Horse Sense for the Holidays by Catherine Madera ‘Tis the season to hurry, hurry, hurry. As I write this, Thanksgiving is around the corner and I feel my thoughts amping up. By mid-December I’m usually tired of Christmas, and all its busy “cheer.” Before I allow myself to get … Read More
Help for Fearful Riders and Their Teachers by Laura Daly and Jennifer Becton Are you a fearful rider? Have you been searching for help in overcoming your fear so that you can finally achieve your horseback riding dreams? Or, are you a riding instructor or horse trainer who struggles to … Read More
Celebrating Two Super Seniors This year we changed things up by making our annual contest a photo essay. The best photo essays tell a story in pictures and we all know a picture is “worth a thousand words.” With that in mind, here’s a few thousand words of priceless images. … Read More
Ensure Your Horse is Getting Enough of this Essential by Alayne Blickle Early December is probably your last chance to set up a water supply that won’t freeze or get icy cold before Ol’ Man Winter sneaks in and catches us off guard. A horse drinks 8 to 12 … Read More
Calm Persistence Avoids a Battle by Marilyn Pineda We recently held a play day on a beautiful weekend in October here on our Fire Mountain Trail Course. Twenty-one riders turned out, ranging in ages from 3 to 85, and represented many levels of experience. The play day was fashioned … Read More
Norwegian Fjord Horses from the Northwest Headed to the Rose Parade! by Teressa Moen Kandianis There are quite a few Norwegian Fjord Horses in the Pacific Northwest –on both the wet and the dry side. Over the years, these horses have become more frequent competitors in dressage, eventing, western, and … Read More
Bayleen in Pictures: 1976-2013 by Allison Trimble One of the hardest things about loving a special horse is the inevitable passing. This past year has been a tough one for my family as we have experienced this twice. The most significant was the loss of my lifelong friend Bayleen, … Read More
How to Practice the Figures for Show Day Success by Michelle Binder-Zolezzi Once you have established a venue for western dressage in your area it is time to start practicing the figures. At a recent cowboy dressage event, Eitan Beth-Halachmy said to me, “Without figures there is no training.” … Read More
How to Determine when Your Partner Needs a Diet Change by Gina Fresquez, MS, CHHC Taking care of the senior horse is one topic I hold dear to my heart as I have a 27-year-old mare that has been with me through thick and thin. Having owned her for … Read More
Making this Holiday Season Meaningful by Karen Pickering There are times it’s hard to be thankful and the last several years have certainly been trying. Regardless, I’m thankful for the many blessings I continue to receive. Somehow, the ads come through, people are generous and helpful and I see kindness … Read More
