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The Heart of a Horse

What’s Inside a Performance Horse is Most Significant By Kim Roe   Not long ago I was scrolling through Facebook and found an article by Rachael Turner in Horse & Hound Magazine. The story was about a 13’3” hand pony eventing at the upper levels in Australia. The pony, Lakevale … Read More

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Breeding Performance Horses

Goals Drive Decisions and Choices By Allison Trimble   As a student at Cal Poly I majored in animal science with an emphasis in livestock production. I learned nutrition, pasture management, and all the other pertinent classes, but reproduction was my favorite topic. I have experienced different management practices over … Read More

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The Grant County Fairgrounds

Host a Top-Notch Event in Moses Lake By Kim Roe and Spencer Biallas     Do you ever wonder what goes into hosting a horse show or equine event? Do you know that many organizers struggle to secure suitable equestrian facilities? Finding an affordable facility with all the needed amenities … Read More

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Foal Training Success Tips

Follow these tips from Clinton Anderson to get your partnership with your foal off to the best start.   Be consistent. The earlier you start working with your foal, the quicker he’ll learn the right behavior and never get the chance to develop bad habits. Don’t leave him turned out … Read More

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Hay Before Grain?

Preventing Digestive Upset Means Horses Need Continuous Fiber By Eleanor Blazer   It’s feeding time and the horses know it. Feed buckets are rattling; there are nickers and the banging of hooves against gates.  In most stables the concentrate or “grain” is given first––to satisfy the immediate need and calm the … Read More

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The Qualities of a Good Performance Horse

What Makes a Top Prospect? By Kim Roe   What is a performance horse and what makes him different from any other horse? Performance horses are horses that accomplish something and have the ability to perform with efficiency. These are the horses dreams are built around from the moment they … Read More

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Seven Tips to Help Prevent Colic

Lifestyle Management and Nutrition Go a Long Way in Preventing Colic  From Arenus Animal Health   Colic is one of the most distressing medical emergencies a horse owner can experience; it can come on quickly, is extremely painful and potentially life threatening. Luckily, with a good understanding of your horse’s … Read More

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Volunteer for the 2018 WDAA World Championship Show

We could not put on this show without our volunteers. Please consider helping us run the rings, hand out awards, sell or collect tickets, support our judges, setup/teardown the arenas and more. There are opportunities prior to and while we are all at the show. Even if it’s just for half a … Read More

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Western Riders Shine Bright at Interscholastic Equestrian Association National Finals in Oklahoma City

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    June 27, 2018 (Columbus, Ohio) – More than 150 of the nation’s best middle school and high school riders competed on June 23-24 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma for the 2018 Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) Western National Finals. This highly competitive event was a culmination of nearly a year of regular and … Read More

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