Competitors Shine in Monroe by Sam Etsell After 402 runs, the WRHA wrapped up the Classic in Monroe, Washington. With a solid turnout and good sponsors, competitors came home with a slew of prizes. The WRHA would like to thank our show sponsor, Kevin Montgomery and Sky River Equestrian … Read More
A Cell Phone Education by Catherine Madera Even the name was intimidating: Smart Phone. It’s only logical to assume that such a phone requires an intelligent operator. What if I wasn’t smart enough? “Less is more,” I told myself. Eventually I broke down and bought an iPhone (yes, even … Read More
Choose the Resources that Further Your Education by Karen Pickering Our educational opportunities issue is here at last! Sometimes we need fresh insight on different aspects of our horsemanship or horse care. With so many ways to get information, it can be difficult to know where to look and … Read More
Win WSQHA Points August 14-19 in Spanaway, WA! Washington State Quarter Horse Association is honored to be the hosts for the AQHA Regional Championships boasting over $100,000 in awards. The show will be held in Spanaway, WA August 14-19 and will offer a full slate of the new Rookie classes, 4H Open Breed classes, and … Read More
Liberty Work Part 4 by Alice Trindle In examining the suggestions within the past three articles about liberty work, I hope you have been able get out to play with your horse—no strings attached! Items that are key to your success include being mindful of why you want to accomplish … Read More
The University of Guelph’s award winning continuing education program has unveiled their new Equine Welfare Certificate which will offer students the opportunity to explore animal welfare issues in the horse industry both locally and globally. Made up of six online courses, this program has been designed to engage students who … Read More
Fascinating Facts about Equine Eyesight by Don Blazer Horses have remarkable eyes. They can, at one time or another, and sometimes in combination, have a feather in the eye, a glass eye, a pig eye, a smoky eye or a walleye. In addition they have both monocular and binocular … Read More
Finding a Horse for the Job by Catherine Madera When I was a girl, the most annoying comment I heard about my physical appearance was this: “You’re tall—you must play basketball!” Apparently, the genes which determined my above average stature automatically gave me talent and a desire for the game, … Read More
Play it Safe and Protect Precious Cargo Courtesy of USRider Before the start of the travel season, it is critically important for horse owners to perform basic, yet essential, maintenance on their trailers. USRider, the national provider of roadside emergency assistance for horse owners, reminds equestrians to invest … Read More
An Unusual Colic in a Performance Horse: Part 1 by R. Paul Schwab, DVM Colic in horses is a stressful situation for owner, horse, and veterinarian. It’s especially difficult on the chronic colic cases where the horse continues to have low grade pain despite passing manure and even eating off … Read More
