Making Strides in Oregon Thoroughbred Breeding

Portland, December 3, 2015 – The Oregon Horse reports that the Oregon Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association (OTOBA) has announced new Thoroughbred breeding opportunities in Oregon. With breeding incentives for Oregon-bred foals and additional stimulus programs under development, there has never been a better time to breed a Thoroughbred. As part …

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2016 Northwest Horse Fair & Expo Exhibitors – Make Hotel Reservations Now

Hello! I’m just taking a minute to reach out to all our current exhibitors.  I know this season is very busy for all of you, but I encourage you to take time to make your hotel reservations for the 2016 Northwest Horse Fair & Expo if you have not already …

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We Are Already Thinking About Blanket Season, Are You?

As the days get shorter, and the nights get cooler, it’s time to start thinking about your horse’s fall and winter wardrobe. At SmartPak, we’ve got all of the facts you need to make smart blanketing decisions. Blanket shopping is exciting and fun, but it can also be a daunting …

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Virtual Energy Field Communication Between Horse & Human

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By Gentle Horse Trainer Missy Wryn I think we can all agree that communication is complicated and when you add inter-species, human to horse, we soon discover our good intentions are not enough to be safe around a 1,000 lb animal.  The range of communication we receive from a horse …

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Maintaining the Older Trail Horse

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3 Factors to Improve Your Horse’s “Golden Years” by Jackie Davenport   In the past months I’ve talked about how indoor or “arena trail” work can benefit both horse and rider and it is a discipline that many horses and their riders can continue doing very successfully as they age …

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From Passion to Profession

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What You Need to Know to Achieve Success in the Horse Industry by Allison Trimble   Confucius says: “Find a job that you love and you will never work a day in your life.” I call this false advertising—perhaps the worst I’ve heard! That idea has sent countless horse lovers …

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KICK OFF THE 2016 SHOW SEASON AT THE BIGGEST AQHA SHOW ON THE WEST COAST!

LUCAS OIL/PROTECT The HARVEST Dirt & Diamonds NRCHA All Breed Derby & Back 2 Basics AQHA Circuit to Begin February 10, 2016 As the 2016 show season comes onto the horizon, so does the Back 2 Basics AQHA Circuit. For the past several years, this show has been the largest …

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Rider Wellness: Prevent Age-related Injuries

How to Stay Fit and Safe for a Lifetime of Riding by Emily Beasley   Just the other day, a friend left me speechless when he said this: “You probably don’t have much more time to compete, do you? Aren’t you going to be too old to ride cross country?” …

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Senior Horse Photo Essay Winners

Growing Together and Celebrating a Lifetime of Memories   This year we had quite a number of entries for our photo essay contest—what a treat to read about so many cherished equine companions! Interestingly, there were no youth entries. This was unusual but it allowed us to choose two adult …

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Over 40 and Horse Crazy – Four Ways to Improve Connection

by Laura Schonberg   As I go galloping in to the more mature years of my life, I have become much more reflective about my horsemanship.  My action-oriented nature is often in conflict with my horses’ natural state that seeks quiet. I easily miss what my horse is telling me and …

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