Improve Your Horse’s Health and Cut Down on Chores by Alayne Blickle, Horses for Clean Water Use of rubber stall mats offers an excellent manure management technique. The firm, level surface makes chore time simpler; you can easily scoop up manure and soiled bedding, leaving clean bedding behind. With … Read More
The Path to a Diagnosis by James Bryant, DVM, Diplomate ACVS Pilchuck Veterinary Hospital’s new Equine Performance Sports Medicine Institute marks the latest milestone in the hospital’s 50-year history. A dedicated facility on Pilchuck’s campus, the Institute is led by James Bryant, DVM, DACVS. Just like their human counterparts, … Read More
How to Avoid Emotional Decisions by Karen Pickering Every year I write about New Year’s resolutions. It just seems fitting to start over in January, whether it’s a new diet, a resolve to ride more, or an entire laundry list of things to change. It seems fitting to pause … Read More
Keys to Avoiding a Dangerous Syndrome by Gayle Ecker Fall—and even winter—is often a time of increased colic calls to veterinarians. While not all colic can be prevented, paying attention to your management of the horse can go a long way to decrease the incidence, and the suffering … Read More
Ten Tips for Buying in the Virtual Marketplace by Katie Shoultz The old adage of “buyer beware” can be elevated to an entirely new level when purchasing a horse sight unseen. With a virtual equine marketplace at the touch of a screen or click of a mouse, buyers and sellers … Read More
Mid-Winter Getaway for Horse Lovers by Catherine Madera Pacific Northwest horse owners are a tough lot: riding horses in one of the wettest climates in the nation isn’t for sissies. But even the hardiest equestrian can find their spirits dampened by February and the Washington State Horse Expo … Read More
Transform Your Riding with Inspirational and Innovative Breathing Techniques by Jenny Rolfe Inspired by the connection that breathing techniques can bring, this follow-up to Ride From the Heart is written to empower trainers, teachers and riders of all disciplines to connect with the horse and build a relationship built on … Read More
Meet an Accomplished, Blind, Dressage Rider by Betsy Fradd, WSU 4-H Extension It’s not often you see a guide dog, a horse and a 4-H equestrian together in the horse barn at the 4-H State Fair. It’s not often you meet a teen like Ali Steenis. Sight-impaired since birth, … Read More
Nick Muir Wins Reserve Championship in Youth 13 and Under Reining WRHA would like to congratulate Nick Muir on his NRHA North American Affiliate Reserve Championship in Youth 13 and Under Reining. Nick competed at the NRHA North American Affiliate Championship show held in conjunction with the NRHA Futurity … Read More
Build a Confident Horse with this Challenging Obstacle The first step is to make sure that you have your Bolender Bubble in place. This means that your horse understands that it can’t invade your personal space under any circumstance. If this fundamental principle is not firmly established, then back up … Read More
