Finding Freedom through Christ at Stonewater Ranch We’ve all seen that look on a teen’s face; that look of brokenness and a “hard to love” attitude. Sometimes, it’s a downright bad attitude and all because they’re hurting inside. When meeting Samantha* for the first time, several years ago, you … Read More
How to Communicate with Color on the Trail by Robert Eversole Ribbons are for more than wrapping gifts. These colorful pieces of fabric can be purely decorative, utterly functional, or a combination of both. In the equine world, ribbons can go far beyond the cerulean hued that signifies a … Read More
Join Facebook for Mounted Shooting News One of the best ways to keep up with the monthly events and news in mounted shooting is by joining our Facebook group! This way you won’t miss any of the fun. Upcoming in September are the following activities: –September 12-13: Western Washington Mounted … Read More
Many Classes Featured and Fun for All October 2-4 The Washington Reining Horse Association will be holding the Fall Spectacular at the Appleatchee Riding Club October 2-4, 2015. The final show of the 2015 WRHA show season will be an exhibitor appreciation show thanking all exhibitors and trainers for supporting WRHA … Read More
by Don Blazer, Horse Courses Online Go to the barn, look at your horse, and you will often find a lump, a bump, a scratch, or a sore. These may be found on his face, neck, shoulder, girth, back, legs, or behind the pastern. Most bumps and scrapes are … Read More
Eight Considerations when Renting or Buying a Property by Allison Trimble Though many horse owners board, most of you reading this are, or will be, owners or renters of a horse property. As a horse trainer and a real estate broker in Washington, I have extensive experience with … Read More
by Laura Daley Training, by definition, is: the act to form by instruction, discipline or drill, to teach so as to make fit, qualified or proficient, to undergo instruction, discipline or drill. Instruction and practice is good for both the horse and horseman. A training schedule helps with setting … Read More
Choosing a Power Source by Mark Dangelo In this fifth installment of building a “green” equestrian facility we talk about the design, management and usage of something near and dear to every horse caregiver—electrons. Yeah, electrons! If you are familiar with the comic strip Fergus the Horse by Jean … Read More
by Al Dunning and Deanna Lally A multiple reining, cutting and working cow horse champion, Al Dunning describes how to prepare your horse and yourself to meet the challenge of cow horse competition in Down the Fence. Chapters include a history of the reined cow horse, how to select … Read More
The Equestrian’s Guide to Hip Replacement Surgery by Aarene Storms The list of reasons that I ride is familiar to readers of this magazine. I know I’m not the only one who writes the year’s social calendar based on the regional ride schedule. Riders of all ages face physical … Read More
