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
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
