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Riding Well Grounded

Breaking Down the Elements by Marilyn Pineda, Fire Mountain Trail Course     We have all sorts of fun visitors at Fire Mountain Trail Course and Darryl Weidkamp and his horse Clancy were no exception. Darryl is an avid backcountry rider and had previously been to our trail course as a …

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How Bella Got Her Groove Back

An Unusual Story of Animal Hoarding by Alise Lamoreaux     Zumwalt Prairie is high altitude grassland, a place to admire the beauty of the land with its mountainous elevations. The history of the place is filled with stories of Chief Joseph, his tribe’s horses, and such legendary horsemen as …

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Riding Well Grounded

Staying Connected on the Trail by Marilyn Pineda, Fire Mountain Obstacle Course   I was recently reminded how great it is to have well versed ground communications with my horse while out on a trail ride with a friend. We had just completed the clearing of a beautiful trail loop on …

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Teens and Oregon Mustangs: Making Wild Dreams Come True

Young Horses and Youth Prove a Winning Combination By Erica Fitzgerald   Teens and Oregon Mustangs have taken the “I want a horse one day” dream to a whole new level. Each summer they give kids (ages 10-18) the opportunity to spend their vacation doing something that most adults wish existed …

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23rd Annual Backcountry Horsemen Tahoma Chapter Prize Ride

The 23rd annual BCH Tahoma Chapter Prize Ride is scheduled for September 7th this year and promises, as always, to be a fun and family oriented event. It is open to all equestrians and combines a great trail ride with lunch and the opportunity to win prizes and special items in …

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Pressure Proof Your Riding

How Self Image Affects Your Riding by Daniel Stewart     Julia asks, “I receive lots of compliments on my riding but have a hard time believing them. I rode in one of your clinics recently and you talked about self-image. I think mine could use a make-over. Is there …

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Ecovet Insect Spray Safely Battles Flies and Sweet Itch

Until now, you had two choices for protecting your equine friend from pests: 1) toxic pesticides or 2) essential oils, which offer limited effectiveness. Ecovet introduces a biorational, or less toxic, approach. A truly different alternative to traditional insect sprays, Ecovet is effective and safe for your horse, yourself and …

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Beyond the 501K Status

Ten Questions to Ask About a Rescue Facility by Alise Lamoreaux     “You can’t judge a book by its cover” and you can’t judge a horse rescue by its web site. In today’s world of global interactions, social media, and convenient web design templates, it is easy to create …

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A Career with Horses? Dream On!

Discover the Growing Field of Equine Facilitated Therapies   It was my mom who first taught me to follow my dreams. “Make a career at something you love,” she told me, “and it will never feel like work.”  She never imagined I would become a riding instructor and I never thought …

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Tip of the Month: How to Focus Productively by Daniel Stewart   Keeping your mind focused on what’s productive (like your show goals) instead of what’s destructive (like previous disappointments) can be quite easy if you know how to do it. Question suggestion is an interesting mental training tool that …

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