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Kensington Revamps the Best-Selling Luggage Collection

New, improved, and ready to hit the road! Kensington Products is excited to debut their newly redesigned luggage collections. Utilizing feedback from their loyal customers, they have set out to make their best sellers even better. The revamped products still feature the same durable fabrics and attention to detail equestrians … Read More

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Dreams Can Come True – Determination, Faith, and Friendship Get it Done

The last few weeks have been a flurry of activity around our new place. While I’m grateful to Duke and Wendy Croney for their hospitality, it was time to become independent. For nearly four months the Croneys hosted our horses and our temporary RV on their property until we could … Read More

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Milo the Mustang Makes Progress – First Trail Ride a Success!

Photos by Tracey Hamilton

Article by Tracey Hamilton Back in January and February I shared about our curious little Mustang named Milo. He had the peculiar habit of lying down in the arena when he didn’t want to work. Our student leader Heather has been consistently showing up at the barn in between school … Read More

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Cow Work Foundations Workshop at Iron Legacy Ranch – Region 1 Event Represents New Approach to Education

Article by Phil Peterson and Rowanne Fairchild CHA Region 1 is taking a new approach to community and continued education in 2021. Region 1 is found in Oregon, Idaho, Washington, Montana, Alaska, British Columbia, and Alberta. Every winter, they host a regional conference that exhibits some of the best instruction, … Read More

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Sugar and Hoof Health – Multiple Factors Lead to Changes in Equine Hooves

Sugar phobia has reached a point where virtually any problem with a horse’s hooves may be blamed on sugar. From thrush to weak laminar connections, sugar is blamed. This phobia often comes with stories of how horses’ feet have improved once the diet was changed. However, sugar is rarely the … Read More

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Training Transitions – This Vital Exercise Should be Part of Every Training Session

Extended trot results from many transitions from working trot to a extended and back again.

As a young and serious rider my teacher would often tell me, “You need to work on your transitions more.” I’d do as I was told, but I never really understood why. I didn’t find them easy or fun, and neither did my horse. Now I’m wearing the instructor’s hat, … Read More

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Saws on the Trail – This Must-Have Trail Tool Comes in a Variety of Shapes and Sizes

Photos by Robert Eversole

Trees happen, and they occasionally fall. It’s better to have a saw than have to turn around. Most often you can step over or ride around fallen limbs and downed trunks. Just as often it’s not safe to do so. When windfall blocks the trail not only is it sometimes … Read More

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What Makes Good Hay? The Basics on Hay for Horses

Photo by Kim Roe

Few things are more important for horse health than good hay. We’re fortunate that the Pacific Northwest produces some of the best hay in the world. With hay prices escalating and worldwide demand high, it’s worth knowing some basics on how to select hay before you trot down to the … Read More

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Equina USA – Carefully Formulated and Effective German Supplements Available in the United States

EquinaVet is an equine nutritional company that was founded over 35 years ago in Germany by the brilliant scientist and horseman, Klaus Beckmann. Equina produces a complete line of supplements that adhere to the meticulous standards of the maker. The protocols for sourcing and production are unsurpassed. Klaus was unique … Read More

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An Interview with Drew Doggett about his new book, WILD: The Legendary Horses of Sable Island

  I recently had the privilege of reviewing this beautiful new book. It’s stunning, breathtaking and will be a treasured coffee-table book. Let me take you through an interesting interview, a behind-the-scenes look at how this book came to be. Karen Pickering, Publisher, The Northwest Horse Source.        … Read More

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