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Mastering Log Obstacles

Log Obstacles

Tips for Teaching this Mountain Trail Horse Skill   by Mark Bolender Whether out on a trail or in a show, watching an accomplished Mountain Trail horse moving through a difficult log obstacle makes it look easy. The horse navigates the logs while going forward boldly and confidently, and always … Read More

Equine Castration

Turning Your Colt or Stallion into a Gelding by R. Paul Schwab, DVM   Castration, or the surgical removal of the testicles, is one of the most common procedures performed in veterinary surgery.  The common reasons for castration in the horse are for behavior modification and population control. Horses that are … Read More

Games Show to Benefit Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

Celebrating the Life of Melanie Ann Plagerman by Leilani Salinas   On January 30th, 2011, The Nooksack Valley Rider’s lost a member and dear friend, Melanie Ann Plagerman, to Cystic Fibrosis. She was only 23-years-old. Melanie was diagnosed with CF at age two and spent her entire life battling this terrible … Read More

Training the Sluggish Horse

Getting the Most Out of a Lazy Horse by Allison Trimble   There are many different personality types in horses: some are overachievers, some are hot, and certainly some are, by nature, lazier than others. These horses can make you feel like you are working yourself to death just to … Read More

The Silver Lake Wild Horse Herd

Meet the Only Wild Horses West of the Cascades by Rich Wininger   Maverick is big. At 16 hands many people step back when he trots up; they don’t know that all he wants is love and attention. He is curious and unafraid and a great trail and mountain horse. Mountains are in … Read More

The Western States Horse Expo

Discover the “Gold Standard” in Equine Expos by Catherine Madera   “Let’s ride—really ride!” Horseman Wendell T. Robie’s words inspired the creation of the ultimate in distance riding—the famous 100 mile Tevis Cup. Endurance riders from all over the world descend on the small town of Auburn, California each year … Read More

Cheyenne’s Frontier Days

Professional Rodeo at its Best in Historic Wyoming Setting by Jack Kintner and Jackie Braverman   There are rodeos and then there’s Cheyenne’s Frontier Days. The historic Wyoming capital city celebrates its continuing western heritage by putting on the best rodeo you’re ever likely to see in as picturesque a … Read More

Stable to Table Cookbook

Recipes from Around the World by Dawn Harris Brown and Christy Sanantonio   The highly anticipated Stable to Table Menu Cookbook offers a comprehensive range of authentic, delectable recipes from around the equestrian world that begins in The United States of America and guides you through an exquisite international culinary … Read More

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