by Dr. Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D. With travel and competition season just around the corner, “show nerves” are common. Agitated, nervous horses that are normally well behaved may benefit from nutritional calming. But before deciding, make sure your horse isn’t stressed by things that you can control. Restricting forage where … Read More
April 2018 Cover Story: Leading with Love at Hillcrest Training Equestrian Lifestyle: The International Plowing Match Small Farm Makeover: Bedding Choices – What’s Best? Trainer’s Corner: Mustang Training – Beyond the First Touch Willfully Guided: Horse Training Wisdom Click here to see all Digital Edition Past Issues Find the print … Read More
A 77-Year Tradition Celebrates the Work Horse By Katie Weidkamp Lynden, Washington is known as the little Dutch town to most tourists. Lynden is the home of the famous Lynden Dutch Bakery, the Northwest Washington Fair, and some of the finest tasting berries in the Pacific Northwest. What people … Read More
WA State Horse Park Has Exciting Lineup of Events Here comes another season of memorable and high-quality events at the Washington State Horse Park. We’ve added a few new events to the schedule this year, and we can’t wait for you to attend! June 30 to July 1 the … Read More
ScratchnAll is the veterinarian used and approved durable scratcher pad manufactured by Animent®. These scratcher pads have been named an official vendor with equestrian and livestock wholesaler Intrepid International. ScratchnAll pads are used by domestic and exotic animals large and small. ScratchnAll® offers a safe, effective choice in self-scratching for … Read More
Continued Development of this Facility Needs Financial and Physical Support By Bill and Jan Ford, Methow Valley Chapter of the Back Country Horsemen of Washington Many of you have been to the very popular annual event, the Spring Ride, held each April near Twisp and put on by the … Read More
Put 35 years of real estate sales experience to work for you…over 150 million in real estate sales! Duncan has 55 years of being owned by his horses and dogs and 20 years in Western Washington. When it’s time to find the right home or sell yours we know … Read More
Safety and Comfort for Horse and Human By Dustin Gruetter Maybe you participate in equine sports for fun, or perhaps you are there to win. Whatever the case, good showmanship will always be rooted in proper training and preparation. This, of course, would be rather difficult without access to … Read More
Until now, getting complete fly repellent coverage has been a challenge. It’s one thing to spray a horse’s back and sides, but what about those trickier areas, like under the belly and between the back legs? Farnam is pleased to announce two updated delivery methods for two of the strongest-selling brands in … Read More
NWBZ to Hold Silent Auction April 21 – 22 Northwest Border Zone (NWBZ), a division of Washington State Horsemen, will be hosting a silent auction at the Splash of Colors and All Breed Open Horse Show in Lynden, WA April 21 to 22. If you’re a local business who … Read More
