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Looking Sharp at the Snake River Stampede

Blazers Win Trophy at Annual Parade     American Blazers were well represented in the Snake River Stampede All Horse Parade this year on July 13th in downtown Nampa, Idaho. The ABHA had eleven Blazers with riders: four  youth and seven who were young at heart. The club took 2nd …

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How Bella Got Her Groove Back

An Unusual Story of Animal Hoarding by Alise Lamoreaux     Zumwalt Prairie is high altitude grassland, a place to admire the beauty of the land with its mountainous elevations. The history of the place is filled with stories of Chief Joseph, his tribe’s horses, and such legendary horsemen as …

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Mastering the Water Box

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How to Successfully Navigate a Troubling Obstacle   by Mark Bolender I once overheard a spectator sitting next to the water box obstacle at a Bolender Mountain Trail Challenge mutter, “The evil water box wins again!” The horse was doing great, but then refused to step into the water box. …

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What’s the Deal with Protein?

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Myth Busting this Important Nutrient for Horses and Humans by Gina Fresquez, MS, CHHC   The topic of protein in equine nutrition (and human nutrition) has gotten a lot of attention over the years. I find it’s a hot topic of discussion and popular way horse owners evaluate and choose …

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Final Regional Show to be Held in Monroe

Great Prizes and Fun at the Show August 14-18   WSQHA is proud to host the final Regional Show August 14-18 in Monroe Washington. Don’t miss this special one of a kind event. Buckles, sheets, saddle pads, and hay bags are just a few of the awards you have the …

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Build an Outdoor Wash Rack

How to Install an Environmentally Friendly and Useful Horse Wash by Alayne Blickle, Horses for Clean Water   Our guest ranch and horse motel, Sweet Pepper Ranch, has a lot of traffic, especially in the summer months. During the warm season when a lot of people are riding things can …

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Cowboy Mounted Shooting for Kids?

Fun—and Safe—Opportunities for Young Wranglers   Adult mounted shooters compete in this fast action timed event using two .45 caliber single action revolvers each loaded with five rounds of specially prepared blank ammunition that will break a balloon up to about 15 feet, so the event is safe for spectators. Each …

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Riding Well Grounded

Staying Connected on the Trail by Marilyn Pineda, Fire Mountain Obstacle Course   I was recently reminded how great it is to have well versed ground communications with my horse while out on a trail ride with a friend. We had just completed the clearing of a beautiful trail loop on …

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Teens and Oregon Mustangs: Making Wild Dreams Come True

Young Horses and Youth Prove a Winning Combination By Erica Fitzgerald   Teens and Oregon Mustangs have taken the “I want a horse one day” dream to a whole new level. Each summer they give kids (ages 10-18) the opportunity to spend their vacation doing something that most adults wish existed …

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The Gift of Horses

On Being a Lifelong Student by Catherine Madera   There was a time when I thought becoming a horseman was like getting a degree. After assimilating enough information, I’d arrive at a point of proficiency. Whatever that means. Instead, over the years I’ve discovered, with each new horse, how much …

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