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Kim Sandberg – Pet Pleasers

Second Generation Pet–Sitter Loves Caring for Animals Interview by Kim Roe     One of the downsides of owning animals is finding someone reliable to care for them when we are away. This is especially true with horses; we can’t just leave the care and feeding to the neighbor kid. … Read More

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Northwest Border Zone Offers Horse Show Series

Fun and Great Awards to be Won     Mark Your Calendars! The Northwest Border Zone is having a series of approved horse shows on the following dates: June 30, July 21, and August 25 at Creidmount Saddle Club, 1090 East Smith Road, Bellingham, WA. Featured awards are Hi-Point for … Read More

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Media Barn: The Horseman’s Guide to Tack and Equipment

By: A Western Horseman book by Cynthia McFarlan Horse gear must fit well to function well with the horse’s body and movement. That’s the perspective top horseman take when considering gear and equipment. This book is not a buyer’s guide. It’s a user’s guide that explains the hows and whys … Read More

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The Down and Dirty on Riding Downhill

Balance for Horse and Rider is Key By Jill Holdal with Julie Lewis-Schot     The thought of riding downhill strikes fear into many riders. Steep terrain can be intimidating when the horse and rider are unprepared. Training is important, but properly fitted tack should be the first place to … Read More

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The Making of a Horseman

Attention to Detail By Kim Roe   At 9 years old I begged my mother for jumping lessons. I grew up wild and free on my little cow pony riding western (or more often bareback), but I dreamed of riding long-legged jumping horses like the ones I’d seen at the … Read More

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On Having Grit

Part 2: Distracted by Talent? By Laura Schonberg   I’m guilty: at a riding lesson a couple of weeks ago, I was watching with girl-who-loves-everything-horse awe as one of my trainers was riding her well-bred warmblood in the arena. This horse doesn’t move––she floats. If I didn’t know any better, … Read More

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An Interview with Kerri Kent

Kerrits Founder Designs Clothes for All Women By Kim Roe from an interview by Karen Pickering     In the little town of Bingen, WA (population 712) you can find something truly remarkable: a successful equestrian apparel company that is the result of dreams, hard work, and a bit of … Read More

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Financing Your Dream Horse Property

Loan Professional Explains Your Options By Allison Trimble   Envisioning the perfect horse property is easy but financing the dream can feel overwhelming. My husband and I are in this stage of our build, weighing the pros and cons of different financing options. I turned to one of our preferred … Read More

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May Email Subscriber Drawing Sponsor – Farnam Horse

Enter today for one of 4 chances to win Farnam Horse New Senior Horse Supplements – a total retail value of $279.71! Just sign up for our E-Newsletter and you’ll be entered for a chance to win. AND as long as you are active on our email subscriber list you will automatically … Read More

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