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Media Barn: Book Review – Thelwell’s Penelope Rides Again

Penelope Rides Again

By Norman Thelwell In the early 1950s, artist Norman Thelwell became popular for his equestrian-themed cartoons. To satisfy a devoted and growing international following, Thelwell developed a cartoon strip called “Penelope and Kipper” about a particular horse-crazy young lady and her wicked pony. This book, called Penelope, was first published … Read More

Willfully Guided: An Interview with Jenna McGrath

Photo Courtesy Jenna McGrath

Animal Communicator Translates Horses’ Emotions Interview by Allison Trimble As a middle-aged woman with a lifetime in horses, I’ve accumulated a barnful of geriatric performance horses, most of whom I spent years training and showing. My favorite horse, Playboy (Smokums Playlena), has been struggling this year and we’ve nearly lost … Read More

Cover Story: The Beautiful Kerley Horse Center

Photo by Emily Dresser

New Owners Have a Passion for Horses and Equestrian Sport By Robin Wilson The Kerley Horse Center, located in picturesque Powell Butte, Oregon, is an extraordinary place where nature lovers and horse lovers alike enjoy the simplicity and beauty of life.  This magnificent equestrian facility has open pastures, amazing Central … Read More

Trainer’s Profile: Alternative Horsemanship with Samantha Harvey

samantha harvey
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Sand Point, Idaho Trainer Helps Students Recognize What Their Horses are Saying What is the name of your business? Alternative Horsemanship with Samantha Harvey Where are you located?  The Equestrian Center in Sandpoint, Idaho.  How many years have you been in business? 20 years. What kinds of training do you … Read More

It’s Time to Be Bold!

Now’s the Time to Take Market Share I’ve been around long enough to see a couple of economic downturns, maybe even 3. The knee jerk reaction to bad news is to pull back, tighten the budget and weather the storm. While being cautious is prudent, ask yourself, is my decision … Read More

Do Web Banners Really Work?

There are many questions about the effectiveness of online web banners. In recent years we have seen an increase in the number of viewers online. Do you wonder how effective banners are? Here’s an interesting fact: In the last 30 days we have delivered 270,524 impressions to our advertisers. Wow! … Read More

Exciting News: Print Magazine Survey

Greetings! “We need your help. Since our last printed issue in January, we’ve had a lot of interest in relaunching the printed magazine. Thanks to so many of you that responded to our social media and web surveys, we’re moving in that direction. The next step is to decide the … Read More

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