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Trail Savvy: Trail Maps and Why You Need Them

Trail Maps
All images courtesy Robert Eversole

Tips for Understanding Topo Maps Taking the time to look at a map before leaving the barn can help you plan the ride ahead. Understanding the basic parts of a map will help you “stay found” and know what’s ahead and around as you navigate safely from trailhead to viewpoint …

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New & Noteworthy: 2024 Ethos Award Honorees Announced

Ethos Award
Patricia Kelly

The 2024 Ethos Award co-founders Jess Saalfield and Roberta Wilmore are excited to announce that the 2024 Ethos Award will be presented at the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame in Saratoga Springs, NY. The Ethos Award recognizes individuals who advance the engagement of Black and Brown people …

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Cover Story: Northwest Carriage Museum

Northwest Carriage Museum
Buggy Barn. Photo by Kevin Miller.

Raymond, Washington Museum Offers Visitors a Stroll through Another Time By Anna Golbov, Director, Northwest Carriage Museum You won’t find real horses at The Northwest Carriage Museum in Raymond, Washington, but horses do play an integral role at this unique destination.  The museum’s collection focuses on horse-drawn transportation and related …

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Cowgirl Capable Retreat – How to get your Ammo PAID FOR!

Cowgirl Capable Women’s Empowerment Retreathttps://cowgirlcapable.com/retreatSept 5th-8th, 2024Whistlin’ Pine Ranch – Pateros, WA Register here (paid in full by 8/15 to get free ammo): https://cowgirlcapable.com/registration-form Things are starting to really get exciting and logistics are all falling into place to make this Cowgirl Capable Retreat very memorable event (with amazing food) …

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New & Noteworthy: Road to the Horse 2025 – A Colt of Many Colors

Road to the Horse
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Since 2003, Road to the Horse has been the industry’s most prestigious colt starting challenge. Creativity and innovation are key components of the continued success of the event throughout the last two decades. With that in mind, the colt starting action at Road to the Horse 2025 will not disappoint …

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Media Barn: New in Books – Dear Readers and Riders

Marguerite Henry

The Beloved Books, Faithful Fans, and Hidden Private Life of Marguerite Henry By Lettie Teague Marguerite Henry’s name has inspired immediate recognition and pronouncements of admiration over the decades. As an author she was prolific with 59 books published, millions of copies sold, and nearly 80 years of her life …

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Feature Story: Creswell, Oregon Farm Hosts Vaulting Event

vaulting
Photo Credit Aedan Seaver

First Ever International Level Vaulting Event Held at Silver Tail Farm On May 9–12, 2024, Silver Tail Farm in Creswell, Oregon wrapped up a two-day equestrian gymnastics competition which drew vaulting clubs from all over North America for its first appearance in Oregon. The Mozart Memorial Vaulting Classic is a …

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Trail Savvy: Six Principles to Better Horsemanship

Horsemanship
Photo Courtesy Robert Eversole

Ideas to Foster Growth, Resilience, and Effectiveness While doing clinics at Equifest in Kansas, I paused to check out the weekly Ty Evans newsletter. I’m glad I did. Ty posted a list of six principles of a high-performance mindset, gleaned from Justin Su’a, a mental performance coach for elite athletes. …

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Cover Story: A New Approach to Equine Wellness

Massie Equine Veterinary Clinic and The Equine Healing Center
Massie Vet Team. Photo credit: Shasta Photography by KA

Massie Equine Veterinary Clinic and The Equine Healing Center Unveil State-of-the-Art Facility in Oregon Imagine one place where all your horse’s health and wellness needs are met, where farriers, bodyworkers, and holistic medicine practitioners collaborate and work hand-in-hand with your veterinarian and assist each other easily and readily, and where …

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Media Barn: New in Books – The Horses Who Made Me

The Horses Who Made Me

A Journey to a Horsemanship Philosophy “In my eyes,” says former French international dressage competitor Alizée Froment, “dressage is the journey to perfect communication and absolute harmony between horse and rider.” Her own journey began on the backs of Shetland ponies and then found its way into jumping competitions and …

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