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Fall Transitions

September 2014

Make Time to Reflect, Plan and Dream by Karen Pickering, NWHS Publisher   This has been the best summer I’ve had in a long time. Why? I’ve spent more time with my horse. It centers me and gives purpose to the entire reason I started the magazine. Just being around … Read More

Riding Fear Free – Instructing Fearful Riders

How to Instruct Fearful Riders by Laura Daly   Being an instructor of truly fearful riders takes a positive attitude, courage and self-control. Your job is to help build up the rider and show them that they can think through the fear and still control the horse and their emotions. … Read More

WRHA Sponsor Appreciation

September 2014

Honoring the Talented Trainers and Facilities in the Reining Community   Washington Reining Horse Association is fortunate to have many talented trainers and facilities as sponsors supporting local reining.  This month’s magazine is dedicated to trainers and facilities so we wish to acknowledge and thank our sponsors.  Without sponsor support we … Read More

How to Select a Round Pen

September 2014

Important Considerations when Purchasing this Essential Piece of Equipment by Alayne Blickle   People often ask me what I think is the most important tool or piece of equipment on our property. They are probably expecting a response like a certain bit, bridle or maybe a tractor. I am quick … Read More

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

September 2014

Realities of Life as a Horse Trainer by Kim Roe   I got my first horse training job when I was 12 years old. A neighbor had purchased a pony for his children and it kept bucking the kids off, so he gave me $25.00 to ride the pony for … Read More

Principles of Ground Work

September 2014

Part 1: Philosophy by Allison Trimble   I have been known to cringe at the term “ground work.” The literal meaning is not the issue, but it’s evolution over time which approaches ground work as a drill or a maneuver rather than what it is: horsemanship. Ground work is possibly … Read More

Patience is a Virtue

September 2014

On Becoming Virtuous by Catherine Madera   I’ve heard it said that praying for patience is a bad idea. Why? God will immediately send you a situation that requires it. Most of us struggle with patience, but as horse people it is a virtue that is truly critical to attain. … Read More

Joni Harms Live: From Oregon to Ireland

September 2014

New CD from Award-winning Country and Western Signer   Joni Harms is no stranger to success. She has been a winner of multiple Academy of Western Artists Awards, including top honor for Entertainer of the Year in 2002. In 2003, Harms was named Female Vocalist of the Year and accepted … Read More

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