8 Catchy Tunes for Remembering the Basics by Robert Eversole Whether we like it or not, Old Man Winter has settled in for the season. A good way to keep him at bay is to put a little thought into preparing for the inclement weather on the way. To … Read More
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
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
The Types of Hoof Cracks and How to Prevent Them by Eleanor Blazer I received an email the other day from a horse owner wanting to know what supplement she could feed her horse to improve the condition of her horse’s hoof. Attached was a picture of the hoof … Read More
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
Nylon vs. Cotton Lunge Lines by Theresa Rice This month’s focus is on buying and breeding. Only 3 years ago I was a brand new horse owner; I felt like a new parent trying to keep an infant alive. There was so much to learn! An important lesson came … Read More
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
Air Flow Cough and Breathing Aid is designed to help open a horse’s upper respiratory and nasal passages for better air flow and wind capability. Given appropriately, Air Flow also aids with temporary relief of minor bronchial congestions, minor throat irritations and coughs associated with minor upper respiratory tract issues … Read More
by Laura Daley Senior riders often question the logic of continuing a love affair with horses. Senior riders make excellent, devoted horse people. After all, if they have not lost the love of horses by the time they reach their golden years, it is safe to say they will … Read More
Looking Ahead to 2016 by Karen Pickering December 11, 2014 is a day that changed Mark and me forever. While I reject the idea from doctors that, “this is your new normal,” I also realize that because of Mark’s stroke, things will never be the same. It’s a new … Read More
