Celebrating 20 Years of an Equine Lifestyle In her quest to live the full, passionate life, Karen Pickering has encountered significant challenges and obstacles. by Catherine Madera and Karen Pickering One of the best quotes describing the equine lifestyle comes from Ralph Waldo Emerson: Riding a horse is not a … Read More
New Memoir from Australian Music Professional by Gillian Wills A move from the city to rural Australia reawakens music lecturer, reviewer and speaker Gillian Wills’ life-long dream of owning a horse. Drawn to the underdog and feisty fixer-uppers, Gillian buys Elvis, a rangy, unruly ex-racehorse. In Elvis and Me, Gillian … Read More
ABHA Makes Fundraising Fun for the Whole Family Every year the American Blazer Horse Association puts on fundraising activities that are a blast for everyone. One of them is the annual ABHA Poker Ride in Idaho City and this year the weather was perfect. Some people chose to spend … Read More
Nine Ways to Keep Your Senior Equine Healthy by Alayne Blickle Caring for the older horse in winter is quite similar to caring for a younger horse and it’s especially important to monitor them closely. An older individual is more challenged and their immune system is not as strong … Read More
Age Shines on the Obstacle Course by Mark Bolender The discipline of mountain trail goes quite naturally with an aged horse. While an older horse may struggle at the most demanding level of the sport, it can still be quite good for them. Recently I watched a healthy, yet … Read More
Northwest Mounted Shooters Bring Home the Honors The Cowboy Mounted Shooting Association completed the year by hosting the world competition in Amarillo, Texas. Western Washington Mounted Shooters had seven members who traveled to Worlds this year. Members who brought home the honors included Brent Patterson, Reserve Champion Senior … Read More
AQHA Trainers Donate Training for the Region One Scholarship Fund by Cynthia Dees Sue Sultze of Double SS Quarter Horses was one of the many generous trainers who donated a month of training to the AQHA Region One Scholarship Silent Auction Fundraiser. The monies raised go directly to the … Read More
Be Alerted on Your Mobile Device at the First Signs of Distress in Your Horse: Introducing NIGHTWATCH™ AUSTIN, TX – As horse enthusiasts, our horses are members of our families. The joy horses bring into our lives is almost impossible to put into words. With our horses, we experience … Read More
The new Noble Outfitters™ Bluegrass Lace Blouse is a fashionable, yet practical top in the western lifestyle. A cotton and lyocell twill mixture blends together beautifully to put this shirt over the top! From work to play you will always be looking and feeling great in this new blouse! Aside … Read More
Cavallo, supplier of the world’s simplest hoof boots since 2006, is pleased to announce the launch of the world’s most affordable hoof boot – the Cavallo ELB (Entry Level Boot). Since Cavallo launched the Simple Hoof Boot in 2006 under their exclusive, front opening, patented design, the worldwide hoof boot … Read More
