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A Million Little Pieces

Thoughts on Process by Catherine Madera     Summer is in full swing and I have a lot on my mind. Top of the list includes finishing my latest novel Rhinestones and my new horse Mateo. When this issue goes to print, I plan to be starting Mateo under saddle … Read More

Training the Trail Horse

Five Fundamental Skills of a Good Trail Horse by Robert Eversole   We ask a lot of our trail mounts and most of what we’re asking isn’t what they’d be doing if they were the ones making the choices. This difference in desires is why trail rides can turn into … Read More

Polo: Equine Warriors

Portraits by Bob Tabor   Polo: Equine Warriors is a stunning coffee table photography book that brings to life the inner psyche of the polo pony. Trained and bred for courage, strength, speed, and agility, polo ponies also maintain an incredible beauty and elegance. Freeing themselves from the herd mentality, … Read More

Pressure Proof Your Riding

How Your Mindset Influences Riding Success and Enjoyment by Daniel Stewart   Karen asks, “I recently moved up a level and the added pressure is making it hard for me to stay positive. Is there anything I do to enjoy myself again?”     This is a wonderful question. Our horses mean … Read More

Winterize Your Facility

Top Ten Things to Do Now to Prepare for Winter by Laurie Cerny   Before we know it winter will be here. And there’s nothing worse than seeing the first snowflakes fall and realizing your barn isn’t ready for winter. Here’s a list of ten chores to do now in preparation … Read More

Riding Well Grounded

Breaking Down the Elements by Marilyn Pineda, Fire Mountain Trail Course     We have all sorts of fun visitors at Fire Mountain Trail Course and Darryl Weidkamp and his horse Clancy were no exception. Darryl is an avid backcountry rider and had previously been to our trail course as a … Read More

Equine Vaccination 101

Help Safeguard Your Horse by Learning the Basics of Vaccine Storage and Administration by Dave Sauter, DVM   Vaccination in horses, like in humans, has had a huge impact in reducing the incidence and severity of many serious diseases. Some of these diseases can have fatal consequences or are highly contagious, … Read More

How Bella Got Her Groove Back

An Unusual Story of Animal Hoarding by Alise Lamoreaux     Zumwalt Prairie is high altitude grassland, a place to admire the beauty of the land with its mountainous elevations. The history of the place is filled with stories of Chief Joseph, his tribe’s horses, and such legendary horsemen as … Read More

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