New Release from Western Horseman by Al Dunning and Benny Guitron Top horsemen Al Dunning and Benny Guitron have partnered with award-winning photographer Robert Dawson and writer Deanna Lally to create Western Horseman’s latest book, The Art of Hackamore Training. Dunning and Guitron are among the few modern masters … Read More
Safe Guard Your Horse Safe from a Poisonous Plant Family by Eleanor Blazer You say “potato,” I say, “poison;” you say “tomato,” I say “toxin.” These plants are members of the nightshade (solanaccae) family and include eggplant, tobacco, chili and bell peppers, horse nettle, and jimsonweed. There are more … Read More
Blazer Presence is Growing in the Northwest! The ABHA expanded their foot print at this year’s Expo. We doubled the size of our booth and had a horse stall on each end. Horses were rotated twice a day and varied in size, color and age. A total of … Read More
How to Determine if You’re Saving Money by Gina Fresquez, M.S., CHHC With quality hay prices reaching an all-time high here in the Pacific Northwest (avg. $18/bale) many horse owners are looking for alternative hay sources that won’t break the bank. Some may even be tempted to ditch that … Read More
How to Travel Safely with Horses by Raye Lochert Everyday untold numbers of tractor trailers motor down the road carrying materials from here to there. Before being entrusted with a rig weighing in the neighborhood of 80,000 pounds, truck drivers spend time in school learning about the working parts … Read More
A Gentle Introduction to an Extreme Sport by Aarene Storms One horse, one rider, one very long trail: this is the essence of the sport of endurance riding. The riders might be awake as early as 4 am and in the saddle by 5, ready to face 25, 50, … Read More
It’s Easier than Ever to Learn More About the Blazer Horse Online Since the incorporation of the American Blazer Horse Association in 2006, the ABHA has enjoyed a presence on the World Wide Web at www.blazerhorse.com. Ken and Deanna Wirz took on the role as web masters and we appreciated … Read More
Protect Yourself When Buying or Selling Horses by Allison Trimble, Willfully Guided Horsemanship One of the most highly debated topics surrounding horse sales is the pre-purchase exam. Should I do one? How do I pick a vet? What do I do with the results? These can all be tough … Read More
How Raye Lochert Gives Back to Riders by Catherine Madera The equestrian world has changed tremendously in the last 20 years. It’s the information age and one simply needs to choose their favorite way to learn. About anything and everything. If you have the money and time you … Read More
Disinfect Your Barn and Maintain a Healthy Environment by Dave Sauter, DVM With spring in the air and a “fresh start” on everyone’s mind, there’s no better time to talk about disinfecting your horse facility. Whether talking about a surgical instrument, hospital room, horse stall, trailer or barn implement, the … Read More
