Get Busy Riding, Winning Prizes, and Having More Fun with ABHA! The ABHA Century Club is a fun way to combine horseback riding, socialize with other riders, and compete to win prizes and recognition. Participating riders sign up to ride 100 miles, ride 100 hours on their horse, or … Read More
by Brent Rollins Now that you can lead and touch your mustang, it is time for groundwork. With groundwork you will be addressing all areas of desensitizing. Flagging is an excellent desensitizing method that uses a small flag attached to a training stick or whip. When flagging, don’t put … Read More
by Sherri Rossmiller Those who live on farms will eventually be faced with the dilemma of vermin control. When you have a never-ending food source, measures have to be taken to safeguard the health of your animals. If you’re like me, I hate dealing with any poison, … Read More
How One Company is Streamlining an American Tradition by Catherine Madera In the early 19th century, participation in a “barn raising” was a common event in rural America. An essential structure for the farmer, barns were costly and required more labor than a family could provide on their … Read More
by Laura Daly Do you schedule rides with friends and then cancel? Do you feel guilty for not spending more time with your horse? Do you worry if your horse makes the simplest mistake or change in gait? On the other extreme, do you find yourself doing risky activities around … Read More
DVD Review by Kim Baker Do you desire a better relationship with your horse? Want to put a great foundation on your young horse? Groundwork Essentials: Foundation that Lasts a Lifetime is a wonderful way to build trust with your horse, gain each other’s respect, establish you as your horse’s … Read More
Washington Reining Horse Association kicks off the 2014 show season with the Spring Fling and Derby sponsored by Sky River Equestrian Center April 10 -13 at the Appleatchee Riding Club in Wenatchee. Due to the large attendance at the Spring Fling show in 2013, we have changed the schedule for 2014 … Read More
Prepare Your Horse to Cross Frozen Puddles by Mark Bolender When trail riding in the winter, early spring, and/or late fall, you can expect to find frozen puddles. The crackling sound of breaking ice often catches horses by surprise, putting the rider at risk of being dismounted when it … Read More
August Show to Fund Scholarship Program Through AQHA Washington State Quarter Horse Association is proud to announce that they will be hosting the Region One Scholarship Show in conjunction with Oregon and Alaska AQHA State Affiliates. All proceeds from the show will go to fund a life-long $5,000.00 annual regional … Read More
by Marilyn Pineda We often hear the phrase “be the alpha mare” when given the description of how to relate to our horse if we desire its respect. But what does that mean, and why is it important? Are you the “alpha” with your horse and, if not, how can … Read More
