by Laura Daley When first working to overcome fear it is very important that you do not work with or ride a horse that triggers your worst fears. It is critical that the horse you are working with does not do things to harm you or itself. This includes … Read More
The Health Benefits of Going Barefoot by Carole Herder You’ve had a magnificent summer with your horse— cantering through emerald green fields, lazy picnic lunches and refreshing dips in your favorite local swimming spots. It’s been a fantastic time but now the seasons have changed. Maybe you’ve considered pulling … Read More
Celebrating 20 Years of an Equine Lifestyle In her quest to live the full, passionate life, Karen Pickering has encountered significant challenges and obstacles. by Catherine Madera and Karen Pickering One of the best quotes describing the equine lifestyle comes from Ralph Waldo Emerson: Riding a horse is not a … Read More
New Memoir from Australian Music Professional by Gillian Wills A move from the city to rural Australia reawakens music lecturer, reviewer and speaker Gillian Wills’ life-long dream of owning a horse. Drawn to the underdog and feisty fixer-uppers, Gillian buys Elvis, a rangy, unruly ex-racehorse. In Elvis and Me, Gillian … Read More
April Gives Young Riders Confidence One of the joys April and I have is to give kids who don’t have the opportunity to ride a horse a little time in the saddle. One Friday night a month CTK Horsemen’s Association hosts an evening for others at Faith Equestrian Center in … Read More
ABHA Makes Fundraising Fun for the Whole Family Every year the American Blazer Horse Association puts on fundraising activities that are a blast for everyone. One of them is the annual ABHA Poker Ride in Idaho City and this year the weather was perfect. Some people chose to spend … Read More
Nine Ways to Keep Your Senior Equine Healthy by Alayne Blickle Caring for the older horse in winter is quite similar to caring for a younger horse and it’s especially important to monitor them closely. An older individual is more challenged and their immune system is not as strong … Read More
Age Shines on the Obstacle Course by Mark Bolender The discipline of mountain trail goes quite naturally with an aged horse. While an older horse may struggle at the most demanding level of the sport, it can still be quite good for them. Recently I watched a healthy, yet … Read More
Northwest Mounted Shooters Bring Home the Honors The Cowboy Mounted Shooting Association completed the year by hosting the world competition in Amarillo, Texas. Western Washington Mounted Shooters had seven members who traveled to Worlds this year. Members who brought home the honors included Brent Patterson, Reserve Champion Senior … Read More
AQHA Trainers Donate Training for the Region One Scholarship Fund by Cynthia Dees Sue Sultze of Double SS Quarter Horses was one of the many generous trainers who donated a month of training to the AQHA Region One Scholarship Silent Auction Fundraiser. The monies raised go directly to the … Read More
