Introducing a quality American made western Hermann oak leather hackamore loping soft nose bridle. This product is perfect for cutters, reiners, and natural horsemanship trainers; perfect for relief from the bit. We are honored that well-known clinician Mark Rashid uses this bridle on his own horses during clinics. This … Read More
How Your Mindset Influences Riding Success and Enjoyment by Daniel Stewart Karen asks, “I recently moved up a level and the added pressure is making it hard for me to stay positive. Is there anything I do to enjoy myself again?” This is a wonderful question. Our horses mean … Read More
Top Ten Things to Do Now to Prepare for Winter by Laurie Cerny Before we know it winter will be here. And there’s nothing worse than seeing the first snowflakes fall and realizing your barn isn’t ready for winter. Here’s a list of ten chores to do now in preparation … Read More
Remembering a Successful Show and Wrapping Up the Calendar In July the All Novice Rookie Show was a success with over 350 entries—up 100 entries from last year! WSQHA was proud to host the Whatcom County 4 H Judging and we were thrilled to have the families as our guests … Read More
Breaking Down the Elements by Marilyn Pineda, Fire Mountain Trail Course We have all sorts of fun visitors at Fire Mountain Trail Course and Darryl Weidkamp and his horse Clancy were no exception. Darryl is an avid backcountry rider and had previously been to our trail course as a … Read More
Help Safeguard Your Horse by Learning the Basics of Vaccine Storage and Administration by Dave Sauter, DVM Vaccination in horses, like in humans, has had a huge impact in reducing the incidence and severity of many serious diseases. Some of these diseases can have fatal consequences or are highly contagious, … Read More
Blazers Win Trophy at Annual Parade American Blazers were well represented in the Snake River Stampede All Horse Parade this year on July 13th in downtown Nampa, Idaho. The ABHA had eleven Blazers with riders: four youth and seven who were young at heart. The club took 2nd … Read More
An Unusual Story of Animal Hoarding by Alise Lamoreaux Zumwalt Prairie is high altitude grassland, a place to admire the beauty of the land with its mountainous elevations. The history of the place is filled with stories of Chief Joseph, his tribe’s horses, and such legendary horsemen as … Read More
How to Successfully Navigate a Troubling Obstacle by Mark Bolender I once overheard a spectator sitting next to the water box obstacle at a Bolender Mountain Trail Challenge mutter, “The evil water box wins again!” The horse was doing great, but then refused to step into the water box. … Read More
Myth Busting this Important Nutrient for Horses and Humans by Gina Fresquez, MS, CHHC The topic of protein in equine nutrition (and human nutrition) has gotten a lot of attention over the years. I find it’s a hot topic of discussion and popular way horse owners evaluate and choose … Read More
