Learning Opportunities Overflow at the Washington State Horse Park By Kim Roe One of the best ways to develop a good riding horse is to spend time cross–training your horse in multiple disciplines. Just like people, horses benefit mentally from a change of scenery, and their physical soundness improves … Read More
British event rider Oliver Townend won the 2018 CCI4* Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event in masterful fashion. One of only six four-star three-day events in the world, Land Rover Kentucky is held each year at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY. With victory in the internationally renowned CCI4* Burghley Horse Trials … Read More
Make the Right Choices for Safety and Economy By Dustin Gruetter When it’s time to start selecting equipment and fixtures for your new horse barn, the dizzying array of options can be a bit overwhelming. For the better part of two decades, DC Structures has been designing and … Read More
June 2018 Cover Story: Weppler Arabians – A Story of Perseverance Trail Savvy: Tips for Riding Down Hills Small Farm Makeover: Prepare for Wildfire! Willfully Guided: Options for Financing Your Horse Property Click here to see all Digital Edition Past Issues Find the print magazine in your favorite store … Read More
Develop an Evacuation Plan for Your Horse Property By Alayne Blickle Wildfire can quickly become a threat to rural landowners. Since most horse owners live in the interface between urban and rural areas, action needs to be taken quickly to save the lives of your animals and reduce property … Read More
An Important Chore (Though Often Overlooked) By Karen Pickering Recently I was gifted a harness for my miniature horse, Chloe. It’s a beautiful, heavy-duty leather harness that was in need of some TLC, so I finally sat down to clean and condition the leather. I’ve started taking driving lessons … Read More
A Story of Perseverance By Diana Weppler At 10 years old I bought my first horse with prize money I won competing as an acrobatic dancer in parades and talent shows. It was 1955, and my “Black Beauty” was advertised on a sign beside our road. The asking price … Read More
Handy Hoof Hints, Part 3 1. Like Your Trimmer In a wild herd environment, horses will easily travel 10 miles a day foraging for food on rough terrain, naturally trimming their hooves to suit the environment. Your barefoot trimmer must trim your horse to compensate for the lack … Read More
Second Generation Pet–Sitter Loves Caring for Animals Interview by Kim Roe One of the downsides of owning animals is finding someone reliable to care for them when we are away. This is especially true with horses; we can’t just leave the care and feeding to the neighbor kid. … Read More
Fun and Great Awards to be Won Mark Your Calendars! The Northwest Border Zone is having a series of approved horse shows on the following dates: June 30, July 21, and August 25 at Creidmount Saddle Club, 1090 East Smith Road, Bellingham, WA. Featured awards are Hi-Point for … Read More
