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August 2024 Issue

New & Noteworthy: Former AHP Student Award Winner Releases Historical Fiction Novel

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Historical Fiction

Debut author, horse enthusiast and former American Horse Publications Award Student Winner Nicole M. Miller joins the ranks of World War II novelists with a gripping tale that takes readers to Eastern Poland. Drawn from true events, Until Our Time Comes offers an epic story of escape, capture, resistance, and …

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Rider Wellness: How to Dress for Success

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Clothes
The author and her horse make a fashion splash at Lake Kachess. Photo by Carol Klar.

Find Useful Clothes that Match Your Personal Style I’ve always been a jeans and T-shirt girl, with maybe a turtleneck and a fleece to top my jeans when it’s cold. I don’t mind sitting in the dirt (except in tick season), and I generally only notice the dirt under my …

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Media Barn: Notable Books – Beyond Horse Massage

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Beyond Massage

A Breakthrough Interactive Method for Alleviating Soreness, Strain, and Tension By Jim Masterson In this book, Jim Masterson, Equine Massage Therapist for the 2006, 2008, and 2010 USET Endurance Teams, and for equine clientele competing in FEI World Cup, Pan American, and World Games competitions, teaches a unique method of …

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From My Saddle: Living My Passion

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Karen & April

Change is Good, Necessary, and Sometimes Hard Many of you are unaware that I moved to Colorado in 2021, but let me share some thoughts on the subject. I had been wanting change for several years. Living in the same place for 36 years I grew restless, looking for change. …

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Trainer’s Corner: Does Your Horse Come to You?

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Come
My gelding Exodus learns to connect eyes and ears in a “whoa/stay” with liberty trainer Donna Kelleher. This connection becomes a powerful reward to a horse. Photo by Kim Roe

How to Create an Easy-to-Catch Horse One of the more satisfying moments in horse ownership is standing at a field gate, calling your horse, and have him break into a canter and come joyfully to you. By contrast, it’s frustrating to find yourself walking after a sour-faced horse who turns …

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Editor’s Postcard: Piloting a Horse Farm

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Farm
Photo Courtesy Kim Roe

Equine Professionals Wear Many Hats Think of an airplane pilot. They train for years, are repeatedly tested, and then earn their wings. Now imagine if that pilot had to purchase the airplane, keep it running, pay for and install upgrades, keep the books, clean the garbage out from under the …

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Trail Savvy: Trail Maps and Why You Need Them

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Trail Maps
All images courtesy Robert Eversole

Tips for Understanding Topo Maps Taking the time to look at a map before leaving the barn can help you plan the ride ahead. Understanding the basic parts of a map will help you “stay found” and know what’s ahead and around as you navigate safely from trailhead to viewpoint …

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New & Noteworthy: 2024 Ethos Award Honorees Announced

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Ethos Award
Patricia Kelly

The 2024 Ethos Award co-founders Jess Saalfield and Roberta Wilmore are excited to announce that the 2024 Ethos Award will be presented at the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame in Saratoga Springs, NY. The Ethos Award recognizes individuals who advance the engagement of Black and Brown people …

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Business Profile: Vanessa Omer of Vital Equine Bodywork

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Equine Wellness
Photo Courtesy Vanessa Omer

 Offering a Comprehensive Approach to Equine Wellness How and why did you get started in business? I’ve always been passionate about horses. I have been a Physical Therapist Assistant for 15 years and have helped people achieve their physical goals. I especially enjoy hands-on manual therapy in humans because I …

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Feature Story: The Event at Rebecca Farm

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Rebecca Farm
Photo by Shannon Brinkman.

Thriving Legacy Draws Best Eventers to the West Often described as “Disneyland for equestrians,” The Event at Rebecca Farm in Kalispell, Montana, was presented by non-profit Montana Equestrian Events, Inc. and held July 17-21, 2024, with contenders coming from both coasts and all points in between.  Rebecca Farm is set …

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