Details Announced! Make plans now to “horse around” at the Northwest Horse Fair and Expo 2018, presented by Akins Trailers, March 23 through 25, 2018 at the Linn County Fair and Expo Center in Albany, Oregon. “We’re pleased to present the Northwest Horse Fair and Expo 2018, now in it’s 19th year in Albany! … Read More
“Case of the Month” – November 2017 John, an 11-year-old American Quarter Horse gelding, and his owner/rider Doug Parker worked for years to qualify for the World Series of Team Roping in Las Vegas. Just before that became a reality in 2016, however, John was stricken with botulism, a … Read More
Breakthrough Equine Therapeutic Programming for those with cognitive or physical challenges at the first senior living and care community in the country with an on-site stable. Horses and humans have always shared a unique bond… Though no horses call the property their permanent home, they are regular and welcome visitors to … Read More
When you’re competing, show your style as well as your riding skills in Kerrits’ new Tailor Stretch Show Shirt. It boasts a contrasting collar and cuffs in your favorite Kerrits print. “Cut in a feminine silhouette, our exclusive Kerrits’ textured microfiber fabric is so lightweight, it feels like you’re wearing … Read More
Preparing an Emergency Evacuation Plan by Alayne Blickle, Horses for Clean Water Most of the Western United States is what’s called a “fire adaptive ecosystem.” That means the question is not if a major fire is going to happen to the landscape, it’s when. The majority of horse owners … Read More
Enter today for a chance to win a Leather Cleaner & Conditioner Set from our drawing sponsor Sterling Essentials! – A retail value of $37! Just sign up for our E-Newsletter and you’ll be entered for a chance to win. AND as long as you are active on our email subscriber list … Read More
By Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D. Apples and bananas used to be the predominant fruits available in your grocery store during the fall and winter. But lately, you can find all sorts of off-season fruits, including watermelon and blueberries, thanks to imports from more temperate climates. Your horses can also benefit … Read More
Vaughn Zimmerman – A Lifetime of Supporting Reining The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Board of Directors and past Hall of Fame inductees voted to approve Vaughn Zimmerman for induction into the NRHA Hall of Fame in 2018. A lifetime member since 1994, NRHA Million Dollar Owner Vaughn Zimmerman … Read More
Call it a squeegee, sweat scraper or anything you like, nothing works as effectively at drying off horses and livestock as well as the One Pass Water Blade. Developed for the automotive market in 1996, the equine version takes the genius of the first blade to an entirely new level. … Read More
High Tannin Level is the Culprit by Eleanor Blazer Does your horse eat like a pig? Yes! Then acorns are one porcine delicacy he should avoid. Acorns are seeds or nuts produced by oak trees. There are more than 60 varieties of oaks in the continental United States. Their … Read More
