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December 2014

True Beauty is an Inside Job by Catherine Madera   A fun holiday activity is always the mystery gift exchange. Common at parties, this game usually involves many multi-colored packages being moved around a group of people who can decide to keep their gift or steal one that looks better. …

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New Film: Down the Fence

December 2014

An Interview with Producer MJ Isakson by Alayne Blickle   This month, as a break from articles about small farm management, I thought NWHS readers might be interested in learning about an up and coming horse film produced by a Seattle native, MJ Isakson. This is a film about the …

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The Year in Review

December 2014

Counting the Blessings from 2014 by Karen Pickering, NWHS Publisher   I can’t remember a more interesting year. I’ve spent nearly every weekend on my horse doing some activity, from trail riding to sorting cattle. I’ve paid the price by falling behind with magazine projects and upkeep on the home …

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Plan Ahead for New Show in 2015

February 2017 December 2014

WSQHA Adds April “No Silver, No Sequins” Show in Wenatchee     Washington State Quarter Horse Association continues to grow and implement new programs. New for 2015 is a show in Wenatchee, the first weekend in April. This show has been on the “to-do” list, but had been sidelined due …

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Equine Nutrition: Avoiding the “Spring Surprise”

December 2014

Tips to Maintain Your Senior Horse’s Ideal Weight All Winter by Gina Fresquez, MS, CHHC   Meteorologists are predicting a very cold winter ahead and since that is just around the corner it’s a good idea to take a proactive approach with your beloved senior horse and prepare him for …

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Are You Owned by a Senior Horse?

December 2014

The Many Ways to Love and Cherish the Older Equine by Allison Trimble   I am no stranger to loving senior horses. I kissed my childhood horse, Bayleen (37), for the last time in June of 2013. She was followed soon after by her running partner, Gus (33). Many of …

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Book Review: The True Story of Quintilius

December 2014

New Book and Trading Cards Featuring the Chincoteague Pony by Lois Szymanski   The newborn foal peered at Caroline from her computer screen. This was the foal she knew she had to buy. Caroline had worked hard and saved all her money to buy a wild Chincoteague pony foal and now …

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December 2014 Cover Story: Stonewater Ranch

Committed to Youth and the Gift of Experience by Catherine Madera   The most meaningful things in life are wrapped up in experiences, those that connect us to others and the natural world. These times form the foundation for a successful life, especially for young people. Unfortunately, facilitating such experiences …

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Are You a “High Performance” Trail Rider?

The Performance Demands of Backcountry Riding As a trail rider you are a high performance rider, and your horse or mule is your high performance partner. By “high performance” I’m not only referring to the various extreme trail riding events we often see. Even away from judges, spectators, crowds and …

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Building Trust Through Success

Strategies to Help Make Every Ride Count When training a horse, there are so many things to take into consideration that it can become a bit overwhelming. One article says this, a video says that and another clinician said something different. How does a person know what to believe? It …

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