Can Children Ride and Shoot? By: Jennifer Burnell Are children allowed to participate in Cowboy Mounted Shooting? The answer is yes… and no. The “Wrangler” Class exists for children under 12 years of age. Wranglers ride the same pattern that the adults do, but they do not shoot real … Read More
October 2016 Cover Story: The Mane Event – Showcasing Top Talent October 21-23 in British Columbia Feature Story: Can Barefoot Help with Navicular? Equine Wellness: The Recipe for a Healthy Horse Trainer’s Corner: How Training Influences Your Horse’s Health Willfully Guided: Build Your Dream Click here to see all Digital … Read More
by Allison Trimble There are many reasons a person would decide to build their house and barn on acreage. My husband and I recently made that decision for our family and horses, and I am working with a number of clients who are doing the same. The process can … Read More
A Change in Perspective By Karen Pickering “Hoof Boots? No Way! I’m not going through that hassle every time I want to ride.” This was my reaction when barefoot and boots was suggested as an option to April’s lameness. It’s interesting how we never seem to agree with something … Read More
Fun for Participants and Spectators by Mark Bolender The new discipline of Mountain Trail is in exciting times. For the past six years Mountain Trail courses have been built across the globe. An association known as International Mountain Trail Challenge (IMTCA) has been established along with affiliates in Canada, Germany, … Read More
Take Steps to Ensure Proper Healing By: Eleanor Blazer Horse owners joke about wrapping horses in bubble-wrap to protect them from injury. Unfortunately, we can’t, so we have to deal with the resulting wound when our beloved steeds do damage to themselves. Before slathering, spraying and daubing on the … Read More
After 30 years as a communications and external affairs director for corporate and non-profit agencies, Kellie Tormey knows a few things about sharing ideas and working with others. She is the mother of two and wife of a professional football coach. She has come full-circle in her horse journey as … Read More
Three Girls Compete with their Blazer Horses Jordan Taylor has been in 4-H for 6 years and has shown Blazers at the Canyon County Fair for all 6 of those years. Her project horse had been Autumn up until this year. However, this year Whiskey was her project horse. … Read More
TrailMeister “BEYOND THE TRAILHEAD” Weekend Clinic October 14 – 16, 2016 Featuring Robert “TrailMeister” Eversole, Ed Haefliger and Andy Breland! Robert “TrailMeister” Eversole: You may know Robert from his website TrailMeister.com. TrailMeister is your free online resource for horse trails, horse camps, and all of the information you need … Read More
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