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Just how strong is your facility’s bio-security? Find out through Pilchuck Veterinary Hospital’s On-site Infection Control Program, an evaluation and planning opportunity for equine facilities. Bio-security pertains to implementing management practices that prevent the introduction and spread of infectious diseases within your barn. Due to the high volume of … Read More
If your horse needs shoes then your horse needs PonyW’air® shoes. Developed in America, manufactured in America, PonyW’air® gives your horse the newest and best of support, protection, and comfort. If your horse is an athlete or a hard worker or has special hoof health needs, you owe it … Read More
Why Location and Setting Makes All the Difference to Your Horse By Vickie Zapel Your horse crosses anything, anywhere out on the trail, but when asked to negotiate a man-made obstacle, suddenly proceeds to turn himself inside out. What is going on here? This is a common and frustrating … Read More
by Marilyn Pineda One of my favorite accomplishments in horse training is being able to execute a nice side pass. It demonstrates several basic ground training achievements: subtle bending in the neck; yielding to subtle pressure; moving the front quarters in both directions; moving the hindquarters in both directions; and … Read More
Spalding Labs Launches a New Radio Channel—Flying SL Ranch Radio The new “Flying SL Ranch Radio Channel” is power-packed entertainment for horse lovers thirsting for something completely different. It features 24/7 old time cowboy-themed music, interspersed with horse tips, interviews with famed equine experts, hilarious horse antics and much, … Read More
Ten Tips to Ensure Healthy Forage for Horses by Laurie Cerny Early spring is the ideal time to over-seed pastures. After a long, wet winter your pastures are going to need some TLC, including over-seeding, to get them back in shape. Here are ten tips for sound land management that … Read More
My Time with God in the Saddle Review by Laurie Lewis: Catherine Madera baited my curiosity when she said that she found my family’s photo somewhere and could not wait for me to see it. Two days later I opened Man on a Horse, going to page 95, as … Read More
A Resting Place for Mind, Body and Spirit by Catherine Madera In the 1991 film City Slickers Billy Crystal and his two friends vacation at a working ranch in an attempt to unwind, adventure and discover that elusive “one thing.” This One Thing, the trail boss Curly assured them, would … Read More
More Exercises to Help Build a Smooth Side Pass by Marilyn Pineda As mentioned in last month’s training article, executing a nice side pass with your horse demonstrates several things: bending in the neck, yielding to subtle pressure, moving the front quarters, moving the hindquarters and moving one step … Read More
Fire Mountain Trail Course, near Sedro-Woolley, WA is hosting an Equine Trail Sports (ETS) Buckle Series during the 2014 riding season. One buckle will be awarded to each of three levels of skill—Beginning, Intermediate and the highly competitive Advanced Level – along with winning cash prizes of $75, … Read More
