Riding Fear Free – Educational Opportunities for the Fearful Rider

by Laura Daley   A good horse owner knows what it takes to maintain care and control over their own horse. Good horsemanship is the study of the required skills for training and handling of a horse. With study and training, fearful riders can go a long way toward overcoming …

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Over 40 and Horse Crazy – Haltering Basics

A Good Ride Starts with the Halter by Laura Schonberg   There is nothing more frustrating than looking forward to horse time after a busy day and discovering it’s difficult to get your horse.  Haltering is a basic exercise that is easy to rush through yet critical to establishing the …

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Innovacyn Introduces New and Improved Vetericyn ® Plus

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Innovacyn, a leader in innovative medical devices in the human and animal health industry, announced a new and improved formulation in their animal line of healthcare products—Vetericyn® Plus, available for all animal species, regardless of age. Vetericyn® Plus is a product line of innovative solutions indicated for wounds, cuts, lacerations, …

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Barn Pros Offers Eldorado Architectural Stone Option for Barns and Buildings

Eldorado Architectural Stone

Every one of Barn Pros’ pre-engineered barn, shop and barn apartments now includes options for an Eldorado Stone treatment of your choosing, resulting in a building of extraordinary beauty. Options include three exterior stone wrap packages designed to work perfectly with your structure: the wainscot, a half-wrap or the full-wrap. …

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Last Chance Mustang

The Story of One Horse, One Horseman and One Final Shot at Redemption by Mitchell Bornstein Last Chance Mustang is the story of Samson, a formerly free-roaming and wild-at-heart American Mustang. Plucked from his mountainous home in Nevada, Samson is thrown into the domestic horse world where he is brutalized …

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The Sport of Working Equitation – Part 4

Working Equitation

The Speed and Cattle Phase by Kim Roe   The goal of working equitation is to highlight the qualities of a horse that is going to be useful on the ranch. The first two trials are dressage and ease of handling, and judges test the accuracy, suppleness, fluidity of movement, …

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Four Keys to a Successful Clinic Experience

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How to Get the Most Out of a Group Learning Environment by Allison Trimble Early in my career, hungry for knowledge, I attended many clinics both as a participant and an auditor. Some of my favorites were with Bob Avila and Todd Bergen and I owe a lot of my …

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Building Your Horse’s Mind

Mark Bolendar

Why Obstacle Training is Good for Every Horse by Mark Bolender   Your horse’s mind is an amazing place, but understanding the basics is an absolute necessity in order to effectively train it. The reality is I want to change the horse’s natural instinct, reaction, and teach it to think …

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August 2015 Cover Story: THE MANE EVENT is a MAIN ATTRACTION

Plan for a Fun, Educational Experience this Fall in Chilliwack by Catherine Madera In the English language homonyms are words that sound alike but have different meanings. A good example is the words main and mane. The dictionary defines mane as: distinctly long or thick hair, such as found on …

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Small Farm Makeover: Developing a Fire-wise Evacuation Plan

Six Proactive Ways to Keep Your Horses Safe by Alayne Blickle   A wildfire can quickly become a real threat to rural landowners. When horses are involved, action needs to be taken quickly to save the lives of your animals and reduce property damage. Being proactive is the safest plan. …

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