by Theresa Rice Welcome to February, when I sometimes fear I may never feel the warmth of the sun again. If ever there is a time I dream of running away, it is most definitely this stretch between the forgotten magic of Christmas and a far off spring. I … Read More
Long Awaited Book by Ambassadors of the Discipline by Jessica Black with Eitan and Debbie Beth-Halachmy The equestrian pursuit known as cowboy dressage was born of a desire to meld the best of western riding traditions and classical dressage in the pursuit of a harmonious relationship with a horse. … Read More
On Becoming a Better Rider by Al Dunning In this issue we celebrate the equine centered lifestyle. As most equestrians strive to improve their skills in the saddle, it seemed natural to ask Al his thoughts on becoming a better rider. Question: How much of good riding do you … Read More
How Connective Tissue Health Affects Your Horse’s Performance by Barbara Breckenfeld Do you know what holds the body up? Is it A—the skeleton; B—muscles; C—connective tissue (fascia); D—all of them? If you answered C for connective tissue or fascia, you were correct. Most of us were taught that muscles … Read More
Three Ways to Nurture Yourself on Valentine’s Day by Emily Beasley When I woke up that morning I had a familiar feeling in the pit of my stomach—“butterflies”—and jumped out of bed with my heart racing. This was THE day and its details are still vivid. The entire day, … Read More
A Purina study has shown that feeding horses hay prior to grain (concentrate feed) can help slow their rate of intake. This can be an important management strategy for horses who are prone to rushing their meals and, as a result, are at greater risk of choking. It’s long been … Read More
Results from the North American Affiliate Finals and NRHA Futurity by Sally Sutherland The end of the reining horse show calendar revolves around the North American Affiliate Finals and the NRHA Futurity Show at Oklahoma City the last week of November and first week of December. Each NRHA affiliate … Read More
Fire Mountain Trail Course has exciting events planned for 2016! The Belt Buckle Weekend flyer sent out, happening in July, is our ONLY “competitive” event for 2016. This is a weekend of PLAY DAYS, as well, for people that do not wish to compete. We will have Orientations … Read More
This is the Big One! FEBRUARY 20th, 2016 9am – 3pm This Tack Sale offers hundreds of equine and equine related items. Saddles, Bridles, Bits, Halters, Blankets, Books, Riding Apparel, Boots, Hats, Chaps, Jackets, Pants, Saddle Pads, Water Buckets, Barn Eq, and so much more! 40,000+ items Streamlined checkout 30 … Read More
The unpredictable economy has rocked the horse industry, for sure. Overflowing horse rescue groups, the rising cost of hay, trail closures, boarding fees, shoeing costs. You name it — every aspect of the horse industry has been impacted by the economy. But the horse industry continues to thrive. So what’s … Read More
