Right now through December 31st, Back on Track is giving away a free pair of Quick Wraps with every purchase of a Horse Sheet. Visit their website to take advantage of this great deal! Backontrackproducts.com (Sheets not included: Exercise Sheet, Burgundy Mesh Sheet, Hunter Green Mesh Sheet, or Navy Mesh Sheet.) … Read More
Welcome to the Special Digital Edition of our 4th annual Holiday Gift Guide. We invite you to browse and shop all the wonderful equine gift ideas, gift giving tips and be sure to enter for a chance to win a Ticket Package for 4 to the Washington State Horse Expo! … Read More
Guelph, Ontario – With cooler, darker days ahead – and more pressure on heating and lighting systems – the risk of barn fires increase. So, now is the time for your annual combustible clean-up! Combustibles are everywhere and unavoidable around the horse farm, but your management of them can considerably … Read More
Unrivaled! Timeless design executed to perfection, Haflinger Haven encompasses 40 pristine acres overlooking the Olympics, Camano & Whidbey Islands. A gated retreat with easy access to I-5 offers luxury Country living. The Main residence offers over 6500 SF with tremendous views, quality finishes and magnificent open spaces. Matching guest house, … Read More
Preparing an Emergency Evacuation Plan by Alayne Blickle, Horses for Clean Water Most of the Western United States is what’s called a “fire adaptive ecosystem.” That means the question is not if a major fire is going to happen to the landscape, it’s when. The majority of horse owners … Read More
How Horses Help with Motherhood by Allison Trimble Horses have always been a part of my life. My early adulthood was spent immersed in horse training and competing. In my late 30s my life expanded to include my husband and children. Last night, as I struggled to keep my … Read More
By Jennifer Roberts As the air begins to chill and the temperature drops, it’s time to start thinking about winter preparation in the barn. While it may seem cliché to say, an ounce of prevention truly is worth a pound of cure when it comes to getting ready for … Read More
Satisfaction Comes from a Job Done Well by Kim Roe The dark side of being a horse trainer is your heart gets broken, a lot. People bring you their horses — some are crazy, some A-students, some super-athletes, and some lap dogs. You build their confidence and form a … Read More
By Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D. Apples and bananas used to be the predominant fruits available in your grocery store during the fall and winter. But lately, you can find all sorts of off-season fruits, including watermelon and blueberries, thanks to imports from more temperate climates. Your horses can also benefit … Read More
by Francesco de Giorgio and José de Giorgio-Schoorl In the 1980s, the world of riding, training, and competing horses took a major turn with the spread of natural horsemanship, which at its most basic rejects the use of abusive techniques and relies on methods derived from understanding the dynamics of free-roaming … Read More
