Start Now and Spring into a Great Harvest by Laurie Cerny In most parts of the country, winter was long and harsh. This resulted in horse owners going through their stored hay more rapidly, which makes this year’s first cutting even more important. Though still officially winter, spring will … Read More
Spring is here and the local shooters are gearing up for a fantastic and very busy 2014! The Cowboy Mounted Shooting Association (CMSA) has a competition level for every shooter. Some shooters are happy competing at a walk and a trot, while others are feeling the need for speed. Never … Read More
by Catherine Madera I like to ride alone. It’s not that I don’t enjoy company—a buddy always adds to the fun—but my nature often craves solitude. In the gorgeous Pacific Northwest finding peace is easy on mountain trails as I share quiet communion with my horse, Eli. However, as … Read More
by Allison Trimble Verbal cues are common in horse training and usually stem from the rider’s desire to guide the horse with the softest of commands. In performance horse training, highly athletic maneuvers should be performed with precision and grace. This is not something that can be achieved by … Read More
Learn, Ride and Have Fun! by Karen Pickering Recently, I took a Roger Braa micro clinic at the Northwest Washington Fairgrounds. It was an evening of fun, learning and insight into the sport of ranch sorting. This is just one of the many things I’m blessed to enjoy in … Read More
Youth to Benefit From Early Scholarship Pay-outs in the Northwest The Washington, Oregon and Alaska American Quarter Horse Association state affiliates are diving into fund raising for the Region One Scholarship Program, designed to benefit youth residing in these states and provinces (Washington, Oregon, Alaska, Idaho and British Columbia). The … Read More
Three Tips for a Healthy Transition Gina Fresquez, MS, CHHC Spring is in the air and though it is still early, as we get further into the season many horse owners will be chomping at the bit to get their horses out to pasture again. Not only does this … Read More
by Michelle Binder-Zolezzi As farms and ranches age, everyday use takes a toll on all parts of the facilities that contain and help us care for livestock. Eventually, fences sag, gates get crooked, posts loosen, wire rusts and siding gets dented. Over time a once beautiful farm becomes a … Read More
The Noble Equine® Sierra Hoodie includes innovative features and riding functionality that make this top perfect on its own or paired with any of the Noble Equine outerwear pieces. The Sierra Hoodie’s most innovative feature is the snug fitting hood, designed for wearing under a helmet and for great peripheral … Read More
Preparing Your Dog to Be a Valued Riding Partner by Robert Eversole Roy Rogers had Bullet, Big Jake had Dog… I have Abby. Not only are dogs faithful companions to movie cowboys and me, they’re also favorite pals for many other equestrians. With 70 million dogs in America, chances … Read More
