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The Balanced Horseman

July 2014

Part 3: Applying Observations of Balance to Under Saddle Work by Alice Trindle   Last month we observed balance primarily from the ground. I asked you to watch balance shifts within movements along with rhythm, carriage, and overall structure of the horse. We looked at some specific maneuvers and attempted … Read More

Evidence-Based Horsemanship

July 2014

  by Dr. Stephen Peters and Martin Black   Evidence-Based Horsemanship combines science and the understanding of brain function with an empirical understanding of the subtleties of a horse’s behaviors, reactions and chemical states. It is based on the Scientist-Practitioner model and involves assessing and integrating scientific findings to inform … Read More

“And Horse Makes Three”

July 2014

When Your Partner Doesn’t Share Your Passion by Catherine Madera   My husband Mark had no idea what he was getting into when he married me. We met during my one horse-less stage when I lived in a southern California city. Children soon followed and my equine passions lay dormant … Read More

The Correct Way to Use Slow-Feeders

July 2014

Uses and Misuses of Commonly Used Horse Feeders by Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D.   Forage is the foundation of every equine’s diet and needs to flow steadily through the digestive tract. Gaps without forage can lead to ulcers, colic, behavioral issues, stall vices, gorging, choke, cribbing and even laminitis. Truly, the … Read More

Getting to The North American Affiliate Championship Show

Don’t Miss Moses Lake and Another Opportunity to Qualify for the Championships!   Washington Reining Horse Association held North American Affiliate Championship qualifying shows April 11 – 13 in Wenatchee, sponsored by Sky River Equestrian Center; and May 30 – June 1 in Monroe, co-sponsored by Maria Danieli and Timberland … Read More

Are You a “High Performance” Trail Rider?

The Performance Demands of Backcountry Riding by Robert Eversole   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 … Read More

Nutrition for Horse Pastures

July 2014

How to Keep Your Pasture Grasses Healthy by Eleanor Blazer   Few things are prettier this time of year than watching horses graze on a beautiful pasture. To maintain forage, as well as the view, it’s important to do what you can to keep grass plants healthy. Just like horses … Read More

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