A Dental Dilemma

What You Need to Know About Non-Veterinary Equine Dentists by R. Paul Schwab, DVM   Equine dentistry has evolved tremendously over the last 20 years.  Gone are the days of blindly rasping sharp teeth smooth that you may, or may not, be able to reach.  The tools that are produced …

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Preparing for Hay Season

Start Now and Spring into a Great Harvest by Laurie Cerny   In most parts of the country, winter was long and harsh. This resulted in horse owners going through their stored hay more rapidly, which makes this year’s first cutting even more important. Though still officially winter, spring will …

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WWMS Spring News and Events – Gear up for Fun and Learning in 2014!

Spring is here and the local shooters are gearing up for a fantastic and very busy 2014!  The Cowboy Mounted Shooting Association (CMSA) has a competition level for every shooter. Some shooters are happy competing at a walk and a trot, while others are feeling the need for speed. Never …

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On Riding Alone – It Takes a Community to Raise a Horseman

by Catherine Madera   I like to ride alone. It’s not that I don’t enjoy company—a buddy always adds to the fun—but my nature often craves solitude. In the gorgeous Pacific Northwest finding peace is easy on mountain trails as I share quiet communion with my horse, Eli. However, as …

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Clucks and Kisses – How to Effectively Use Verbal Cues with Your Horse

by Allison Trimble   Verbal cues are common in horse training and usually stem from the rider’s desire to guide the horse with the softest of commands. In performance horse training, highly athletic maneuvers should be performed with precision and grace. This is not something that can be achieved by …

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The Equestrian Life

Learn, Ride and Have Fun! by Karen Pickering   Recently, I took a Roger Braa micro clinic at the Northwest Washington Fairgrounds. It was an evening of fun, learning and insight into the sport of ranch sorting. This is just one of the many things I’m blessed to enjoy in …

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Reintroducing Your Horse to Spring Pasture

Three Tips for a Healthy Transition Gina Fresquez, MS, CHHC   Spring is in the air and though it is still early, as we get further into the season many horse owners will be chomping at the bit to get their horses out to pasture again. Not only does this …

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Get Excited About the Region One Scholarship Program!

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Youth to Benefit From Early Scholarship Pay-outs in the Northwest The Washington, Oregon and Alaska American Quarter Horse Association state affiliates are diving into fund raising for the Region One Scholarship Program, designed to benefit youth residing in these states and provinces (Washington, Oregon, Alaska, Idaho and British Columbia).  The …

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Farm Renovation on a Budget – Recycle, Repurpose, Reuse

by Michelle Binder-Zolezzi   As farms and ranches age, everyday use takes a toll on all parts of the facilities that contain and help us care for livestock.  Eventually, fences sag, gates get crooked, posts loosen, wire rusts and siding gets dented. Over time a once beautiful farm becomes a …

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Best Friend of Man and Horse?

Preparing Your Dog to Be a Valued Riding Partner by Robert Eversole   Roy Rogers had Bullet, Big Jake had Dog… I have Abby.  Not only are dogs faithful companions to movie cowboys and me, they’re also favorite pals for many other equestrians. With 70 million dogs in America, chances …

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