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AQHA Regional Championships and Concurrent AQHA Show

Win WSQHA Points August 14-19 in Spanaway, WA!   Washington State Quarter Horse Association is honored to be the hosts for the AQHA Regional Championships boasting over $100,000 in awards. The show will be held in Spanaway, WA August 14-19 and will offer a full slate of the new Rookie classes, 4H Open Breed classes, and …

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Developing a True Connection with Your Horse: Part 4

July 2014

Liberty Work Part 4 by Alice Trindle   In examining the suggestions within the past three articles about liberty work, I hope you have been able get out to play with your horse—no strings attached! Items that are key to your success include being mindful of why you want to accomplish …

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When Performance Comes Naturally

Finding a Horse for the Job by Catherine Madera   When I was a girl, the most annoying comment I heard about my physical appearance was this: “You’re tall—you must play basketball!” Apparently, the genes which determined my above average stature automatically gave me talent and a desire for the game, …

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Trailer Preparation Tips for Travel Season

Play it Safe and Protect Precious Cargo Courtesy of USRider     Before the start of the travel season, it is critically important for horse owners to perform basic, yet essential, maintenance on their trailers. USRider, the national provider of roadside emergency assistance for horse owners, reminds equestrians to invest …

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Equine Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Part 1

An Unusual Colic in a Performance Horse: Part 1 by R. Paul Schwab, DVM   Colic in horses is a stressful situation for owner, horse, and veterinarian. It’s especially difficult on the chronic colic cases where the horse continues to have low grade pain despite passing manure and even eating off …

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Fun with Freestyle

WRHA Offers Freestyle Reining Classes at All Events by Sam Etsell   The National Reining Horse Association offers a variety of classes for all ages and skill levels. One class that appeals to a wide audience is the freestyle. Open to all participants, the freestyle allows competitors to break out …

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Performance and a Balanced Mouth

How Dental Health Affects Athletic Ability by Jennifer Warmke with Dr. Hannah Mueller   How could a young, well-cared for performance horse end up with behavioral issues and a handful of medical problems that could have been easily prevented? By neglecting regular dental care. “Whether dealing with a young horse in …

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Developing a True Connection with Your Horse: Part 3

Liberty with Relaxation, Rhythm, and Straightness: Part 3 by Alice Trindle   For many of us out west, riding is primarily pursued in a western-type costume. Our western saddle with a saddle horn, more rigid tree, and larger base stirrups has specific purposes for the jobs we need to accomplish with …

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Performance Horse Challenges

Help Your Horse Be the Best He Can Be by Karen Pickering   What is a performance horse? Normally we think of racehorses, 3-day event horses or any horse performing at high levels of exertion. This would qualify most of our English or Western performance events. Even a trail horse …

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Horses with People Problems

Keep it Simple to Have a Happy Horse by Allison Trimble   “I rarely have met a horse with a problem of their own in my life, but I have met many horses with a people problem. Are there any tips on retraining people to get in tune with the …

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