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Treasure in the Tack Room

My Best Training Tool by Catherine Madera   Last month a halter worn by equine superstar Zenyatta sold at auction for over $6,000. Dubbed “The Queen of Racing,” Zenyatta soared to popularity after breaking numerous records on the track. She failed to win the 2010 Breeder’s Cup Classic (placing second), …

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Co-Champions Named at Spring Fling

Competitors Surprise in Wenatchee by Sam Etsell   The WRHA kicked off the year with over 500 runs at the Spring Fling in Wenatchee, Washington. Sponsored by Woodley Ranch, the Spring Fling hosted the non-pro and open derbies. What made this event so different from previous years is that in …

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Sponsors Enable Northwest Emerald Masters Futurity

Added Monies a Boon for September Show   WSQHA is proud to continue the tradition of the Northwest Emerald Masters Futurity due to the generosity of our sponsors. For 2012 there is total added money of $5,000 for the open rider division. Monies courtesy of Cindy McCraw of Riverside Ranch, …

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Planning a Horseback Wedding

How to Safely Include a Horse in Your Special Day by Jasmine Cyphert   Many engaged horsewomen imagine riding into their wedding ceremony on horseback. I had that opportunity last August and rode my black mustang gelding Weston in a long white dress. He walked proudly and stood calmly in …

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WRHA Thanks its Sponsors

Spotlight on Woodley Ranch and Reining Sire Professor Smart   Woodley Ranch of Oregon graciously sponsored the first show of the year and WRHA would love to let the community know what they have to offer. Woodley Ranch, located in Stayton, Oregon, is home to proven reining sire Professor Smart. …

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Conditioning Your Horse for the Trail

Spare Your Horse the Unpleasant Side Effects of Being a “Weekend Warrior” by Raye Lochert   Trail riding is the most popular equine activity among horse owners. However, unfortunate side effects of a weekend on the trail can include things like colic, tying up, and a variety of lameness issues all …

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Get Ready for Riding Season

10 Tips for Trail Riders by Robert Eversole   Unless you’ve maintained your riding schedule throughout the winter (and if you have, Bravo to you!) this is an excellent time to start prepping not only yourself for the start of riding season, but also to get your horse or mule …

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Tendon and Ligament Injuries

From Prevention to Prognosis by Michelle Delco, DVM, DACVS   Tendon and ligament injuries are common causes of equine lameness, responsible for up to 30 percent of lameness in athletic horses by some estimates. With the changing of the seasons, following is some timely information on preventing tendon and ligament …

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Shopping for Snake Oil

Good Horsemanship is Developed, Not Sold by Allison Trimble   I had a funny thought while preparing for my first expo—what am I selling? As a clinician, the methods and philosophy are most important, but the merchandising is where you are sustained. This is a business like any other and it’s …

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Nothing Like a Little Fresh Air

Spring Expos help Prepare for Summer Riding by Karen Pickering   I look forward to spring and summer as this is the time of year to get out on the trails, go camping and enjoy the outdoors. It’s a chance for our horses to stretch their legs, too, especially if …

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