ABHA honors Harper, Cram with Ambassador Award

Valuable Members Honored at Annual Banquet   In November, members gathered at the Idaho Center in Nampa for the fifth annual ABHA banquet. At the event, the Association took time out to honor two members who have made lasting contributions on behalf of Blazer Horses. The newest recipients of the …

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WSQHA Royalty Court

Queen Competition is Under Way!   WSQHA is pleased to announce that the 2012-2013 Washington State Quarter Horse Queen competition is under way, the first runner-up will be crowned Princess. Serving as an Ambassador to the WSQHA, our Queen and Princess will promote community awareness of the American Quarter Horse …

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Selecting a Trail Horse

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Finding—and Training—Your Best Trail Horse   by Mark Bolender Selecting a horse for trail riding is not an easy process because several factors must be carefully considered. Ultimately, it’s a decision about which horse is right for a particular rider and that’s just the beginning in creating the “perfect” trail …

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Twincreeks Bed, Breakfast, and Bale: Cowgirl Getaway

Vancouver City Slicker Enjoys a Special Equine Retreat by Diana Mark   Twincreeks is a beautiful eight-acre ranch located in the rural area of Glenora in the Cowichan Valley, ten minutes southwest of Duncan, on Vancouver Island, and only a ferry ride away from the Lower Mainland. The facility has …

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The Horseman’s Lifestyle

Celebrating a Grand Passion by: Catherine Madera   Riding a horse is not a gentle hobby, to be picked up and laid down like a game of solitaire. It is a grand passion. It seizes a person whole and, once it has done so, he will have to admit that …

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Setting Goals for Managing Your Horse Property, Part 1

Planning the To-do List and Locating Resources by Alayne Blickle, Horses for Clean Water   In working with horse owners who are setting up small acreage for horse keeping, I often see a struggle between balancing the “to do” list and having enough time, money or other resources (such as …

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A Jiggy Problem

Retraining an Annoying Habit by Kim Roe   Many riders have experienced the annoyance of a horse who “jigs” by taking small, tense trot steps. The horse refuses to walk and may sway his hips from side to side. Jigging may be accompanied by head tossing, pulling, tongue and mouth problems, and …

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Equine Vaccinations

Basic Guidelines for Horses at Home and on the Road by Alexandra Abramson-Mooney, DVM, Ragan Garrett, DVM and Crystal Williams, DVM   A good immunization program is a critical component of an equine health maintenance program and is essential to responsible horse ownership. Updated strategies for vaccinating horses are maintained …

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Introducing WSQHA Professional Horsemen

Qualified Instructors Bound by AQHA’s Code of Ethics     The AQHA Professional Horsemen Division is comprised of qualified horse trainers who provide service to the American Quarter Horse industry in a professional manner. To meet AQHA’s eligibility requirements, these professionals must demonstrate the highest standards of personal and professional integrity …

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Buying A Horse Trailer

Use Care in the Purchase of Your Horse’s “Ride” by: Leigh Goodison Grieve   The most important thing before buying a horse trailer, whether it’s new or used, is to first measure your horse. This includes width, height (withers to ground/poll to the ground), and length (chest to tail/muzzle to …

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