Research has proven that omega 3 fatty acids help reduce inflammation in performance horses, increase stride length in race horses, improve overall immunity, and also improve sperm quality in breeding stallions. It is speculated that if supplementation can help with inflammation in performance horses, what would the benefits be for … Read More
Varsity Equestrian Provides a Competitive Outlet for College Women by Sam Etsell After finishing their youth career, most 18-year-old competitors of the WRHA find themselves moving to the non-pro or hanging up their spurs. But that is not that case for all. In 1998, Varsity Equestrian was established for … Read More
Shopping For Horse Wear by Eleanor Blazer You’ve decided your horse needs a blanket. It’s time to go shopping! First determine size, weight and material of the blanket. To figure out what size your horse needs, you’ll have to do some measuring. Begin by putting a halter and lead rope on … Read More
Seeing Through the Eyes of the Horse by: Catherine Madera Willfully: (adverb) acting intentionally, deliberately, of one’s own free will, voluntarily, willingly and with purpose. Guided: (verb) lead, piloted, steered, instructed, directed. Trainer Allison Trimble thought carefully about naming her style of horsemanship. She wanted something reflective of … Read More
Horses4Heroes is a Las Vegas-based horseback riding organization created especially for the families of military personnel, veterans, fire fighters, law enforcement officers, critical care and hospice nurses and other heroes in communities from coast to coast. If you or your kids love horses, this is the organization for you. Founded … Read More
Add extra protection from wind, rain and cold with Carhartt’s job-tested bibs and coveralls. Designed to outlast the toughest work conditions, our bibs and coveralls feature heavy-gauge fabric, metal rivets at stress points, heavy-duty zippers and triple-needle stitching. Choose un-lined, quilt-lined, flannel-lined or arctic quilt-lined depending on the task at … Read More
The HayHut is an innovative horse hay feeder. This enclosed plastic-molded feeder is just what is needed in a wet climate. By enclosing the hay within its 230 pound medium density polyethylene shell, it is protected from inclement weather and the ravages of horses that like to defecate on hay and … Read More
Congratulations to Washington Qualifiers! The Adequan Select World show was held in Amarillo, Texas August 28 through September 3. Washington had seven qualifiers hit the road, most of them for their very first world show appearance. Connie Marvik qualified in Western Pleasure with Slow Riding, aka “Wyatt.” They finished … Read More
Cavalia: A Magical Encounter Between Human and Horse, an innovative multi-media and multi-disciplinary production created by Normand Latourelle, one of the co-founders of the famed Cirque du Soleil, held its opening premiere November 16 in Portland, OR. Shows are held in the Rose City through December 4 before galloping to … Read More
Northwest Competitors Take Home Top Honors and Payouts The WRHA ended the show season with a great turn out of over 450 runs at the Appleatchee arena in Wenatchee, WA on October 7-9. Providing a full array of classes, The Fall Spectacular paid out over $10,000 to participants. The … Read More
