What is your name and age? Hadley Wagter. I am 8 years old. How long have you been involved with horses? Since I was born; my mom is a trainer. I learned to canter when I was four years old. Do you have a trainer? Yes — my … Read More
By Jack Kintner The Rhodes River Ranch sits way back in the Cascade foothills in the Stillaguamish River’s North Fork Valley, a place of enduring legends. Like Western writer Zane Grey, who pursued steelhead here, leaving his name on at least one famous fishing hole. Not as many fishermen show … Read More
Source: State Veterinarian Number Confirmed: 1; Number Suspected: 6; Number Exposed: 7; Facility Type: Boarding Facility; Notes: A boarding facility in Whatcom County is under voluntary quarantine after a horse has tested positive for Equine Influenza. For more information about Equine Influenza go to https://aaep.org/sites/default/files/Documents/Outside%20Linked%20Documents/DiseaseFactsheet_EquineInfluenza_FINAL-Cobranded.pdf All information is sourced from … Read More
Game #2 in the Series of the Seven Games Last month we talked about the process of developing communication with a horse, and how yielding from physical pressure is a major factor. The two basic ways are steady, physical pressure and rhythmic, nonphysical pressure. A horse will move away from … Read More
On cold, wet, dark winter days when I’ve changed clothes multiple times because I’m soaked to the skin, and I’m feeling frustrated because the tractor broke down, and then the wind blows down a tree destroying a horse fence, and my fingers are too frozen to open a bucket of … Read More
Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1; Number Exposed: Unknown; Facility Type: Boarding Facility; Age: 21; Gender: Mare; Breed: Quarter Horse (QH); Clinical Signs: Ataxia, Painful Neck, proprioceptive deficits in hind end; Confirmation Date: 3/24/2021; Horse Status: Affected And Alive; Notes: A 21-year-old Quarter Horse mare from … Read More
Protective legwear technology was forever changed with the introduction of the Flexion by Legacy boots. Now that same specialized protection is available in bell boots to safeguard your horse’s heels and hooves. Flexion technology provides protection without sacrificing flexibility. This creates a flush, secure fit to protect the heels and … Read More
The WORX 20V Power Share GT Revolution 12″ Trimmer/Edger/Mini-Mower is perfect for homeowners looking forward to maintaining a neatly manicured lawn with minimum hassle. The GT Revolution is the most fully featured grass trimmer WORX has ever offered. This 3-in-1 trimmer functions as a powerful grass trimmer, precision edger and mini-mower—all … Read More
Whether you are a first-time homebuyer or a seasoned homeowner, it’s good to revisit topics that are unique to acreage properties so there are no surprises in the process. Here’s a good overview of things to consider when purchasing a home on acreage. Well Water A typical well test … Read More
By Lynn Acton Relationships with horses are complex and ever-changing. This is one of the reasons why horsemanship can become a lifelong pursuit. There’s always a balance to be struck with our equine partners, and it demands continual growth and understanding on our side. In this book, horsewoman Lynn Acton … Read More
