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Meet WRHA Competitor Sally Sutherland

November 2014

Expect the Unexpected at National Level Competition by Sally Sutherland   WRHA member Sally Sutherland shares her experience and insight in preparing for national level competition.  Sally recently competed in the AQHA Select World Show where she was Top 10 in Amateur Select Reining and a finalist in Amateur Select …

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Using Horses to Treat Alzheimers

November 2014

New Study Shows the Positive Impact of Equine Therapy for Dementia Article courtesy of Ohio State University   In the first study of its kind, researchers have determined that spending time with horses eases symptoms of Alzheimer’s dementia. A collaboration between The Ohio State University, an equine therapy center and …

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How to Give an Intramuscular Injection

November 2014

Vaccination Protocol and Reducing Adverse Reactions by R. Paul Schwab, DVM   We commonly get questions about pain, swelling, or lethargy post vaccine administration or other intramuscular injection.  Hopefully we can address some of the causes and discuss preventative methods to make the experience easier on your horse. Common complications …

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My Yellowstone Adventure

November 2014

    Celebrating the Trip of a Lifetime on Horseback by Karen Pickering, NWHS Publisher   I anticipated this trip for nearly a year. Ken Solem of Stonewater Ranch in Plain, WA offered a weeklong trip through Yellowstone to a leadership team I’m involved with through our church. It was …

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Why Your Horse Pasture Needs Lime

November 2014

Fall is a Great Time to Nourish Future Grass Plants by Alayne Blickle   While it is too late in the year now to renovate a pasture, it’s not too late to lime pastures. Lime is not water soluble and will slowly neutralize soil acidity over the winter. Next spring …

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Riding Well Grounded – Water Obstacle

November 2014

One Step at a Time Through a Water Obstacle by Marilyn Pineda   Navigating a body of water—even if it’s only a puddle— very often results in the classic “I don’t want to” response from horses that have not yet developed confidence in their trail training. While it’s possible for …

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Book Review: Rain Shadow

November 2014

Women’s Fiction: Inspired, in Part, by an Incredible True Story by Catherine Madera   Set in the Pacific Northwest, Rain Shadow tells the tale of an abandoned, savagely wounded mare that forms a bond with a lonely young woman—Taylor—who struggles to rebuild her life after suffering devastating rejection and loss. …

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Creating Your Dream Lifestyle

November 2014

It All Begins With Gratitude by Karen Pickering, NWHS Publisher   This time of year always puts me in the frame of mind to look back and remember the good stuff. How did I get lucky enough to ride my horse and meet all kinds of horse people while working …

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Best Gifts Under $50

November 2014

Inexpensive Ways to Remember Your Favorite Trail Rider by Robert Eversole   It’s hard to believe that the holiday season is already upon us. It seems like just yesterday we were enjoying the heat of summer and now, to judge by the advertising, it seems we’ve already skipped Thanksgiving and …

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Sharing the Gift

November 2014

Including Others in Your Equine Lifestyle by Catherine Madera   I’ve lived with horses for so long now I can forget how fortunate I am to enjoy this lifestyle, no matter how wet, dirty or difficult it gets. I still remember being a young, horseless girl, however, the kind who …

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