Article by Rebecca Michal Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA) promotes excellence in safety and education by certifying riding instructors, accrediting equine facilities, producing educational conferences, and publishing educational resources, go to www.CHA.Horse for more information. Our member programs are the heartbeat of the association, here is one story. Many people … Read More
The holiday season is wonderful for many reasons: visiting with family and friends, favorite foods of the season, music, holiday lights and decorations, presents, and, hopefully, a little time off from work. We all want to give holiday gifts that will be truly enjoyed by those we love. Here we … Read More
This past summer I was busy getting fences in, a garden shed remodeled for the horses, a new roof on the house, and getting connected in a new region. Adjusting to a new climate has been interesting. It’s a stark difference from Western Washington. Our elevation here in Peyton, Colorado … Read More
The subscription streaming site BarrelRacing.com launched on October 25, 2021, following an exciting fall filming and production schedule with some of barrel racing’s biggest names. The new on-demand video platform created by Barrel Racing Magazine provides direct access to leading barrel racing professionals with relevant topics designed to educate and inspire barrel racers. With … Read More
Q: I’m a student who is having some trouble finding some information if you can help me that would be appreciated! 1. Describe an example of intersexual selection in horse behaviour? 2. Describe behaviours that might change in a mare when it “comes into season” 3. How is the breeding … Read More
Safe Landings is a new online platform featuring organizations that are looking for program horses to provide opportunities for horse owners, rescues, and transition centers to find homes for their equines in need of a next chapter. “For horses to remain an important part of American life and have a viable … Read More
Photo: Healthy pasture grasses in their growing seasons contain plenty of both omega 3 and omega 6. If your horse is lucky enough to graze on pasture much of the year, you generally do not need to concern yourself with additional supplementation. But in colder climates like the Northwest where … Read More
I recently came across this post and thought I would share it with my viewers. This is some great information! There is so much to consider when getting into horses. Housing is just one of the many expenses that you will incur, whether you’re remodeling an existing building or putting … Read More
Growing up in a small Maine town, Chris Lombard had never ridden a horse—never even touched one. But on one fateful night, as what he’d thought was a happy twenty-something life full of love and possibility fell suddenly apart, he met two horses and looked into their eyes. What he saw inspired … Read More
Balancing a book and a water bottle on a white plastic chair, I made my way into my horse’s pasture where I would settle myself for some reading and quiet time. Acknowledging my presence, my gelding Cody lifted his head. He immediately lowered it again, satisfied that the chair was … Read More
