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Ranch Sorting: Fun for Any Horse and Rider

August 5, 2020February 1, 2012 by Allison Trimble

Fall in Love with this Affordable, Family-Friendly Sport by Allison Trimble Equestrians are always looking for ways to enjoy their horses. I personally fell in love with working cowhorse, but that is not a sport for everyone. Cowhorse competition requires a high level of commitment, both of time and …

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Respect in the Stall

June 30, 2020February 1, 2012 by Raye Lochert

Handling Confined and Cranky Horses by Raye Lochert, Raye Lochert Horsemanship Stall time is a fact of life for many horses. Unfortunately, many horses are not safe in a stall: they may lunge to get at hay or grain, be aggressive, or just hard to catch. With a little time you …

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A Dream Come True

August 5, 2020February 1, 2012 by Karen Pickering

On Choosing an Equine Lifestyle by Karen Pickering It was summer of 1995 when I decided I wanted to create a magazine. Decisions are sometimes difficult and life choices are not easy, but I believe the magazine is what I was meant to do. I’m privileged and lucky to …

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Willfully Guided Horsemanship

August 5, 2020February 1, 2012 by Catherine Madera

Seeing Through the Eyes of the Horse by: Catherine Madera Willfully: (adverb) acting intentionally, deliberately, of one’s own free will, voluntarily, willingly and with purpose. Guided: (verb) lead, piloted, steered, instructed, directed. Trainer Allison Trimble thought carefully about naming her style of horsemanship. She wanted something reflective of …

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Hoof Abscesses

August 5, 2020February 1, 2012 by Northwest Horse Source

Diagnosing and Treating a Common Ailment by R. Paul Schwab, DVM Most horse owners will eventually deal with an abscess in their horse’s hoof. The common scenario is sudden, non-weight bearing lameness in one of the legs. Hoof abscess pain is so severe that many people think that their horse has …

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Touched by Cavalia

August 5, 2020February 1, 2012 by Northwest Horse Source

An Inspiring Night Under the Big Top by: Katlyn Schaer Two horses galloping across stage is how the show Cavalia begins. Man tried to conquer the spirit of the horse after the introduction of the performers, however, once they discovered the willfulness of this majestic creature they decided to …

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Sky River Equestrian Center: Breaking the Rules and Enjoying the Ride

August 5, 2020January 1, 2012 by Catherine Madera

Reining and Dressage Stable a Haven for Washington Amateurs by Catherine Madera The equestrian community isn’t unlike a high school cafeteria sometimes: English people stay together, western people stay together, and there’s plenty of attitude between the two groups. At Sky River Equestrian Center in Sultan, Washington, no …

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Checkers Takes the Challenge

August 5, 2020December 1, 2011 by Mark Bolender

The Joy of Demonstrating at the AQHA Show by Mark Bolender I love the AQHA shows. In July of 2011 I had the privilege of attending the Region 5 event in Langley, British Columbia. I was a demonstrator, clinician, and judge for the sport of Mountain Trail and Trail …

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Hock Health

August 5, 2020December 1, 2011 by Northwest Horse Source

The Care and Keeping of this Important Joint by Paul Schwab, D.V. M. Most horses at some time in their life will develop some amount of arthritis in one or more joints. The hock is one of the more common locations for arthritis. The hock in the horse is basically the …

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Youth Under 18 Category: Courtney Kimpel and Ella

August 5, 2020December 1, 2011 by Northwest Horse Source

We thunder through the forest, mane and tail whipping like a spurt of black flame in the wind created by our passage. We are flying, hooves barely seeming to touch the ground. Trees whip past, distinct and each leaf separate until they blur together as we pass. I breathe in …

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