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The Supplement Dilemma – How Do We Know What Our Horses Really Need?

Photo by Kim Roe

Go down the supplement aisle in any feed store and you’ll see supplements from floor to ceiling — all promising to make your horse healthier or perform better. In the world of supplements, it’s not one-size-fits-all. In a recent survey of horse professionals and non-professionals some interesting statistics arose: 12% … Read More

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Who is Inside the Barn is What Matters Most – My Hopes Live in a Barn

Photo by Kim Roe

“If dreams were lightning, And thunder was desire, This old house (or barn) would’ve Burned down a long time ago…” Angel from Montgomery by John Prine   My first barn was a ramshackle affair. Hand built from bark-covered cedar poles and recycled steel siding, it was a sheep and cow … Read More

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What is Your Dream Barn? – Living Your Best Equestrian Life

Karen driving Chloe at Faith Equestrian Center. Walking alongside is Faith Equestrian’s owner Shelly DeBoer with Sparky.

I recently had the privilege to attend a driving clinic at Faith Equestrian Center in Birch Bay, Washington. Amber Weinmann and Katherine Smith gave it specifically for people new to driving miniature horses. The facility is ideal; it’s definitely the kind of place I dream about. If you live in … Read More

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Northwest Horse Fair & Expo 2020 – An Equine Extravaganza!

Elegant dancing horses, strutting stallions, parades of horse breeds, a huge trade show, plus world class trainers …See it all at the Northwest Horse Fair and Expo 2020, presented by Akins Trailer Sales, March 20 – 22, at the Linn County Fair and Expo Center in Albany, Oregon. World-class clinicians … Read More

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5R Trailers Serving the Puget Sound Region

5R Trailers is a small family-owned business serving the residents of Skagit and surrounding counties in Washington State. They carry a great selection of horse trailers, car trailers, toy haulers, stacker trailers and cargo trailers. 5R Trailers is a dealer for the well-respected and popular Sundowner and 4 Star trailers. … Read More

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How to Start Your Horse on Cattle – Slow and Steady is the Best Strategy

Photo by Jessica Wisdom/Equilibrium Equestrian

Do you want to train your horse to work cows, but you’ve never worked cattle before? Maybe your horse is an off-the-track Thoroughbred or does dressage or western pleasure and has never seen a cow. Maybe he tends to be flighty. All that is okay, and you should be excited … Read More

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Insurance for Horse Farms Part Two – Commercial Equine Facility Insurance

Photo by Lee Paparoa

A farm has been bought, and the dream of having a place in the country with horses is a reality. Even when a private farm was the original intent, sometimes the idea of boarding, training, and generating some income from the farm can emerge. While some friendly boarding can be … Read More

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Why Horse Camp? – Six Reasons to Go Camping with Your Horse or Mule

Photo by Robert Eversole

We love our horses and mules. We love trail riding and we love being outdoors. What could be better? Camping. While there’s certainly something to be said for crashing on the couch and binge-watching British costume dramas, visiting a horse camp and living outdoors for a few days with our … Read More

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Installing Rubber Stall Mats – A Case Study

Photo by Alayne Blickle.

Rubber stall mats are the gold standard in horse stall flooring. Unfortunately, they’re so cumbersome in size and shape, they can be a struggle to place perfectly in a stall. If not perfect, they end up working themselves loose, twisting, turning and creating hassles. Anita Medina and her two horses … Read More

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Book Review – Stables: Beautiful Paddocks, Horse Barns, and Tack Rooms

From the private to the historic to the state-of-the-art, a lavish tour of some of the most notable stables in the country. A celebration of horses and their lodgings, this exquisite book covers horse country across the United States—from the East Coast to the Bluegrass, the prairie and mountain ranches, … Read More

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