Part 3: Applying Observations of Balance to Under Saddle Work by Alice Trindle Last month we observed balance primarily from the ground. I asked you to watch balance shifts within movements along with rhythm, carriage, and overall structure of the horse. We looked at some specific maneuvers and attempted … Read More
by Dr. Stephen Peters and Martin Black Evidence-Based Horsemanship combines science and the understanding of brain function with an empirical understanding of the subtleties of a horse’s behaviors, reactions and chemical states. It is based on the Scientist-Practitioner model and involves assessing and integrating scientific findings to inform … Read More
How Groundwork and Agility Training Can Transform Your Ride by Kathy Richardson As a trainer and riding instructor I am frequently in contact with people who say, “I just want to ride. You just sit there. How hard can it be?” Most of these people have no idea how … Read More
When Your Partner Doesn’t Share Your Passion by Catherine Madera My husband Mark had no idea what he was getting into when he married me. We met during my one horse-less stage when I lived in a southern California city. Children soon followed and my equine passions lay dormant … Read More
Uses and Misuses of Commonly Used Horse Feeders by Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D. Forage is the foundation of every equine’s diet and needs to flow steadily through the digestive tract. Gaps without forage can lead to ulcers, colic, behavioral issues, stall vices, gorging, choke, cribbing and even laminitis. Truly, the … Read More
A New Foal and Familiar Faces Equal Lots of Fun for ABHA April and May proved to be busy months for the ABHA. In April, the ABHA had a booth at the Idaho Horse Expo and all enjoyed a great time meeting new people and seeing familiar faces. In … Read More
Sharing the American Quarter Horse at Wrangler Camp Washington State Quarter Horse Association was the 2014 Affiliate Achievement Award grant recipient, funded by Bank of America. WSQHA has won the award two years in a row and it is an incredible honor. This grant provides $10,000 in funding to … Read More
by Marilyn Pineda A few months ago I started sharing a series of ground training exercises and techniques to practice from the saddle that would provide the basic components of a nice side pass. This month we are going to bring everything together and put the side pass into … Read More
Don’t Miss Moses Lake and Another Opportunity to Qualify for the Championships! Washington Reining Horse Association held North American Affiliate Championship qualifying shows April 11 – 13 in Wenatchee, sponsored by Sky River Equestrian Center; and May 30 – June 1 in Monroe, co-sponsored by Maria Danieli and Timberland … Read More
The Performance Demands of Backcountry Riding by Robert Eversole 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 … Read More
