Often horses develop cracks, holes, and fissures in their hooves that leave an opening for small pieces of sand, gravel, or other foreign objects to enter. It can happen when hooves are trimmed or shod. I’ve often wished for something I could put in those open spaces that would stay … Read More
Top-level dressage riders: It’s time to try a new bit. The Fédération Equestre Internationale’s (FEI) now approves seven Myler Bits’ mouthpieces for use in competition. Myler Bits (distributed by Toklat, http://Toklat.com) are designed to reduce the pressure on the horse’s tongue—allowing overall relaxation and increased ability to focus on the … Read More
(Washington, DC)- Many individuals in the horse industry are aware the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has published proposed changes to the regulations governing enforcement of the Horse Protection Act (HPA). The proposed rule would make several major changes to current HPA regulations … Read More
(October 13, 2016 – Lexington, KY) The American Farrier’s Association (AFA) has announced a donation of $10,000 through its Equine Research fund to the Morris Animal Foundation in support of research being conducted by Dr. Alix Bergman, Morris Animal Foundation Fellow, North Carolina State University. In conjunction with the work … Read More
The Walkabout Tour presented by Ritchie Industries featuring horseman Clinton Anderson is coming to five locations around the country in 2017. Clinton presents a weekend full of horsemanship knowledge and entertainment that leaves equine enthusiasts of all ages inspired and empowered to take their horsemanship to the next level. The … Read More
Columbia River Circuit Finals Rodeo is hosting their 5th Rascal Rodeo in 2016! Saturday, November 5 at 9 AM – 10:30 AM. Please note the earlier start time! Rascal Rodeo produces rodeo events for special needs people of all ages. We focus on abilities rather any disability showing the special … Read More
After popular demand the Noble Outfitters™ MUDS® are now available in both mid and high for men and women. From the garden to the barn and every surface in-between you need a pair of Noble Outfitters™ MUDS® to tackle your list of chores! The Noble Outfitters™ MUDS® boots are 100% … Read More
Have you ever noticed in training that it is often easier to do lateral work, such as bending, turning, and lead changes, better in one direction than the other? This may be due in part to a horse’s natural predominance toward one side or the other; what is sometimes called … Read More
Our Ferry County Chapter of Back Country Horsemen is in the extreme North East part of Washington State. Here we have over one million acres and hundreds of miles of trails in the Colville Forest to ride our horses and mules in. We have been joining up and volunteering with … Read More
I am reaching out to you because my horse, Montana, has been missing since 8-29-16. He got loose at LL Stub Stewart Park, Washington County, Oregon. He had his halter and lead rope on, same one as seen in pictures. He’s been spotted only once since he went missing. Within … Read More
