The Golden Cross Ranch meets a real need in the horse world: portable trail obstacles. The small family-owned business in Carrollton, Texas got their start in 2009 with the goal of providing ways for people to have fun with their horses. The unique staking system they designed allows their obstacles … Read More
Counting the Blessings from 2014 by Karen Pickering, NWHS Publisher I can’t remember a more interesting year. I’ve spent nearly every weekend on my horse doing some activity, from trail riding to sorting cattle. I’ve paid the price by falling behind with magazine projects and upkeep on the home … Read More
WSQHA Adds April “No Silver, No Sequins” Show in Wenatchee Washington State Quarter Horse Association continues to grow and implement new programs. New for 2015 is a show in Wenatchee, the first weekend in April. This show has been on the “to-do” list, but had been sidelined due … Read More
Tips to Maintain Your Senior Horse’s Ideal Weight All Winter by Gina Fresquez, MS, CHHC Meteorologists are predicting a very cold winter ahead and since that is just around the corner it’s a good idea to take a proactive approach with your beloved senior horse and prepare him for … Read More
The Many Ways to Love and Cherish the Older Equine by Allison Trimble I am no stranger to loving senior horses. I kissed my childhood horse, Bayleen (37), for the last time in June of 2013. She was followed soon after by her running partner, Gus (33). Many of … Read More
New Book and Trading Cards Featuring the Chincoteague Pony by Lois Szymanski The newborn foal peered at Caroline from her computer screen. This was the foal she knew she had to buy. Caroline had worked hard and saved all her money to buy a wild Chincoteague pony foal and now … Read More
Committed to Youth and the Gift of Experience by Catherine Madera The most meaningful things in life are wrapped up in experiences, those that connect us to others and the natural world. These times form the foundation for a successful life, especially for young people. Unfortunately, facilitating such experiences … Read More
The Trail Rider’s Guide to Surviving Winter by Robert Eversole Sometimes, despite our best intentions, it’s easy to hibernate the winter away and neglect the wonderful planning and preparing opportunities that these cold, gray and even bleak days provide. I’ll be the first to admit that it doesn’t … Read More
How to Improve Your Riding in Just 10 Minutes a Day I was sitting in front of the computer this morning staring at the blank computer screen, waiting for inspiration to hit me for this month’s column. Our focus for July is the performance horse. As I was perusing through … Read More
The Performance Demands of Backcountry Riding As a trail rider you are a high performance rider, and your horse or mule is your high performance partner. By “high performance” I’m not only referring to the various extreme trail riding events we often see. Even away from judges, spectators, crowds and … Read More
