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Principles of Groundwork

October 2014

Part 2: Application by Allison Trimble   Last month I talked about the philosophy behind horsemanship on the ground. Most problems occur either because the handler does not understand the philosophy, or because the application is not effective. Here are the things that I do with my horses to keep …

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Riding Fear Free – Using Journals as Lesson Plans

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Using Journals as Lesson Plans by Laura Daley   A journal is an important tool in the journey to riding fear free. The fearful rider’s journal can reveal their fears and provide a clearer picture of what is happening to cause them. The better a rider becomes at expressing his/her …

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Don’t Miss the Final Show of 2014!

October 2014

Appleatchee Riding Club to Host Fall Spectacular October 2-5   Washington Reining Horse Association will hold its third and final show for 2014 October 2-5 at the Appleatchee Riding Club in Wenatchee. The show starts off Thursday October 2 with a full day of paid practice runs. Classes start at 8am …

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Ranch Sorting: The New Sport to Try

October 2014

Getting – or Making – the Best Sorting Horse by Roger Braa and Catherine Madera   Ranch sorting is known as a sport for any horse, but can any horse truly make a good partner? This month Roger Braa shares what he has learned in his years working with sorting …

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October 2014 Cover Story: StallGem

Where Necessity, Wellness and Ingenuity Meet by Catherine Madera and Erin Gemmill   StallGem Manufacturing Company Sales Manager, Erin Gemmill, thought she had her dream lifestyle in 2004 when she purchased a small farm and two horses. It wasn’t long before she made the painful discovery of just how fast …

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Getting Back in the Rhythm

October 2014

How Horse Ownership Promotes Wellness by Catherine Madera   As I write this it’s nearly September, one of my favorite times of the year. I love September’s warm days, cool misty mornings and the smell of sun dried grasses as I ride down a favorite trail. I love blackberries picked …

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Resistance Free Riding and Training

October 2014

Measuring Your Horse’s Athletic Ability by Richard Shrake   Richard Shrake is an educator, not an entertainer. His knowledge is available to all those who insist upon a life-long, positive relationship with their horses. He teaches his Resistance Free® Riding & Training Methods, which are acknowledged by their success nationwide. Richard’s …

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Lessons from Yellowstone

October 2014

An “Incredible Journey” through a National Park by Karen Pickering, NWHS Publisher   This past week I journeyed through Yellowstone National Park and am forever changed. As we focus on the theme of equine wellness this month I’m moved by the effect this trip had on my horse and me. …

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Meet Mounted Shooter Bre Coston

October 2014

Snohomish Woman to Compete in Amarillo, Texas October 15-18   Meet Bre Coston of Snohomish, WA. Bre started shooting in 2013 and by year’s end she was the top CMSA female Rookie of the Year. Bre showed saddle seat equitation in high school, then reining and reined cow horses in …

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Summer Parade Fun

October 2014

Blazers Shine in Hometown Independence Day Parade   American Blazer Horses had the privilege last summer of being in a 4th of July parade in Yellow Pine, Idaho. If you don’t play the harmonica, you probably have no idea where this town is located! It is two hours northeast of …

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