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Prevent a Barn Fire

15 Safety Tips for All Seasons by Laurie Cerny   Author’s note:  In November our barn, with which I have taken every safety precaution possible, could have burned down. Had I not ridden that morning I may have not noticed that a spot on an electrical outlet in our bathroom … Read More

Saying Yes to Adventure

Plan New Things to Do with Horses in 2014 by Catherine Madera   Recently, I was asked to go on a trail ride while at a writer’s workshop in Arizona. I almost said No. Not because I don’t like to ride, but because I don’t care to ride the type … Read More

Hunkered Down

Caring For Horses During the Winter by Eleanor Blazer   The holidays are over and most of us are hunkered down, just waiting for spring. This time of year it takes motivation to leave the house, trudge to the barn and care for horses, but once there the smell, sound … Read More

Destinations Northwest

Discover Mount Adams Horse Camp by Robert Eversole     If you’re looking for a place that’s easy to get into, offers glorious views from your campsite, is close to civilization yet still feels like wilderness, has a variety of trails to ride, has superb mountain views, and can accommodate … Read More

Riding Well Grounded

Tips for Backing a Smooth Circle by Marilyn Pineda   A couple of gals recently brought their horses to the trail course at Fire Mountain. Bonnie had been here previously as a participant in the Obstacle Challenge Play Day we held in October, but was still interested in listening in … Read More

TheraPlate Revolution

How this New Therapy Heals Horses by Kimberly Barber   Texas-based performance and show horse trainer Steve Cruse was given a grim prognosis for his client’s four-year-old appaloosa mare “Katelyn” after she foundered in June 2012.  Venogram images—x-rays which show blood flow—of her feet in September 2012 revealed that in … Read More

History Running Wild

The Intriguing Mystery of the Kiger Mustang by Marlin Greene   The locals had warned me people spend a lot of time looking, but often never find the Kiger Mustangs. Regardless, about half-way up the mountain I see them — maybe twenty or so — casually searching for what little … Read More

Gone Wild

The allure of the American Mustang by Brent Rollins   There is something special about the American Mustang. I have been around horses all my life and have experienced many breeds including Arabians, Quarter Horses and even draft horses. My family has always had horses, so I guess you could … Read More

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