By The Associated Press Follow on Twitter on November 02, 2015 at 1:37 PM, updated November 02, 2015 at 1:42 PM Wild horse advocates are calling for a stop to one of the largest roundups of wild mustangs in Oregon history. According to the U.S. Bureau of Land Management, … Read More
November 2015 Mountain Trail: Building an International Sport Shop Our Holiday Gift Section! How to Treat White Line Disease 5 Keys for Teaching Horsemanship to Children Equine Wellness: The Amazing Equine Eye Trail Savvy: Finding Hope at Haney Meadow Click here to see all Digital Edition Past … Read More
Building an International Sport by Mark Bolender YOU DON’T OFTEN FIND the western horse next to an English style horse in the same competition. This also goes for seeing multiple breeds competing together — Arabians, Peruvians, Quarter Horses, Thoroughbreds, minis, warm bloods and even mules. Mountain trail is different. … Read More
Join WSQHA Convention and Awards Banquet December 5 in Issaquah Come join WSQHA at our annual convention and awards banquet held December 5 at the Hilton Gardens Inn in Issaquah, WA. The general meeting will be held prior to the banquet this year (new format!) on Saturday from 12-3, followed … Read More
Understanding Common Eye Problems in Horses by Dave Sauter, DVM Horses have more than their fair share of eye problems when compared to other domestic animals. Before reviewing some of the more common problems, here are some fun facts regarding equine eyes: Horses have the largest globe of all … Read More
by Jackie Davenport In the horse show world nothing is static: events develop, new events are added, rules change and rules are added as needed. The relatively recent addition of English riding styles to arena trail or, “English trail” as I call it, is one of these evolutionary steps. English … Read More
5 Tips for Successfully Teaching Children by Allison Trimble It’s wonderful to raise my children in an equestrian lifestyle. I worked with kids for years as a professional trainer, but they were mostly teens geared towards the highest levels of competition. Now a working mother, I am teaching our … Read More
On the Receiving End of Kindness by Karen Pickering As Mark and I approach the one year anniversary of his stroke, I’m reflecting on the generous nature of the community we serve. From the “Go Fund Me” account, to auctions held by friends and neighbors, to work days at … Read More
Train Your Horse to Load Quickly, Confidently and Consistently by Laura Schonberg If you have ever spent any time at a trailhead, busy arena, or show day parking lot, you have likely witnessed this intense scenario: horse(s) refusing to load in a trailer. If you’re anything like me, I … Read More
6 Keys to Retrieving a Wayward Equine by Aarene Storms While it may sound improbable, lost horses are not uncommon. Years ago, a horse I took to an endurance ride in Prineville Oregon got scared in the middle of the night, blew through his electric pen and ran off into … Read More
