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CHA Presents Dreamswept Mountain Resort – Escape the Stress of the City and Visit the Mountains

June 10, 2020June 3, 2020 by Tamea Denault

Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA) promotes excellence in safety and education by certifying riding instructors, accrediting equine facilities, producing educational conferences, and publishing educational resources. Dreamswept Mountain Resort is nestled in the Kettle River Range above Lake Roosevelt and welcomes summer guests. A CHA Program Member, Dreamswept receives both horse and … Read More

Wild Hearts Graduate Learns with Young Mustang – The Search for a Team Member Continues

June 10, 2020June 3, 2020 by Stonewater Mustangs

Photo by Stonewater Staff

Stonewater Mustangs Wild Hearts student, Avery, has graduated out of the program and has decided to stay involved with us as a volunteer. With Dorothea’s coaching, she has been helping start Milo under saddle. This is what she shared with me about her experience: “I came to my first horse … Read More

Tack is Useful Art – The Stuff We Need and the Stuff We Love

August 5, 2020June 3, 2020 by Kim Roe

Photo by Kim Roe

I just wanted to mow the lawn. After weeks of rain the sky finally cleared. My grass was knee deep and I figured I could get a little done after the evening chores. But five minutes into the job one of the tires fell off its rim. Oh bother! There … Read More

Tack and Memories – Collection of Gear Represents Special People, Horses, and Rides

August 5, 2020June 3, 2020 by Karen Pickering

Photo by Hal Cook

I love bridles and have quite a collection of them — some of which I’ve never used. I have three saddles, two of which I rarely use. I have memories associated with each piece of equipment. They’re pieces of my history. The reality is that I will never use most … Read More

Standlee Offers Teff Grass Pellets for Special Needs Horses

August 5, 2020June 3, 2020 by Press

Standlee Premium Products™ introduces Standlee Premium Western Forage® Teff Grass Pellets for horses. These pellets are a soft, high-fiber grass forage with moderate protein content and low sugar/starch content. This forage is a nutritional solution for horses challenged with sugar/starch sensitivities such as those diagnosed with equine metabolic syndrome (EMS), … Read More

Bits, Headstalls, and Reins for Western Riders – Common Headgear Misuses

August 10, 2020June 3, 2020 by Allison Trimble

Photo by Allison Trimble

Like everyone else, springtime finds me cleaning tack and making repairs. Trusted tack is like an old friend. I remember each piece, where and why I bought it, and the horses who wore it best. Over the years I’ve gotten less flashy and increasingly functional, but well-made equipment is timeless. … Read More

The Essential Knife – Every Horseman Needs Fast Access to this Common Tool

December 8, 2020June 3, 2020 by Robert Eversole

Photo by Robert Eversole

I’m a big believer in every horseman having a sharp, easily accessible knife on them when they’re around stock. The knife is not just to cut baling twine, slice bacon, or whittle with when you’re bored. It can save lives—maybe yours. Knives are one of the ten essentials every rider … Read More

The Complex Hock – Fusion: A Permanent Fix

August 5, 2020June 3, 2020 by Cassie Torhorst

The horse’s hock is comprised of four joints and undergoes both flexion and rotation. Photo by Kim Roe.

The hock joint of the horse, also known as the tarsus, is very important to both hindlimb flexion and rotation. I am frequently asked about hock pain in horses. Pain in the hock can stem from numerous locations around the joint, but also inside the joint. The hock is comprised … Read More

Tips for Fitting an English Saddle – An Instructor’s Perspective

August 5, 2020June 3, 2020 by Kim Roe

Photo by Kim Roe

The conversation goes something like this: “I’m trying out a new dressage saddle. Will you let me know if it works for my horse?” This is when I start to get a little uncomfortable. I always answer, “Yes, but I’m not a saddle fitter; I’m a riding instructor.” I do … Read More

Boarding Horses for Others – Is it Worth it?

August 5, 2020June 1, 2020 by Kim Roe

Photo by Kim Roe

Have you thought about taking on a few boarders to help make ends meet? If you keep your horses at home, it might seem like a way to make some extra cash. Or maybe you’re considering building or buying a horse facility and starting a business. Can you make a … Read More

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