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by Mike Major with Fran Devereux Smith Western Horseman has released Ranch-Horse Versatility: A Winner’s Guide to Successful Rides by Mike Major with Fran Devereux Smith. A Colorado rancher, Major has claimed numerous world and national championships on his stallion Smart Whiskey Doc and continues his winning ways … Read More
A Unique Approach to Mastering a Challenging Discipline by Nicole Zanakis On a sunny, cool morning in Washington State, I’m watching riders navigate their horses over trail obstacles. Standing next to me is the trainer, Mark Bolender. He’s a three-time national Grand Champion in the sport, and he’s pointing out … Read More
OHSET stands for Oregon High School Equestrian Teams. OHSET is a fun competitive sport for those who love to ride horses and compete for their school. The state is divided into 8 districts with each district having three competitive meets for the season. The riders work hard to qualify for the … Read More
Manna Pro® Products LLC, the maker of the trusted Calf-Manna® animal supplement, has just introduced Horse-Manna, a new vitality supplement exclusively for the nutritional requirements of the equine market. According to Jason Bachert, Vice President of Manna Pro Retail Sales, the new Horse-Manna formulation is intended to complement existing Manna … Read More
We don’t know if we will be physically affected by the after effects of the tsunami that hit Japan. But let’s face it, the world is talking about radiation. Hopefully, it won’t be something we ever have to worry about, but there are steps that can be taken to help protect … Read More
Trailer Anatomy 101: Structure and Framework by Leigh Goodison Grieve All trailers begin with a chassis frame. The tubing framework for the trailer is then built around the chassis. Before either the steel, aluminum or composite skin goes on, the trailer frame looks much like a Conestoga wagon without … Read More
Canadian Horse Farm Promotes the German Riding Pony in North America By Carina Krahn and Catherine Madera Horse-drawn wagons were once a common sight along the roads skirting beautiful Lake Lac La Hache in British Columbia, Canada. Lured by the possibility of instant wealth, miners struck with gold … Read More
Healing Horses with Regenerative Medicine By Dr. James Bryant, DVM, Diplomate ACVS Over the last several years, horse owners have been exposed to many new treatment options for soft-tissue and joint injuries in their horses – along with the often-confusing terminology that accompanies these new therapies: Stem cells, platelet-rich … Read More
Is your pile of dirty towels from the barn bigger than the pile of dirty towels from your teenagers? W. F. Young, Inc., makers of Absorbine® horse care products, has the answer: The Mitt®. The Mitt is a patented fabric “mitten” that fits over your hand, with a protective sleeve … Read More
Keeping Your Horse’s Lungs Healthy By R. Paul Schwab, D.V.M. As we transition into fall and winter, many horses transition more into indoor environments. Although this seems nice, dry, and warm for the horse, it can be hard on the lungs in some barns. Respiratory problems are very common in … Read More
