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Small Farm Makeover: Create a Winter Paddock

October 19, 2022 by Alayne Blickle

Considerations for Building and Locating a Sacrifice Area on Your Farm Probably the most important aspect of managing pastures is the time when you take your horses off your pasture. You can greatly improve the health and productivity of your pastures by creating and using a winter paddock or confinement …

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Travis Logan of Clear Cut Horsemanship – Creston, Washington Trainer Keeps it Simple while Giving Horses and Riders a Solid Foundation

August 2, 2022May 4, 2022 by Kim Roe

“I believe in keeping things simple and clear for both horse and rider.” - Travis Logan. All photos by Clear Cut Horsemanship

There is one sure way to be successful in business: provide people with something they need that’s in short supply. In the horse business, that “something” is capable colt starters. Throughout the Pacific Northwest (and beyond) owners of young horses are discovering how difficult it is to find a trainer …

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How’s the Real Estate Market? Perseverance in Difficult Times Can Lead to Strength in Good Times

May 9, 2022May 3, 2022 by Allison Trimble

“How’s the real estate market?” This is a question I hear probably 25 times a week. I usually answer “brutal” or “my therapist is making good money.” All joking aside, things have been a bit of a roller coaster in the first half of 2022. Interest Rates and Low Inventory …

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How to Attach a Lead Rope to a Halter – Six Options for Safety and Convenience

May 3, 2022 by Robert Eversole

Being able to lead your horse or mule is a basic skill for horsemen. But before we lead the animal, we must halter it and then attach a lead rope to the halter. How we connect our lead rope to our halter is an important consideration. We want it to …

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Get Right with Your Body Before Riding – Cultivate a Healthy Body and Mind

May 3, 2022 by Vonie Kalich

William Shakespeare said, “Our bodies are our gardens, to which our wills are gardeners.” When I first read that quote, I paused to let the words sink in. As I thought about our bodies being gardens, I thought of how many women (myself included) talk negatively to ourselves and proceed …

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Idaho Horse Expo April 8-10, 2022 – 36th Annual Horse Expo Features Top Trainers, Entertainment and Fun!

March 2, 2022 by Press

Provided by Idaho Horse Council.

The 36th annual Idaho Horse Expo will be held April 8-10, 2022 at the Ford Idaho Horse Park in Nampa, Idaho. If you are a horse lover of any age, you can’t miss this event. The expo features internationally known clinicians as well as local clinicians and trainers. The featured …

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Fencing Considerations for Horse Properties – Focus on Safety, Appearance, Chore Efficiency, and Budget when Planning Fencing Projects

March 2, 2022 by Alayne Blickle

Photos from Alayne Blickle.

Horse owners agree that a well-fenced property is a beautiful sight and the cornerstone to proper management. When building or modifying a horse property, a primary consideration is what type of fencing to choose, and many great options are available. Here are a few guidelines to help you make a …

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Stuck in the Middle — Contingent Offers: Help! I Need to Sell Before I Can Buy

March 28, 2022March 2, 2022 by Allison Trimble

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Today’s rapid and competitive real estate market has many folks stuck in limbo because they need to sell their home before they can buy another one. Sellers worry that if they list on the market before finding a new home, they’ll end up homeless. On the other hand, such a …

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Standing Still and Quiet – Teach Your Horse to Stay Put Without Being Tied

March 2, 2022 by Robert Eversole

Photo from Robert Eversole

I often park my animals without tying them. Asking them to stay in one place isn’t too much to ask, so it’s one of the first skills I train. Here’s how I teach my equines to “whoa” without being tied. Standing Still Whether it’s stepping away from your horse …

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How to Find Your Best Horse – 7 Strategies for Horse Buyers

January 6, 2022January 3, 2022 by Kim Roe

Photo by Kim Roe

Most people acquire a horse by buying one. The process often involves hours on the phone, scrolling the internet, and viewing videos. The goal is to find the best possible horse for whatever purpose you have in mind, and there can be many pitfalls. The purchase price of a horse …

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