How to Find Your All-Around Forever Horse by Allison Trimble The economic downturn saw many people moving away from the competitive show pen, but not out of horses. Commonly, buyers are now looking for one horse to be their partner in all things. I see a new trend in people … Read More
Discover a Better Way to Welcome the New Year by Karen Pickering According to Wikipedia, 88% of New Year’s Resolutions fail. So why do we do this silly exercise? The New Year is a fresh start; a chance to wipe the slate clean and begin anew. But does … Read More
The Roles of Nature Versus Nurture When Buying a Trail Horse by Robert Eversole What defines a *good* trail horse? Is any horse suitable to carry you into the wilderness? Plato and Descartes might have suggested that a horse is born with all of the innate abilities required to … Read More
Cavalia’s Odysseo a Feast for the Soul by Catherine Madera Ralph Waldo Emerson called the riding life a “grand passion.” No doubt he would appreciate Normand LaTourelle’s latest creation, the grand spectacle and equestrian adventure that is Odysseo. Like his previous show, Cavalia, it is wowing audiences all over … Read More
The Physical and Mental Components of a Well Balanced Horse by Eleanor Blazer Balance: we all strive for it. It’s a word used frequently by horse owners, trainers, farriers, veterinarians, nutritionists and holistic practitioners. There are several definitions for balance: equal distribution of weight, mental/emotional stability, the ability to … Read More
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
Learn How a Growing Family Sport Got It’s Start Technically, mounted shooting has been with us since the beginning of horses and firearms. Being a skilled mounted shooter was an important component of the cavalry, and of course we all remember the old Western movies where good guys and … Read More
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
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
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
