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Adult Category: The Treasure of a Stable Relationship by Annalisa Foster, Sumas, WA My grandmother once told me, “If you want a stable relationship, get a horse.” His name is Khaidansk’s Jewel. Some call him Kayak but I call him Doodle, a name given to him for his spirited … Read More
How Owning an Unrideable Thoroughbred Changed My Life by Jana Harris “So, why would you want to write about an old horse?” I got used to this question while writing a book about my broodmare, True Colors, and always thought, Because, if I am one someday, figuratively speaking, I … Read More
What to Do When Your Horse is Exposed to Heavy Smoke by R. Paul Schwab, DVM Last summer was devastating for much of the west because of forest fires. Not only did the fires destroy acres of forest, farmland, and homes but they also impaired air quality hundreds of miles … Read More
Getting the Most from Your Performance Horse by Joe Pagan, Ph.D. One of the most common questions asked about feeding the performance horse is when to feed before a competition. Theoretically, feeding should be timed so that all of the nutrients from a meal have been digested, absorbed, and … Read More
Omega Fields, Inc. equine spokesperson Maren Luedemann and her daughter, Cadyn Luedemann, found many successes at several recent Minnesota and Wisconsin barrel racing events. Maren Luedemann is the 2011 Cowgirl Tuff NRF Tour Reserve Champion and owner of Luedemann’s Summer Run Arena, a barrel racing training facility in Buffalo, Minnesota. … Read More
Kentucky Equine Research (KER), the world’s leading private equine nutrition and consulting company, announces the release of Bio•Bloom PS into the KERx Special Needs Nutrition line of supplements. Bio•Bloom PS is a dual-action supplement designed to promote and maintain healthy hooves and skin from the inside out. Bio•Bloom PS contains … Read More
The Original Muck Book CompanyTM is best known for its line of comfortable, waterproof footwear for outdoor sportsmen. The high-performance footwear company also offers equally comfortable and durable all-conditions riding boots, temporarily available in limited-edition colors like hot pink for the fashion-conscious equestrian. Muck’s Tack Classic boot is constructed of … Read More
Does your horse need a safe place to scratch? Fair Mare Products’ Equine Scratcher provides a solution for safe scratching. The Equine Scratcher is the premier equine scratching aid on the market. “My inspiration for creating The Equine Scratcher evolved from searching for a way to help my own horses … Read More
Rainier Therapeutic Riding Center Partners with Mark Bolender by Nicole Zanakis On a clear, crisp Cascade Mountain morning, horseman and trainer Mark Bolender is holding the reins of a chestnut gelding named Gunner while its rider, Aaron, listens carefully to Bolender’s instructions. “Just tap his flank, ever … Read More
Breakthrough Interactive Method for Alleviating Soreness, Strain, and Tension by Jim Masterson Review by Jennifer Odle, Equine-N-Harmony Bodyworks This is an excellent book and DVD; Jim does a wonderful job explaining what he does and why. The layout of the book, step-by- step instructions, and pictures allow the … Read More
