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Horse Cannabinoid Receptors

Did you know that there are CBD receptors in all mammal brains that deal with pain, emotions, thinking, mood appetite, coordination and movement, and other functions? This is one reason Hemp with CBD is effective on many levels to animals and humans. The endocannabinoid system (ECS) is a complex cell-signaling … Read More

Arena Footing Considerations – Advice from an Arena Contractor

An arena built and maintained by Murray Gudmundson Jr Construction Inc. Photo by Jackie Gudmundson

When I moved to Washington in 2000, we were fortunate to buy a property that already had a barn and an all-weather 100 x 200-foot outdoor arena. I prefer riding outside, but at our new property, I made the decision to build a covered arena in the future. For now, … Read More

What to Do When Your Horse is Wrong – Affirmative Training Shapes Behavior

Training is directing your horse toward something he doesn’t know. Photo by Anna Blake

It started the way it usually starts. Either the horse looked to the side or the rider pulled on her horse’s face. It’s the fundamental disagreement; the rider thinks it’s her right to control the horse and the horse doesn’t like having metal jammed on his jawbone. A common miscommunication, … Read More

A Partnership is Born – Allison Trimble Paparoa and Blake Westhoff are Dedicated to Helping Horse People

Photo by Taryn Leech Photography

Blake Westhoff met Allison Trimble Paparoa more than a dozen years ago. He was 19 years old and hadn’t been exposed to the professional horse industry. Fortunately, Allison was looking for someone to clean stalls, so Blake’s inability to pick up the correct lead wasn’t of concern. Allison was already … Read More

SOLD – 8505 Marion Road, Turner, OR

Amazing equestrian property located in Turner OR, a quaint suburb of Salem, Oregon’s Capital City, located an hour south of Portland.  Turner  is a charming town with antique shops, bakery, brew pub, restaurant, best pizza ever, community swimming pool, and home of the annual Lamb Festival.  Enjoy the charm of … Read More

National Wilderness Stewardship Alliance July News

The Great American Outdoors Act to be voted on Wednesday. The Great American Outdoors Act is scheduled for a vote in the House on Wednesday.  Please consider contacting your Representative to support this long awaited groundbreaking environmental legislation.  The bill provides full funding annually for the Land and Water Conservation … Read More

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