June 2017 Cover Story: Team Equine – Comfortable Horses Make Top Performers Feature Story: Tack Essentials Trainer’s Corner: Selecting the Right Saddle Willfully Guided: Training Horses in a Busy Life Small Farm Makeover: Are You Prepared for a Wildfire? NEW! Equine Lifestyle Section Click here to see all Digital … Read More
Participate in the 2017 Economic Impact Study for the United States Horse Industry Survey for National Study to be distributed via online link (Washington, DC)- The American Horse Council Foundation (AHCF) is pleased to announce that the survey link for the National Economic Impact Study will be released on June … Read More
Repellent Makes Flies Get Lost (Literally) and Unable to Locate Horses Horse owners often find their fly sprays are losing the battle against pesky flies. Many are concerned about using toxic pesticides on their horses, but find that “natural” essential oil products are not up to the job. Enter Ecovet, … Read More
Take Time Before Tacking Up to Improve Performance by Eleanor Blazer Grooming our horses serves a number of functions. It gets the dirt, dust and mud off, improves circulation, the condition of skin and coat, and helps warm up muscles before we ride. It also gives us a chance … Read More
Sterling Essentials produces products that elevate the day-to-day equestrian experience. These products are inspired by horses and developed with their well-being in mind. They offer scented natural leather cleaners and conditioners that provide gentle, effective care for leather. These products contain a special blend of natural food-grade ingredients, as well … Read More
Saddle Pad Care by Theresa Rice When you first tried your saddle on your horse, I’m sure you also evaluated the fit of the saddle pad. Acting as a shock absorber and a tool for improving saddle fit, the saddle pad plays an important role in your horse’s comfort. … Read More
by Lucas Dreessen My name is Lucas Dreessen, I am the co-owner and head practitioner at Pacific NW Horse and Dog Therapy. Pacific NW Horse and Dog Therapy is a local small business providing natural pain relief for horses and small animals using a NASA developed technology called the Magnawave. … Read More
Proposed FY 2018 budget permits killing of healthy wild horses and burros in place of humane management WASHINGTON—The ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) today denounced the Trump administration’s proposed FY 2018 federal budget for including a shocking plan to remove existing safeguards for federally-protected wild … Read More
Passionate Empowerment – Effective Communication with Your Horse In lieu of devices, violence, and food as trickery, Passionate Empowerment is a true empowerment process. Assertiveness is only needed when danger presents itself, otherwise empowerment is gained by understanding the language of the horse, observation of the horse and communication the … Read More
(May 17, 2017 – North Pomfret, VT) Trafalgar Square Books (www.horseandriderbooks.com) is pleased to announce the release two new books: Horse Color Explored and Training Horses the Ingrid Klimke Way. Everyone stops and stares at a horse with beautiful or unusual color. So striking are the variations of bay, gray, … Read More
