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From Trail Ride to Endurance: Not Such a Big Leap

Endurance riders may covet the discipline’s reputation as an extreme sport, but the American Endurance Ride Conference‘s “gateway” event, the 25-35 mile limited distance ride, is well within the reach of most well-conditioned trail horses. As the usual stepping-stone to endurance riding, limited distance rides are popular with those new … Read More

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Miniature Horses Impact The Lives Of Children & Adults In Need (VIDEO)

We have all heard of therapy animals such as dogs or bunnies; but what about horses? This new kind of therapy animal brings magic to whoever it visits. Gentle Carousel Miniature Therapy Horses is an all volunteer 501(c)(3) nonprofit charity. The team of tiny horses visits over 45,000 adults and children … Read More

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January 2016 Digital Edition is Here!

January 2016 The 6th Annual Washington State Horse Expo! Al Dunning on Selecting an Equine Athlete Building vs. Buying a Horse Facility Bred to Win: Double S Quarter Horses Equine Wellness: Too Fat or Too Thin?   Click here to see all Digital Edition Past Issues Find the print magazine … Read More

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Washington State Horse Expo

  Don’t miss the 2016 Washington State Horse Expo! Ridgefield, WA The Clark County Event Center February 19-21.   The Clark County Event Center is the perfect venue for this event with Clark County being the largest horse ownership county in the state of Washington. Located just 9 miles north … Read More

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January Email Subscriber Drawing Sponsor – Farnam Horseshoer’s Secret

Drawing ended January 31st, 2016. Join us in congratulating Susan G. our January drawing winner and loyal email subscriber!     Enter today for a chance to win a 7.5 lb. 60-day supply of Horseshoer’s Secret® EXTRA STRENGTH Hoof & Connective Tissue Supplement in the Farnam® Fresh Keeper Bucket — … Read More

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WWMS: Highlights from Year-end Awards Dinner

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Even New Shooters Earn Top Ten Buckles!   Western Washington Mounted Shooters year-end club awards dinner was held in November. Those who earned top 10 buckles are as follows:  Overall champion Carissa Kirk was followed by Jennifer Burnell, Jeff Kirk, Mark Plumlee, Karen Klein, Angie Harkness, Randy Gilden, Laurie Hughes, … Read More

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ABHA: “Let’s Stirrup Some Fun!”

Highlights from the Annual ABHA Banquet   The American Blazer Horse Association held its annual business meeting and banquet on November 7th in Nampa, Idaho. The theme of the evening was “Let’s Stirrup Some Fun” and that is exactly what we did! Door prizes and awards, along with bidding on … Read More

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WA State Horse Expo Introduces Horse Tales

The WA State Horse Expo is excited to introduce Horse Tales, an exciting new program that is premiering February 19–21, 2016, at this year’s expo and replaces the Breed Parade. “Horse Tales is an opportunity for people in the horse community to tell their story,” said Lynn Jenkins, organizer of … Read More

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Air Flow Equine Cough and Breathing Aid from Science Pure

Air Flow Cough and Breathing Aid is designed to help open a horse’s upper respiratory and nasal passages for better air flow and wind capability. Given appropriately, Air Flow also aids with temporary relief of minor bronchial congestions, minor throat irritations and coughs associated with minor upper respiratory tract issues … Read More

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