Sterling Essentials produces products that elevate the day-to-day equestrian experience. These products are inspired by horses and developed with their well-being in mind. They offer scented natural leather cleaners and conditioners that provide gentle, effective care for leather. These products contain a special blend of natural food-grade ingredients, as well … Read More
Making Horses and Riders Comfortable by Kim Roe Paula Helm is an in-demand and respected saddle fitter in the Northwest. Warm and cheerful, she is known as a tenacious hard-worker with an infectious enthusiasm. Paula won’t quit until she knows the saddle is right for both horse and rider. … Read More
Grain Fed on Empty Stomach Increases Acid By Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D. I receive a recurring question: which should be fed first—hay or grain? If you’re feeding correctly, this issue is truly a moot point, because the horse should have access to forage in hay and/or pasture 24/7 with … Read More
Saddle Pad Care by Theresa Rice When you first tried your saddle on your horse, I’m sure you also evaluated the fit of the saddle pad. Acting as a shock absorber and a tool for improving saddle fit, the saddle pad plays an important role in your horse’s comfort. … Read More
Vaccination Prevents This Fatal Disease by David Sauter, DVM Rabies is a fatal viral disease and all mammals are susceptible. The virus is transmitted in the saliva of a rabid animal, often into a wound, but can also occur through contact with brain or nervous system tissue. In the … Read More
A Supportive Tribe by Kim Roe One of my favorite picture books as a child told the story of a woman who owned a barn full of horses of every color. Each day she went out to the barn, walked down the row of stalls, and chose one of … Read More
Roper Johnny McDonnell Appreciates Quality Service and Products by Kim Roe Johnny McDonnell takes team roping seriously. A hard-working manager of a landscaping company on weekdays, he and his wife, Erin Givens, also own and operate Sterling Hunter/Jumpers Riding Stable in Buda, Texas. They own 18 horses, many of … Read More
From braids to breeds, fetlocks to forelocks, gates to gaits, the equestrian vocabulary is vast, colorful, and precise. With more than 400 pages and 500 color photographs, The Horse Lover’s Encyclopedia is an A to Z celebration of everything about this magnificent animal. Nearly 100 breeds—from the elegant Akhal-Tek to … Read More
Patience and Time Leads to Success by Mark Bolender In any equine discipline, a consistent cadence with forward motion is a desired skill. This skill does not come easily but is worth the work that goes into it. In the discipline of Mountain Trail this is a skill that … Read More
by Lucas Dreessen My name is Lucas Dreessen, I am the co-owner and head practitioner at Pacific NW Horse and Dog Therapy. Pacific NW Horse and Dog Therapy is a local small business providing natural pain relief for horses and small animals using a NASA developed technology called the Magnawave. … Read More
