Wildfire Season officially began on April 15 and summer fire rules have been in effect. Ever widening drought conditions make this year’s predictions for wildfires especially ominous. Hotter and drier weather and a low snowpack make fire prevention and fire preparedness an imperative for all counties in the state of … Read More
Introducing a complete line of equine fly control products including sprays, masks and premise protection. Now give your horses the proven, effective, insect protection they deserve. The Force line lets you select just the right amount of treatment for any situation, whether you want quick insect knockdown and kill, long … Read More
From the relaxing, fly-free ride to protecting your horse’s hardworking joints, Farnam offers everything you need to keep your horse looking and feeling his best. With a wide range of products, we’ve covered all the bases so you can enjoy more of your time together. Click Here for Farnam Coupons … Read More
TURN-KEY horse boarding/training facility in Olympia, WA – gorgeous fields, huge barns, 3 Bedroom Residence – all in tip-top shape. 10 Acres fully fenced/cross fenced, 40 stalls, (2) indoor arenas: 72 x 144 & 60 x 70, lighted outdoor arena: 100 x 200, 1/4 mile track. Large Gambrel Barn loft … Read More
For those of you who were wondering what happened to Bits and Spurs Riding Club, we are now located at 15703 Grant Creek Road, Arlington, WA. After nearly 40 years in the same location. Starting with the youngest members on adorable ponies, to the parents and grandparents on their esteemed … Read More
The Ease of Handling Trial by Kim Roe Last month we covered the dressage phase of working equitation, now we explore phase 2: the “ease of handling” trial. This trial involves a course of 8 – 15 obstacles ridden slowly and precisely, like dressage through obstacles. The objective of this … Read More
Learn and Implement “Protective Feeding Guidelines” by Dr. Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D. I continually urge horse owners to “feed your horse like a horse.” This means, simply, that a horse fed according to his physiology and instincts will be healthier. Free choice forage is the first line of defense against … Read More
Do you have gross green, slimy stock tanks and automatic waterer’s? You want fresh, clean for your horse, but that stock tank gets scummy so fast and who likes cleaning it? If you own or work at a ranch, stable or boarding facility you have lots of stock tanks and … Read More
Six Reasons You Need a Map on the Trail by Robert Eversole There are many tools that are commonly used to help find your way happily down the trail. While the single most important element in your equine travel toolbox is you, a map of where you’re riding is … Read More
History, Horses and the Father of the American Cavalry by Don Blazer, Horse Courses Online The Fourth of July is the birthday of our nation. It’s the day we declared independence from foreign rule yet, curiously, it was foreign aid that helped us win our freedom. While historians say … Read More
