Training Thru Trust with Kade Mills by Allison Trimble, Willfully Guided Horsemanship and Kade Mills There is no arguing that a horse’s introduction to training, his start, is crucial. This is the time of year that 2- year-olds across the nation are beginning their journey to become show horses. … Read More
What You Need to Know for 2013 by Marv Tjoelker, Partner/CEO, Larson Gross CPAs & Consultants Now that we have turned the page on 2012 and begun a new year, the time has come to focus our attention once again on our annual income tax returns. For horse … Read More
Part 2: How MRI Aided Diagnosis and Treatment by James Bryant, DVM, Diplomate ACVS This is part two of our case study. Our patient is an 8-year-old Thoroughbred cross gelding used for hunter classes that came to Pilchuck with acute lameness. Evaluation, Day 2 On the second part of … Read More
Part 1: New Research Sheds Light on a Centuries Old Condition by Dave Sauter, DVM During early December, the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) held its 58th annual convention in Anaheim, California. One of the highlights of the annual meeting is the Frank J. Milne State-of-the-Art Lecture, which debuted … Read More
A Champion Thoroughbred’s Unlikely Journey from California to Kentucky by Milton C. Toby Which Thoroughbred is the best race horse hardly anyone remembers? What horse beat Triple Crown winner Citation in four consecutive races, and set three world records in the process? While Seabiscuit is perhaps the best-known Thoroughbred … Read More
Finding Common Ground in Your Training Philosophy by Allison Trimble, Willfully Guided Horsemanship I discourage people from anthropomorphizing their horses. “Anthropomorphizing” is attribution of human motivation, characteristics, or behavior to inanimate objects or animals. I discourage it because people are usually bringing their own emotions to the table and … Read More
Learn the “Golden Rules” for Pasture Management by Alayne Blickle, Horses for Clean Water If you are fortunate enough to have horse pasture winter is the time to baby it. It’s also important to realize that a good stand of grass is critical for environmental health. Grass roots hold … Read More
Four Things to Consider Before Purchasing Your Next Ride by Robert Eversole It’s a brand new year and maybe a fresh start on the trail with a new companion. I’m often asked what kind of horse makes a good trail horse and my usual answer is “one with four … Read More
How Breathing Enhances Connection by Jenny Rolfe This series of articles will help to transform your relationship with your horse through techniques of core breathing. This journey of enlightenment for me began years ago as I was training Delfin my ex-bullfighting Spanish stallion. On one particular day, when we were working … Read More
Growing into the Future with the Blazer Horse The American Blazer Horse Association celebrated its 6th year since incorporating in 2006 with their 6th Annual Banquet and Business meeting on November 3rd. Held for the second year at the beautiful Idaho Horse Park in Nampa, Idaho, the event theme this … Read More
