Horses and holidays go together. In the Netherlands, Sinterklaas arrives on a great white horse known as Schimmel or Amerigo, who trots across the countryside visiting schools and homes. But unlike a quaint folktale, older equine companions suffering from arthritis, or circulation-impairing diseases like Equine Metabolic Syndrome (“IR Cushings”), founder, … Read More
The popular Helmet Awareness Campaign Riders4Helmets, partnered for the second year with the Supreme Extreme Mustang Makeover (held September 13-15th in Fort Worth, TX) to encourage helmet use at the event by offering $2,000 in helmet incentives. The Supreme Extreme Mustang Makeover is a national event that is organized by … Read More
The “Busy” Horse and Developing an Average Lope by Al Dunning Hi Al, I have a 5-year-old Quarter Horse that constantly plays with bits and anything else he can get into his mouth. I’ve tried to ride in a set of mecate reins but he spends the … Read More
Two Tough Horses Age Gracefully Adult Category: Mary Lou Langley and Slick Slick is my 23-year-old AQHA bay gelding; my daughter ran him in barrels and pole-bending. He competed in 4-H and high school equestrian team. Slick was always a willing partner and he loves to run. His name … Read More
Natural Alternative Grazers makes a slow feeder “N.A.G. Bag” for every grazing animal. Veterinarians and equine health professionals, stable managers, equine teaching facilities and owners are all seeing the benefits of using a N.A.G. Bag slow feeding system. At Natural Alternative Grazers our mission is for all stable, boarding, show … Read More
Adult Category: The Treasure of a Stable Relationship by Annalisa Foster, Sumas, WA My grandmother once told me, “If you want a stable relationship, get a horse.” His name is Khaidansk’s Jewel. Some call him Kayak but I call him Doodle, a name given to him for his spirited … Read More
A Good Showing for WRHA in California WRHA was well represented at the 2012 NRHA Northwest Region Affiliate Finals (RAF) show hosted by WCRHA October 10-14, 2012 at Rancho Murrieta CA. RAF qualifiers finished in the top 10 in their respective classes for the opportunity to represent WRHA. The … Read More
Learn the “Golden Rules” for Pasture Management by Alayne Blickle, Horses for Clean Water If you are fortunate enough to have horse pasture winter is the time to baby it. It’s also important to realize that a good stand of grass is critical for environmental health. Grass roots hold … Read More
Mental and Physical Keys to a Better Stop by Allison Trimble, Willfully Guided Horsemanship Dear Allison, It’s no secret, I can’t stop my horse. I have Crohns disease and some of my guts had welded themselves to each other. It was very painful so I was guarded when trying … Read More
How Owning an Unrideable Thoroughbred Changed My Life by Jana Harris “So, why would you want to write about an old horse?” I got used to this question while writing a book about my broodmare, True Colors, and always thought, Because, if I am one someday, figuratively speaking, I … Read More
