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Cover Story: The Beautiful Kerley Horse Center

Photo by Emily Dresser

New Owners Have a Passion for Horses and Equestrian Sport By Robin Wilson The Kerley Horse Center, located in picturesque Powell Butte, Oregon, is an extraordinary place where nature lovers and horse lovers alike enjoy the simplicity and beauty of life.  This magnificent equestrian facility has open pastures, amazing Central … Read More

Lifestyle Article: Do You want a Career in the Equine Industry?

Lauren Newlin interned at Bolender Horse Park in 2019. Photo Courtesy Lauren Newlin.

Get a Feel for the Horse Business with an Internship at Bolender Horse Park By Kristina Lotz Mark Bolender is known for his methods in mountain trail training that build confident and safe trail horses. He and his wife and business partner, Lee, have built courses all over the world … Read More

Editor’s Postcard: The Changing World of Veterinary Care

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Photo by Aliena Hook

Appreciate Your Equine Veterinarian My beloved veterinarian of 28 years recently informed me she was giving up her equine veterinary practice and transitioning to small animal care. I’m devastated, but not surprised. Vets are dropping like flies in the equine industry, and those who are staying in it are setting … Read More

Trainer’s Corner: My Journey with “Journey” the Mustang – Part 1

Matt and Journey. Photo courtesy Matt Livengood.

What is a Mustang? Mustangs are the wild horses of the American West. When most people think of wild horses, they think of stallions rearing and fighting with a band of mares and foals watching intently. Or maybe they think mustangs are a thing of the past—those great herds of … Read More

Media Barn: Book Review – The Kid’s Guide to Horsemanship and Grooming

Everything You Need to Know to Care for Horses While Staying Safe and Having Fun By Cat Hill & Emma Ford Whether taking their first lessons, handling horses when visiting friends, or enjoying the challenges of first-pony ownership, children need to learn more than how to ride. When it comes … Read More

Willfully Guided: A Different Side of the Horse Industry

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Photo Courtesy Samantha Etsell

An Interview with Samantha Etsell of DC Structures I have spent my entire adult life working in some aspect of the equine industry, first as a horse trainer and competitor, and for over the last decade as a Realtor specializing in equestrian and agricultural properties. When I hear young folks … Read More

New & Noteworthy: Idaho Horse Expo Offers Top Notch Clinicians and Entertainment April 7-9

Photo by Cam Essick

The 37th annual Idaho Horse Expo will be held April 7-9, 2023, at the Ford Idaho Horse Park in Nampa, Idaho. If you’re a horse lover of any age, you can’t miss this event. The expo features international and local clinicians and trainers including Ty Evans of Utah. The Idaho … Read More

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