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Trainer’s Corner: My journey with “Journey” the Mustang – Part 3

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Matt and Journey the Mustang. Photo Courtesy Alayne Blickle

Competitions and Opportunities Highlight Mustangs’ Qualities At the end of the last article, I’d finally saddled Journey, my formerly wild mustang who I was preparing for a 90-day competition, with a full-sized saddle after starting him with a kid’s saddle. Then life happened, and I had to be gone for … Read More

⚠️Warning: Graphic Content⚠️ Stallion Suffers Horrific Injury Escaping from Trap at Gov’t Wild Horse Roundup

Death toll rises to five as two more foals also die after helicopter chase in summer heat Additional Deaths Background About the American Wild Horse Campaign The American Wild Horse Campaign (AWHC) is the nation’s leading wild horse protection organization, with more than 700,000 supporters and followers nationwide. AWHC is … Read More

Trail Savvy: Why Use Hoof Boots?

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Image Courtesy Robert Eversole

Unveiling the Truth Behind Equine Footwear Hoof boots—we’ve all heard of them, and it’s a love-or-hate relationship for most. I tried boots from four manufacturers a few years ago and promptly returned to traditional steel shoes.  Steel has worked for me for years. Other than a few sprung shoes, failures … Read More

SOLD – 4656 Monkey Hill Rd, Oak Harbor, WA – Extraordinary Equestrian Estate

Extraordinary Equestrian Estate

Extraordinary Equestrian Estate on 10+/- private park-like acres on North Whidbey! Thoughtfully designed and meticulously built, this is a rare opportunity to purchase a complete turn-key working equestrian facility! Featuring: 80×200 ft Indoor riding Arena. 150×300 ft Outdoor Arena with all weather sand footing. Well-lit 36×72 ft Barn with 6 … Read More

Feature: How to Encourage, Help, and Keep Youth Interested in Horses

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Photo Courtesy Kim Roe

8 Strategies to Keep Riding Fun Last summer I began teaching a pair of young riders—a 12-year-old girl and her 14-year-old brother—who wanted to learn more about the discipline of working equitation. The first time they came for a lesson I asked them about their strengths, weaknesses, and what their … Read More

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