February 2014 Cover Story: Reber Ranch
Come visit Reber Ranch and use special discount offer on below flyer Published in March 2014 Issue
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ABHA: Winter Training Opportunities
Embrace Colder Weather Riding for the Good of Your Horse! Now is not the time to put your horses away for the winter months; it is time to work on the continuing education of horse and rider. Blazer owners and riders are taking advantage of the winter weather to … Read More
No Joking Matter
Becoming an Equestrian in Your Golden Years by Catherine Madera He’s become a popular sight on the trail and at competitions across the Northwest: George Ehmer and his leopard Appaloosa gelding, PS No Joke. He looks comfortable in the saddle, so comfortable one assumes Ehmer is a seasoned … Read More
Reber Ranch loves all pets, big & small!
Bring in this ad & receive $25 off a $75 purchase of equine supplements, treats & supplies! (excludes hay, grain, fencing and services) • FULL SERVICE • Reber Ranch’s full-service horse boarding facility features fully remodeled 10×12 stalls, indoor wash racks, individual lockers, and cross-tie areas. The property also features … Read More
Gratitude, Attitude and Aptitude
Three Keys that Open the Door to a Joyful Lifestyle by Karen Pickering Lately, I’ve been feeling down about “stuff”: The small home I live in, my barn, the older vehicles I drive and two horses that are either old or have health challenges. Business could be better and … Read More
Keeping Your Horse Warm (and Cool) During the Winter
Why Your Horse Needs a Cooler to Stay Healthy by Alayne Blickle We ride year-round and I am always surprised when I see horses missing what I consider to be the most basic of winter riding gear: the cooler. Having the right winter clothing, for both horse and rider, … Read More
And the Beat Goes On – How to Find, and Take, Your Horse’s Pulse
by Eleanor Blazer Do you know the average resting pulse rate of your horse? You may know that the normal resting pulse rate of an adult horse is between 25 and 50 beats per minute (bpm), but what is your horse’s rate? Because of the wide margin of normalcy, … Read More
2014 Lynden Horse Expo Super Horse Challenge
Get Ready for a Brand New Way to Show Off Your Horse’s Skills! by Mary Jo Turnbull It has been fun to see the success of the Extreme Cowboy Race and barrel race competitions at the Lynden Horse Expo the last couple of years. It is always a goal … Read More
Get Acquainted with Cowboy Mounted Shooting
The Who, What and When of a Great Sport A good way to describe mounted shooting is “barrel racing with guns.” But, instead of just one basic barrel pattern, cowboy mounted shooting has approximately 60 different patterns. Contestants compete in this fast action timed event using two .45 caliber … Read More
WRHA Partners with Reining Horse Association of the NW
Gear Up for the 2014 Show Season! Washington Reining Horse Association will host three shows and partner with Reining Horse Association of the Northwest for a fourth show for the 2014 show schedule. Kicking off the season will be the Spring Fling and Derby to be held April 10 … Read More
