Part 3: Understanding the Sole Plane by Mark and Karen Plumlee, Mission Farrier School Using the principles in this 5-part series will give you the basics for evaluating your horse’s hoof health. It includes: Understanding Foot Falls, Identifying Distortion, Understanding the Sole Plane, What is Breakover?, and Load Sharing. … Read More
Wellness is a Mind/Body Connection by Catherine Madera Is your horse happy? A hundred years ago no cowboy, or girl, would waste time pondering this question. Today, most horse owners I know are concerned about the mental state of their horse, specifically if it is “happy.” What does this … Read More
A Fresh Look at an Old Problem by Dave Sauter, DVM Widespread use of outdated de-worming practices that were developed 30 or 40 years ago is leading to the development of “super worms” resistant to currently available drugs. This is not a new revelation, but the problem is growing and … Read More
Improve Your Horse’s Performance and Heal Injuries with this Therapy Tool by Deborah Powell Microcurrent therapy is an easy-to-use tool that can be incorporated into your horse’s physical maintenance program or be used to speed up injury recovery. Horses frequently come in from the pasture with minor injuries or … Read More
How to Stay Fit and Inspired by Catherine Madera Outside of riding horses, I’ve never been very interested in sports. This is why my husband worked extra hard convincing me to join him on a 30-and-over soccer team last June. When the day of our first game rolled around—like, … Read More
Cowboy Hall of Fame clinician Craig Cameron and his Extreme Cowboy Racing are slated to headline an exciting weekend of extreme equine sports at the first annual Northwest Horse Expo in Lynden, Washington. Extreme Cowboy Racing is something that appeals to anyone who appreciates the bond between horse and rider. A … Read More
The Little Eastern Oregon Town with a Big Western Heart by Catherine Madera Few places are more appropriate to celebrate the birth of the unlikely nation that became a super power than Pendleton, Oregon. Augmenting its annual mega-rodeo, Pendleton ‘let ‘er buck’ early this year with a special … Read More
What You Need to Know about Certified Weed Free Feed by Robert Eversole If you ride in the National Forests or other public property you’ve most likely heard the terms “weed free feed” or “certified weed free forage.” This type of feed is required or requested in many public … Read More
ABHA Wins Third Place in Family Riding Club Division Fourteen Blazer Horse owners arrived early to our designated set-up area the morning of the parade. The planning and creativity of our ABHA members was on display. We wore matching black and white clothes with gold vests and black ties. … Read More
On September 7-9, Sky Hawk Ranch will welcome nationally recognized horseman and instructor, Mark Bolender for a special clinic. Located in Redmond, OR, the ranch features an extensive trail course. During this clinic, participants will learn how to best negotiate obstacles and gain confidence for both themselves and their horse … Read More
