Thoughtful Training Results in a Healthy Horse by Deanna Lally Our horses’ health and wellness requires more than nutritional and environmental support. Commonly, owners consider supplements, veterinary care, fly protection, and blanketing long before they take a good hard look at their training and riding regimen. Doctors and medical … Read More
Proceed with Caution by Theresa Rice My horse recently injured himself, clipping the inside of his back leg with his other hoof (he’s almost as graceful as me). It looked like a simple flesh wound, so I hosed it down and put him up for the night. The next … Read More
Culmination of the Competition Year Happens in December By: Tami Jennings Washington State Quarter Horse Association has come to the finale of another excellent show season! Many exhibitors experienced great placings and personal bests and have fond memories of the year. Now it’s time to shift gears and start … Read More
by Kim Roe Throughout my high school years, I worked in the Sierra mountains at a pack station. I wasn’t paid much, but I had room and board for myself and my horse. We packed tourists into the back country, took them on fishing trips, and conducted day rides … Read More
Be Prepared for Mud Season by Alayne Blickle Fall is exactly the right time to improve your confinement area footing. Doing so will help ensure that your winter doesn’t end up a chore nightmare with people and horses deep in muck. It’s much easier to do this in the fall … Read More
3 Days and Nights of Education and Entertainment By Kim Roe It’s autumn, and with the shorter days and bitter cold the doldrums can set in, making getting off the couch and going outside to ride difficult. Just in time, The Mane Event 2016 comes to British Columbia, Canada. … Read More
Key Considerations for Equine Well-being By Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D. We know they’re out there. Horses brimming with health – strong muscles, shiny coats, hard hooves, good digestion, normal metabolism, strong immune function – just plain healthy! How does this happen? What is it about their care that gives … Read More
The Annual BCHW Winery Ride is Not to be Missed By: Teri Starke It’s hard to believe that October is already here! Back Country Horsemen of Washington has been very busy across the state with prize rides and trail work; the miles of trails cleared so far this year is … Read More
A Journey from Horseshoes to Barefoot April and I have been together for 17 years. I purchased her as a yearling and together we have done reining, cow horse, sorting, extreme trail, mountain trail, cowboy race, and trail riding. She is incredibly athletic and has been featured in the … Read More
Winding Down with a Bang! By Sally Sutherland The Washington Reining Horse Association presents their last show of the year September 29th through October 2nd at the Appleatchee Riders arena in Wenatchee. The Fall Spectacular is sponsored by Sky River Equestrian Center of Sultan, Washington. We are winding down the year … Read More
