwhelmed with canary grass and butter cups two … Read More
Youth Learn and Grow with Stonewater Mustangs By Dorothea Bartholomew Try. Kindness. Teamwork. Respect. These simple words, written by 7th and 8th grade girls, represent the deepest needs of their hearts and the human desires we all share. The eight Stonewater Ranch “Wild Hearts” program members who penned these … Read More
Oregon Apartment Barn By Dustin Gruetter, DC Structures A classic post-and-beam apartment barn is a model of efficiency, making good use of one building for two purposes. This custom apartment barn in Cornelius, Oregon is a perfect example of a structure that is both a highly functional equestrian facility … Read More
