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The Original Horse Bible

The Definitive Source for all Things Horse by Moira C. Reeve and Sharon Biggs   BowTie Press’s Dog Bible is highly regarded as the ultimate resource for new dog owners and seasoned breeders alike. The Original Horse Bible by Moira C. Reeve and Sharon Biggs will exceed the high expectations set by its predecessor. … Read More

Does Your Horse Have an Overactive Immune System?

Equine Hypersensitivities and Autoimmune Disease by Stephanie Meyer, DVM, CVA   Hypersensitivity is a state of altered reactivity of the body’s immune system to an allergen (e.g., biting insects, pollen, grass, molds, insects, dust, drugs). After repeat exposure, the immune system mounts an overzealous attack on the invading allergen, resulting in … Read More

Horse Stall Door Jams

How “Jam’n” Makes Chores More Efficient by Alayne Blickle, Horses for Clean Water   Horse life at home is all about chore efficiency, and sometimes the simplest solutions are best. One small thing we did recently at Sweet Pepper Ranch, our horse motel and guest ranch in southwestern Idaho, has … Read More

Gear Up!

The Care and Keeping of Your Horse’s Tack by Karen Pickering   It’s time to break out the saddles, bridles and equipment so we can ride! This issue focuses on tack and equipment and in a lean economy it’s wise to focus on taking better care of the tack we have. … Read More

The Great Alaska Horse Expo coming in June 2012!

We are proud to announce the first annual horse expo in Ninilchik, Alaska at the Kenai Peninsula Fairgrounds. The GAHE Features national clinicians Allison Trimble, Ray Lochert and Kade Mills along with local clinicians, demos & seminars, kid’s corral, vendors, ranch sorting, the Great Alaska Cowboy Race and much more! … Read More

Lunch from the Lawn Mower

Are Grass Clippings Good for Your Horse? by Eleanor Blazer   You might think feeding lawn clippings to horses makes sense. After all horses are designed to eat grass, but think again. The sensitive equine digestive system does not tolerate change. Anytime you introduce new feed to a horse it must be … Read More

Treasure in the Tack Room

My Best Training Tool by Catherine Madera   Last month a halter worn by equine superstar Zenyatta sold at auction for over $6,000. Dubbed “The Queen of Racing,” Zenyatta soared to popularity after breaking numerous records on the track. She failed to win the 2010 Breeder’s Cup Classic (placing second), … Read More

Co-Champions Named at Spring Fling

Competitors Surprise in Wenatchee by Sam Etsell   The WRHA kicked off the year with over 500 runs at the Spring Fling in Wenatchee, Washington. Sponsored by Woodley Ranch, the Spring Fling hosted the non-pro and open derbies. What made this event so different from previous years is that in … Read More

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