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A Season of Change

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Life is About the Journey Many things are changing for me right now—changes in the publishing industry, changes in my life circumstances, and yes, there are a few disappointments. I’m not where I thought I’d be at this stage in my life. I’m learning it’s all about my choices. No … Read More

Champion Eventer Mai Baum will Retire at The Event at Rebecca Farm

The Event at Rebecca Farm
Mai Baum and Tamie Smith won the Land Rover Kentucky Three Day Event at the CCI5*-L division in 2023, breaking a 15-year absence of Americans from the top of that prestigious podium.

Massive Party Planned for the “Magic Carpet”  Competitors and fans at The Event at Rebecca Farm will celebrate the remarkable career of Mai Baum, as the 2023 Defender Kentucky 5* Champion and veteran Team USA star runs his last competition.  Now in its 24th year, The Event at Rebecca Farm takes … Read More

Trainer Profile: Trisha Reed of Run-A-Muck-Ranch

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Photo Courtesy Trisha Reed

Montana Trainer is a CHA Master Instructor and Working Equitation Professional Instructor Interview by Kim Roe I first became aware of Montana trainer Trisha Reed and her students while judging a working equitation show in Montana. Trisha’s horsemanship, good sportsmanship, and infectious sense of humor stuck in my mind. Over … Read More

Cover Story: Built to Carry On – Eye Opening Legacy

Eye Opening Legacy
JD Richardson and his family with Eye Opening Legacy. Photo by Bee Silva

Champion Genetics and an Owner’s Passion Power a New Chapter at Barrett Ranch In the rolling hills near Peyton, Colorado, a powerful symbol of heritage, healing, and hope stands quietly at the Barrett Ranch. Eye Opening Legacy, a striking stallion with bloodlines steeped in Quarter Horse greatness, isn’t just any … Read More

A Classical Approach Reimagined

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Photo Courtesy Meike Horrer

Meike Horrer’s Journey with Manuel Jorge de Oliveira’s Method Meike Horrer (Thompson) is the founder and operator of Thompson Serenity Stables, a classical dressage and hoof rehabilitation facility located in Ferndale, Washington.  A lifelong student of the modern dressage training scale, Meike trained and competed across various levels. However, a … Read More

Transforming Manure into a Resource

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Jordan Moody of Best Friends Animal Society uses his compost to create compost tea to grow native plants from seed. Photo by Alayne Blickle.

Best Friends Animal Society Creates a Successful Scenario with Compost Jordan Moody is the Landscaping Manager at Best Friends Animal Society in Kanab, Utah. Best Friends is the largest animal sanctuary in the U.S., and the leading figure in the no-kill movement, with a mission to bring about a time … Read More

Equine Rehabilitation and Fitness Therapies

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A horse being rehabilitated in a water treadmill. Photos courtesy of Central Washington Equine Hospital.

A Holistic Approach to Horse Health By Maggie Downer, DVM, Pam Poole, LVT, and Jess Hartley Equine rehabilitation programs are growing in popularity as they help to manage a multitude of injuries—including post-operative recovery and general condition maintenance. And rehabilitation certainly deserves attention. Multiple modalities are available to our equine … Read More

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