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Pilchuck Announces Equine Performance Sports Medicine Institute

Pilchuck Veterinary Hospital’s new Equine Performance Sports Medicine Institute marks the latest milestone in the hospital’s 50-year history. A dedicated facility on Pilchuck’s campus, the Institute is led by James Bryant, DVM, DACVS. Just like their human counterparts, equine athletes often require specialized, advanced diagnostics and therapies. The Institute’s goals … Read More

How to Put Your Horse “On the Bit”

Understanding the Connecting Aids by Jane Savoie     Most riders understand that there’s a specific set of aids for every movement and exercise you do with your horse. For example, you have one set of aids for a canter depart and a different set of aids to ask for … Read More

Results from a “Classic” Show

Competitors Shine in Monroe by Sam Etsell   After 402 runs, the WRHA wrapped up the Classic in Monroe, Washington. With a solid turnout and good sponsors, competitors came home with a slew of prizes. The WRHA would like to thank our show sponsor, Kevin Montgomery and Sky River Equestrian … Read More

What’s In a Name?

Allison Trimble Equestrian Facility

Discover the Purpose Behind Equine Land Conservation Resource by Jennifer M. Keeler   The Equine Land Conservation Resource (ELCR) is becoming an increasingly familiar name to horse lovers across the country who are interested in conserving land for equestrian use. But what does our name really mean? E = EQUINE  Whether … Read More

AQHA Regional Championships and Concurrent AQHA Show

Win WSQHA Points August 14-19 in Spanaway, WA!   Washington State Quarter Horse Association is honored to be the hosts for the AQHA Regional Championships boasting over $100,000 in awards. The show will be held in Spanaway, WA August 14-19 and will offer a full slate of the new Rookie classes, 4H Open Breed classes, and … Read More

Yes You Can! Learn to Make a Difference With Horses

The University of Guelph’s award winning continuing education program has unveiled their new Equine Welfare Certificate which will offer students the opportunity to explore animal welfare issues in the horse industry both locally and globally. Made up of six online courses, this program has been designed to engage students who … Read More

The Eyes Have It

Fascinating Facts about Equine Eyesight by Don Blazer   Horses have remarkable eyes. They can, at one time or another, and sometimes in combination, have a feather in the eye, a glass eye, a pig eye, a smoky eye or a walleye. In addition they have both monocular and binocular … Read More

Fun with Freestyle

WRHA Offers Freestyle Reining Classes at All Events by Sam Etsell   The National Reining Horse Association offers a variety of classes for all ages and skill levels. One class that appeals to a wide audience is the freestyle. Open to all participants, the freestyle allows competitors to break out … Read More

Mark Matson Wins Project Cowboy, Pomona

Mark Matson not only became America’s Next Great Horseman after winning Project Cowboy at Horse Expo Pomona with a score of 470.5, he was also voted Cowboy Congeniality, winning a fantastic prize package from the American Quarter Horse Association. Project Cowboy, presented by the American Quarter Horse Association, is “American … Read More

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