When You Have to Sell a Horse by Catherine Madera I loved the book Black Beauty and read it several times as a youth. It’s a beautiful story but a sad one, too, especially the way it explores the selling of horses. Some “win the lotto” when they are sold, … Read More
Improve Your Shooting Skills with WWMS Regular Practice As spring approaches, we hope to begin WWMS club practices at our home arena in Sultan, WA. Practices are generally held Sunday, 11am – 3pm (weather dependent). For practice info contact Jennifer Burnell, 206-856-2495/ [email protected], or visit the WWMS club Facebook group. Everyone … Read More
Programs Abound to Help Raise Future Leaders in the Horse Industry Washington State Quarter Horse Association is off in full swing. We kicked off the year with the Youth Schooling Show. This show is run by the youth as a learning opportunity. They run everything, from the office to being the … Read More
A Recap of Fun, Fellowship and Future Planning What a blast we had on November 8th at our annual banquet. The food was delicious and it was great to meet up with local members as well as some from out of town. This included Brian Harper-Tibaldo from Minnesota, who traveled … Read More
Embracing the Journey in 2015 by Karen Pickering 2014 is going to be hard to beat. I made so many great memories—horseback riding through Yellowstone, winning my first buckle and being involved in many great local events. That said, 2015 is going to be super special because December issue marks … Read More
History, Risk and Prevention of a Deadly Disease by Dave Sauter, DVM Rabies is a preventable fatal viral disease of humans and all mammals that is transmitted through the saliva of a rabid animal, generally through a bite wound. Historical evidence of rabies dates way back to 2300 BC in … Read More
A Read and Ride Guide for Western Dressage by Jec Aristotle Ballou and Stephanie Boyles The rapidly growing equestrian discipline of western dressage applies the principles of dressage to the training of western pleasure and performance horses. Dressage work demands a horse to be responsive, supple and balanced in movement … Read More
Key Factors for a Successful Future Partnership A new year is upon us. For or a few of us, 2015 may bring with it a new horse or mule. I’m looking for a new trail and pack mount and I’m sure that some of you reading this are on the … Read More
Q: I recently moved and now that my horses have been in their paddocks a while the dirt has turned to powder. I’ve installed feed bins so they are not eating it and I wet it down daily however it dries out quickly and is extremely dusty. What can I … Read More
The Unexpected Gift: Triumph through Trials by Karen Pickering As we approach the end of winter and prepare for spring, I am reminded that there is always something to be thankful for. It has become so apparent what is truly important in life. Things can change in moment, like they … Read More
