Part 1: Philosophy by Allison Trimble I have been known to cringe at the term “ground work.” The literal meaning is not the issue, but it’s evolution over time which approaches ground work as a drill or a maneuver rather than what it is: horsemanship. Ground work is possibly … Read More
On Becoming Virtuous by Catherine Madera I’ve heard it said that praying for patience is a bad idea. Why? God will immediately send you a situation that requires it. Most of us struggle with patience, but as horse people it is a virtue that is truly critical to attain. … Read More
How to Properly Identify and Feed Carbohydrates by Eleanor Blazer Do the terms equine metabolic syndrome, Cushing’s disease, peripheral Cushing’s, insulin resistance and hypo-thyroid sound familiar? The common symptom shared by of all these conditions can be obesity. Weight and insulin problems are on the rise and it’s no … Read More
New CD from Award-winning Country and Western Signer Joni Harms is no stranger to success. She has been a winner of multiple Academy of Western Artists Awards, including top honor for Entertainer of the Year in 2002. In 2003, Harms was named Female Vocalist of the Year and accepted … Read More
Five Skills to Master Before Heading Out on the Trail by Robert Eversole Trail riding can be a wonderful experience. It can also be horrible and we’ve all been there. In riding back country and front country areas across the US I’ve noted what differentiates the successful from the … Read More
Do you belong to a club or group that is interested in hosting a workshop about energy healing for horses? Energy healing is easy to learn, easy to use and doesn’t require any special tools or skills. Liza Burney of Heart-to- Heart Healing, LLC works with people who are interested in … Read More
Meet Cowboy Mounted Shooter Walker Dixon Walker Dixon started shooting only a year ago (last February) when his wife bought him a new shooters’ clinic for a Valentine’s Day present. A novice rider, he excelled quickly, learning to ride and shoot at the same time. His love for the … Read More
Juniper Dunes by Robert Eversole Despite the common notion that Washington State is a place of cool mists, ferns and towering firs, the fact of the matter is that a majority of the state is desert. The Cascade Mountain Range casts a rain shadow effect over two thirds of … Read More
Four Important Bio-Security Practices for Stable Management by R. Paul Schwab, DVM I like to compare bringing a new horse into a stable to the new kid coming into a preschool or kindergarten class: At some point there is going to be some snotty noses. This is especially true … Read More
Introducing a Fast Growing Equine Activity by Roger Braa and Catherine Madera The popularity of equine sports can rise or fall according to various factors. Geography, economic realities and demographics all influence which activities are hot and which ones are not. Budget-friendly events that all horse owners can enjoy, regardless … Read More
