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January 2016 Cover Story: The 6th Annual Washington State Horse Expo!

Supercharge Your Dreams at Premier Equine Event by Catherine Madera and Kathy Sulla February is one of those in between months. Stuck between the dead of winter and the first thoughts of spring February is, for some of us, appreciated for one day of “love,” and its brevity.  It’s certainly … Read More

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Ask Al: Advice from a Master Horseman: How to Select an Equine Athlete

How to Select an Equine Athlete by Al Dunning   Many people wonder how to predict the next champion, whether considering a homebred youngster or while searching for an unproven horse to buy. We asked Al these three questions about selecting a quality equine athlete.   Question: When selecting horses … Read More

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WWMS: Highlights from Year-end Awards Dinner

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Even New Shooters Earn Top Ten Buckles!   Western Washington Mounted Shooters year-end club awards dinner was held in November. Those who earned top 10 buckles are as follows:  Overall champion Carissa Kirk was followed by Jennifer Burnell, Jeff Kirk, Mark Plumlee, Karen Klein, Angie Harkness, Randy Gilden, Laurie Hughes, … Read More

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ABHA: “Let’s Stirrup Some Fun!”

Highlights from the Annual ABHA Banquet   The American Blazer Horse Association held its annual business meeting and banquet on November 7th in Nampa, Idaho. The theme of the evening was “Let’s Stirrup Some Fun” and that is exactly what we did! Door prizes and awards, along with bidding on … Read More

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Too Fat or Too Thin?

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How to Evaluate Your Horse’s Body Condition by Dave Sauter, DVM   There is something very pleasant, especially on a cold, blustery, winter night, about bringing the horses in the barn and into clean, dry stalls. The best part is listening to the sounds of the horses eating their feed. … Read More

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WA State Horse Expo Introduces Horse Tales

The WA State Horse Expo is excited to introduce Horse Tales, an exciting new program that is premiering February 19–21, 2016, at this year’s expo and replaces the Breed Parade. “Horse Tales is an opportunity for people in the horse community to tell their story,” said Lynn Jenkins, organizer of … Read More

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The Return of Horse Syndication

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What You Need to Know About Joining a Syndicate by John Alan Cohan, Attorney at Law   Horse syndication is a way of getting involved in racing, breeding or competing on a much higher level than individual ownership. The tax court has recognized that horse racing or breeding is a … Read More

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