Growing Together and Celebrating a Lifetime of Memories This year we had quite a number of entries for our photo essay contest—what a treat to read about so many cherished equine companions! Interestingly, there were no youth entries. This was unusual but it allowed us to choose two adult … Read More
Celebrating 20 Years of an Equine Lifestyle In her quest to live the full, passionate life, Karen Pickering has encountered significant challenges and obstacles. by Catherine Madera and Karen Pickering One of the best quotes describing the equine lifestyle comes from Ralph Waldo Emerson: Riding a horse is not a … Read More
Building an International Sport by Mark Bolender YOU DON’T OFTEN FIND the western horse next to an English style horse in the same competition. This also goes for seeing multiple breeds competing together — Arabians, Peruvians, Quarter Horses, Thoroughbreds, minis, warm bloods and even mules. Mountain trail is different. … Read More
6 Keys to Retrieving a Wayward Equine by Aarene Storms While it may sound improbable, lost horses are not uncommon. Years ago, a horse I took to an endurance ride in Prineville Oregon got scared in the middle of the night, blew through his electric pen and ran off into … Read More
Using Solar Support to Heal Compromised Hooves by Tab Pigg No matter the season, anytime wet conditions are present bacteria and fungus can get trapped in a horse’s hoof wall. Similar to human toenails, once fungus and bacteria have set in it’s very difficult to conquer. This combination of pathogens in the hoof wall is a recipe for White Line Disease. The Anatomy of White Line Disease When looking at the bottom of a horse’s hoof, there is a white line that divides the outside of the hoof wall and the sole. This part of the hoof is also … Read More
The Care and Training of One Extraordinarily Special Needs Horse by Catherine Madera and Morgan Wagner I first saw them in Albany, OR, at the Northwest Horse Fair and Expo: a young woman calmly cantering around a working equitation course on her totally eye-less Appaloosa. It was simply unbelievable … Read More
Sharing Horses and Fostering Wellness by Catherine Madera Wellness is a surprisingly complex term. Whether discussing people, horses or a community, it can be hard to define what true wellness means and what it includes. The dictionary defines it simply: the state or condition of being in good physical and … Read More
by Laura Daley Training, by definition, is: the act to form by instruction, discipline or drill, to teach so as to make fit, qualified or proficient, to undergo instruction, discipline or drill. Instruction and practice is good for both the horse and horseman. A training schedule helps with setting … Read More
The Equestrian’s Guide to Hip Replacement Surgery by Aarene Storms The list of reasons that I ride is familiar to readers of this magazine. I know I’m not the only one who writes the year’s social calendar based on the regional ride schedule. Riders of all ages face physical … Read More
Inspiring Community and a Competitive Edge by Catherine Madera A new equestrian center opens its doors this month on a historically noteworthy piece of property in Northwest Washington. Located at 1090 E. Smith Rd. in Bellingham, Creidmount Saddle Club makes its home at the stable known best as Papetti … Read More
