A growing number of horse owners rely on the misconception that if their horse appears healthy and fit, then chances are it is. What if we had the tools to help us look beyond a horse’s appearance so that good decisions could be made for its optimal health and management? … Read More
Strategies to Beat the Trap of Perfectionism by Daniel Stewart Striving for the impossible – perfection – can be a major cause of stress for any rider. It occurs when an intense need to win makes it impossible to accept anything less. It causes you to tighten up, worry about … Read More
Don’t Miss New Programs and Events! Washington State Quarter Horse Association is proud to announce our new programs and events for 2013. If you’re not already a friend of WSQHA on Facebook, what are you waiting for? Follow us on Facebook for all the latest association news and updates. … Read More
The LG Zaum® bitless bridle system, developed in Germany by classical dressage rider and trainer, Monika Lehmenkühler, is now available in the United States through the NWNHC Store. Monika developed this bridle for a horse with dental issues who could not be ridden in a bit. She needed something that … Read More
Each year equine owners are faced with emergencies such as wild fires in California, Texas and all of the Western states, tornados and flooding in the Midwest, hurricanes in Florida, the Gulf coast and up the eastern seaboard. All of these emergencies at some point may require horses and other … Read More
Growing into the Future with the Blazer Horse The American Blazer Horse Association celebrated its 6th year since incorporating in 2006 with their 6th Annual Banquet and Business meeting on November 3rd. Held for the second year at the beautiful Idaho Horse Park in Nampa, Idaho, the event theme this … Read More
Northwest Therapeutic Riding Center’s beautiful 30-year-old Dutch Warmblood, ‘DT,’ has been awarded Region 9 Therapeutic Horse of the Year by the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International. Region 9 encompasses Alaska, Alberta, British Columbia, Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington. DT was honored for her service to NWTRC at the PATH Intl. … Read More
Overcome the Trap of Perfectionism by Daniel Stewart Martha Asks, “My trainer says I’m a perfectionist. I work very hard and really want to do well, but I get very disappointed when I make mistakes or when I don’t do as well as I know I could have. Does … Read More
Nick Muir Wins Reserve Championship in Youth 13 and Under Reining WRHA would like to congratulate Nick Muir on his NRHA North American Affiliate Reserve Championship in Youth 13 and Under Reining. Nick competed at the NRHA North American Affiliate Championship show held in conjunction with the NRHA Futurity … Read More
Perfect Weather Helps Make Annual Event Fun for All The weather was perfect for the third annual American Blazer Horse Association (ABHA) fund raiser poker ride, held September 29th. Most of the smoke from nearby forest fires that plagued the valley since July was gone, the sun was shining, … Read More
