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You Too Can Qualify For the Adequan NAAC

How to Secure a Place in Oklahoma City by Sam Etsell   Coming into the show season, it is important for all riders to set goals. One goal that many NRHA and WRHA riders have in common is qualifying for the Adequan North American Affiliate Championships in November. This 10-day …

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What Every Horseman Needs to Know

Guidelines for Good Training by Kim Roe   Over my career as a horse trainer, I’ve developed a horseman’s protocol or “code” for good training. I keep these priorities in mind whenever I’m working with a horse, and teach my students to do the same. These are not so much training …

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The Best of the West

Equine Events for Everyone by Catherine Madera   I started my year of equine event attendance early, and with a bang, by attending the National Finals Rodeo in December. The shopping and action are similar, in some ways, to an Expo experience—pumped up on steroids! I saw things in Vegas …

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Equine Events

Horse Activities in Full Swing by Karen Pickering   I lost my mom over a month ago; she was 93 years old. These recent expos bring back fond memories of traveling to equine events with her. She was my biggest supporter over the years and a big part of the …

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Brigitte’s Bits on Barrel Racing

Fitness and Goal Setting: Get Ready for a New Season by Brigitte Mackenzie   The excitement of the competition year begins with a fresh set of goals. This season will be approximately the 32nd time I have done this process and it’s always a challenge to get started when the …

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Diatomaceous Earth and Parasite Control

Are there Beneficial Skeletons in Your Barn? by Eleanor Blazer   Skeletal remains found in horse barn! In many barns across the country skeletal remains of ancient microscopic single celled algae called diatoms may be found. When entering a barn that is known to harbor diatoms, the best place to find …

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The First 24 Hours

What to Look for After Your Mare Foals by Brandi Holohan, DVM   This is the day; you have waited 11 long months and your mare has delivered her foal. It took about 20 to 30 minutes from her water breaking to her delivering the foal. It is generally advised …

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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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