What if you were told “simplifying” the meal is easy and may be better for your horse’s GI tract and mind? Take a moment or two to imagine what simplifying means to you and your horse. What would that meal in a feed bucket look like? I ask these … Read More
Hannah Leib is the 24-year-old daughter of Ken and Lisa Leib from Olympia, WA. Hannah will be representing and maintaining Western culture in the Pacific Northwest by serving the Professional Western Rodeo Association as Miss Pro-West 2018. Her goal for this year is to truly embody what ambassadorship is in the … Read More
January 2018 Cover Story: David Lichman and His Liberty Horses Featured at Washington State Horse Expo Feature Story: Buying a Horse? 9 Tips for a Successful Match Trainer’s Corner: Control Your Hands Willfully Guided: Keep Going! Training in Winter Click here to see all Digital Edition Past Issues Find the … Read More
Hi All! We are booking participants for our two 2018 very special retreats for women riders, held here at Sweet Pepper Ranch and created with you in mind. Here’s what we are offering: Sweet Pepper Ranch Cowgirl Retreats — Featuring ranch riding, yoga, and meditation Our Cowgirl Retreats is … Read More
Post-and-Beam Barns Designed to Last by DC Structures Welcoming a new horse to the family is a big deal—one that demands much planning and forethought. Between space to roam, shelter from the elements, and safety and hygiene concerns, our equine friends can be downright needy at times. Of course, … Read More
Two Exercises to Build Strength and Balance by Theresa Rice We’re now entering the cold, grey stretch of winter. No more holidays, just dreary weather and vitamin D deficiency. These are the months I find the hardest. I’ve gained weight from overindulging during the holiday parties and have no … Read More
Dental Care and Special Supplements Benefit the Aged Horse by Dr. Eleanor Kellon Winter weather and loss of pasture access make owners of thin senior horses anxious. There are things to consider when a horse is underweight that span all age groups, but seniors have additional considerations. Older horses … Read More
9 Ways to Riefine Your Search by Kim Roe The dream has become a reality. Lists have been made and double-checked. You’re spending hours looking at horse ads, emailing sellers, and viewing videos. You lie awake nights in anticipation of your new horse. But how do you know if … Read More
Washington State Woman Ranks Nationally in Cutting How long have you been riding? I started riding when I was about 8 years old, so about 27 years. I rode horses so I could move cattle and later got my own horse. I did some barrel racing while attending college. … Read More
The Three Rein Actions by Shelbie Fredenhagen “The hands are the measure of a man’s intelligence.” – Maria Montessori Your hands are the most important aid you have. Because you are directly in contact with the most sensitive part of your horse, the mouth, it is paramount that you … Read More
