Master these Basic Skills to Improve Safety and Scores by Mark Bolender To improve their mountain trail scores it’s important to master nine basic skills. These skills can also be returned to, again and again, to master the variety of obstacles found on course. Ability to move the shoulders … Read More
by Jackie Davenport As you read last month, arena trail is all about negotiating obstacles with style and agility while, ideally, never touching a thing. Horses must be able to work over and through obstacles and turn and maneuver in tight spaces and this can be challenging. However, practicing … Read More
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. (Sept. 28, 2014) – After a record-breaking 4-H Paper Clover campaign in the spring, Tractor Supply Company, in partnership with National 4-H Council, is hosting another Paper Clover campaign in October. On Oct. 7 – 18, Tractor Supply Company and Del’s Feed and Farm Supply customers have the … Read More
SmartPak introduces new styles to their best-selling line, backed by a 10-Year Indestructible Guarantee PLYMOUTH, MA – September 23, 2015 – Worried your horse’s blanket won’t last through the winter? SmartPak’s got an entire line of blankets backed by a 10-Year Indestructible Guarantee! The Ultimate Turnout blankets are now available … Read More
Lexington, KY (July 28, 2015) – The Kentucky Horse Council has announced the return of the popular Kentucky Equine Networking Association (KENA) on August 18, 2015 at Fasig-Tipton in Lexington, Ky. KENA is a dinner and educational series open to both equine professionals and horse owners and will feature a … Read More
On August 28th, we deployed very early in the morning to help with a horse down an embankment. The call originally came to search and rescue as a ‘rider injured/down’, so Seattle Mountain Rescue (SMR) and Explorer Search and Rescue (ESAR) deployed in the dark the previous evening to head … Read More
New Farnam® Laser Sheen® Skin & Coat Supplement Revolutionizes Healthy Skin and Coat Health from the Inside Out Head-turning shine does more than make a great first impression. It also speaks volumes about a horse’s overall well-being. When your horse needs to look and feel his best, you need new … Read More
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept 11, 2015) – Like everything you would prepare for a show, you should prepare the same for an accident. Are you going on a longer than normal trip? Gather your resources. Make a travel plan and where you plan to overnight. Locate veterinarians along your route and … Read More
Fecal Egg Count Tests Should be Used to Determine Your Deworming Strategy More than 40 years ago, traditional parasite control programs were developed involving rotating dewormers with a number of different products at regular intervals. At that time, most horse owners were concerned about Strongylus vulgaris (large strongyle bloodworm). S. … Read More
Arizona – Three years ago, the American Paint Horse Association and Trail of Painted Ponies partnered on a national art competition to celebrate the 50th anniversary of APHA. The response was so overwhelmingly positive that today the two organizations are announcing a second art competition. Artists and non-artists alike are invited … Read More
