Kentucky Equine Research (KER), the world’s leading private equine nutrition and consulting company, announces the release of Bio•Bloom PS into the KERx Special Needs Nutrition line of supplements. Bio•Bloom PS is a dual-action supplement designed to promote and maintain healthy hooves and skin from the inside out. Bio•Bloom PS contains … Read More
The Original Muck Book CompanyTM is best known for its line of comfortable, waterproof footwear for outdoor sportsmen. The high-performance footwear company also offers equally comfortable and durable all-conditions riding boots, temporarily available in limited-edition colors like hot pink for the fashion-conscious equestrian. Muck’s Tack Classic boot is constructed of … Read More
The Value of Experience by Catherine Madera “Don’t look a gift horse in the mouth” is a familiar proverb. Since a horse’s approximate age—and thus their value in “using years”—can be determined by its teeth the verse is effectively saying, “When you receive a gift, don’t jump to conclusions … Read More
WRHA Thanks a Successful Sponsor by Sam Etsell The WRHA always wants to thank their sponsors and one that has had tremendous success in the show pen this year is Silver Aspen Ranch. Located in Auburn, WA, Silver Aspen Ranch is a premiere training facility for Arabians, … Read More
Does your horse need a safe place to scratch? Fair Mare Products’ Equine Scratcher provides a solution for safe scratching. The Equine Scratcher is the premier equine scratching aid on the market. “My inspiration for creating The Equine Scratcher evolved from searching for a way to help my own horses … Read More
How to Make the Horse Lover in Your Life Happy by Robert Eversole With Christmas just around the corner let’s check out a few items that will make the active and aspiring trail rider in your life happier and safer on the trail. If that’s you just leave this article … Read More
Start Now to Prevent Headaches Later by Alayne Blickle, Horses for Clean Water It’s that time of year when the reality of the next six months hits us horse owners: lots of cold, wet, dark and windy weather. For most of the Pacific Northwest you can also add “snowy … Read More
Part. 4: What is Breakover? 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. Breakover … Read More
Rainier Therapeutic Riding Center Partners with Mark Bolender by Nicole Zanakis On a clear, crisp Cascade Mountain morning, horseman and trainer Mark Bolender is holding the reins of a chestnut gelding named Gunner while its rider, Aaron, listens carefully to Bolender’s instructions. “Just tap his flank, ever … Read More
How to Boot Up Your Horse for Safety and Support by Allison Trimble, Willfully Guided Horsemanship In very physical equine sports, like performance horse competition, leg protection is important. Injury to a horse’s legs can be career ending. There are a lot of types and brands of leg protection and … Read More
