The Circle Jump Exercise by Karen O’Neal Winter is a great time to work on jumping responsibilities. There are four rider responsibilities when jumping: direction, speed, rhythm, and balance. The most important components of jumping are control and being precise about your direction as you ride your horse to … Read More
by M. Phyllis Lose The classic reference book Blessed Are the Brood Mares contains a wide range of information on the care of brood mares, beginning with choosing a stallion, breeding, gestation, foaling and nursing, and the care of the young horse. Phyllis Lose, V.M.D., is internationally respected for … Read More
A Labor of Love, Time, and Money by Kim Roe When I meet someone for the first time and they find out I am involved in the horse business, I am inevitably asked, “Do you raise horses?” I tend to answer too quickly, “Aack! No way.” It’s a knee-jerk … Read More
Use a Map to Plan Your Ride by Robert Eversole From brush to saddle to trailer, equine enthusiasts use many different tools to help us make our way happily down the trail. One very important element in your equine travel toolbox is a map of where you’re visiting. Let’s … Read More
Horses Need Room to Move in All Seasons by Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D Brrr! It’s cold! Time to take that heavy jacket out of the closet. And time to prepare the barn! Put in extra soft bedding, perhaps some nice relaxing music. Close the windows. Maybe even get those heaters … Read More
Start Planning Your Summer Horseback Adventures by Robert Eversole January is here! It’s the start of a new year of trail riding and adventures with our horses. I have a feeling that it’s going to be fabulous. I use the post-holiday period to start planning my summer trips. There’s … Read More
A Life with Horses by Karen Pickering, NWHS Publisher I’m very excited to bring you this new section. It’s all about our life with horses. Whether you board your horse or live on a 100-acre ranch, we all have one thing in common – we love horses and the … Read More
Annual Meeting and Banquet by Keith Fletcher The annual meeting and banquet was held on November 5th at the Ford Idaho Horse Park restaurant. The theme for the evening was Illuminate the Night. The evening was filled with good food, good friends and great music by the band Sweetbriar. … Read More
Making an End-of-Life Plan for Your Horse by Allison Trimble The hardest thing about loving a horse is the inevitable outcome. I always hope the end will come easily and painlessly, but that is rare. In reality, we are stewards of our animal family and are responsible for their health and … Read More
How to Qualify for Finals by Sally Sutherland By now everyone is back from the end-of-year finals of their various associations and so it’s time to plan for next year’s qualifying periods. For the National Reining Horse Association, you will need to select a local affiliate club and attend … Read More
