Handy Hoof Hints #1 By Carole Herder History Lesson Horses were first shod with metal shoes 1500 years ago when they were captured for use in battle. The confined horse’s hoof was weakened by a fetid environment and lack of movement. Limited movement meant restricted blood circulation and significant … Read More
Have Pet and Horse Hair Met their Match? By Theresa Rice For Christmas I asked for a silly little gift that reminds me of the those As Seen on TV products. It’s called a FurZapper and its a flexible rubber “puck” that you add to your laundry to help … Read More
Nine Points for Choosing the Best Bed for Your Horse By Alayne Blickle The primary reason for using bedding should be to absorb urine and moisture. Unless a horse is confined strictly to a stall, using less bedding will save chore time and money. Plus, it means less material … Read More
Celebrating the Spirit of the Horse! It’s a “round-up” of horse lovers! The Northwest Horse Fair and Expo is held annually in March (March 23-25 for 2018), at the Linn County Fair and Expo Center in Albany, Oregon. “The Northwest Horse Fair and Expo is packed with good old-fashioned horse fun!” … Read More
Turn of the Century 1888 sq. ft Home on Five Acres in the Beautiful Skookumchuck Valley, bring your horses! Freshly painted exterior, 4 bed, 2 bath with claw foot bathtub and farm stove. Nice back/side deck. 36×48 – 5 stall barn with cement isle way, tack room and area for … Read More
Horse trainer Clinton Anderson talks candidly about his experience starting colts and why the first six weeks of a horse’s life under saddle set the tone for the horse’s career. Your safety depends on your preparation… The biggest thing my late mentor Gordon McKinlay instilled in me when starting … Read More
State Awards Major Funding for Covered Arena Project The Washington State Horse Park in Cle Elum, WA has many reasons to celebrate recently. The state has awarded $2 million to the park to fund our covered arena project! This is an incredibly significant milestone and will propel the project … Read More
One Woman’s Process for Obtaining and Training Wild Mustangs, Part 2 By Adrienne Devoe Note: The author is providing information based on her knowledge and experience. In no way does she profess to have all the answers. She encourages the reader to do their research for the most complete … Read More
The Most Dangerous Mistakes are Those Not Recognized By Robert Eversole The advice I usually give in my articles is about avoiding mistakes. But what defines a mistake? And how do you recognize one? After all, one person’s gaffe could be another’s routine. Many drivers, for example, don’t wear … Read More
by Steve Rother Want to feel more confident when riding? Would you like to know what to do when your horse spooks? Are you tired of your horse not listening to you? In Foundation to Achieve Success, internationally-acclaimed equine clinician Steve Rother will show you how to be more … Read More
