Study Shows Music Helps Horses Perform Better By Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D. Researchers from Poland[i] set out to determine the effect of music played in the barn on the emotional state of race horses. Many horse owners have found that music has an apparent calming effect on fear, aggression, and overall stress. Race horses, in particular, have demands … Read More
By Laura Schonberg What I know about the women that I “horse” with is that we don’t need a reason to be with our horses. With warmer, drier weather and more daylight in our waking hours, it’s even easier to prioritize getting out to the barn. During the spring … Read More
Can Being Eco-Friendly Help Your Bottom Line? By Alayne Blickle Have you heard the old joke about how to make a small fortune with horses? The punchline: by starting out with a large fortune. Does making money on horse acreage need to be this way? We explored this topic … Read More
Fun Event to Fund Lord Hill Park Signs In sunny Thorp, Washington spring is in full swing with blooming lupine, lilacs, and balsamroot. Get a jump on your trail riding season by starting off the year with the Joe Watt Canyon Prize Ride. This ride is hosted by the … Read More
Removal of Wolf Teeth Necessary Before Training Begins By Eleanor Blazer During a conversation with a new horse owner she mentioned that her trainer had recommended she have the canine teeth removed from her mare. After asking a few questions, I figured out either the horse’s trainer or owner … Read More
Don’t Cut Corners on Correct Footing By Dustin Gruetter Does choosing arena footing make your head spin? It seems complicated because it is! Of course, equestrians know that caring for horses is no easy task. Poor footing will subject your horse to increased risk of injury and long-term degenerative … Read More
by Kim Roe Okay, I’ll admit it. My horses and I grew rather soft this winter. The wet, dark, and cold drove me inside and away from my riding too often. My computer sits close to the woodstove and it’s not a bad life–sitting in a comfortable chair, sipping … Read More
How to Ease the Stress of Long Horse Hauls Robert Eversole ‘Tis the season for horse riding and camping trips and all the stress that comes along for the ride when traveling with equines. When the siren song of a new trail gets loud…well, you have to load that … Read More
World-Class Equestrian Facility Provides Opportunity for All Disciplines Story compiled by Kim Roe Few things in life are more enjoyable for horse enthusiasts than riding their horse in beautiful country. But open space for horseback riding is dwindling, and privately owned equestrian facilities are being sold and developed at … Read More
Conservation Districts Offer Free and Confidential Help By Allison Trimble My family is finally breaking ground on our new property! Throughout the natural resources assessment with Whatcom County we had to deal with critical areas and the management of continued agricultural use on those areas. In our county, this … Read More
