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Moving with Horses – Part 4: Arrival, Reality & Starting Over

Catch up on the series:Part 1: Before You Hit the RoadPart 2: Hitting the RoadPart 3: When Things Didn’t Go as Planned What happens after the journey ends—and a new chapter begins I stayed about a week to get the horses settled, the living quarters set up, and everything somewhat … Read More

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A New Vision for the Arabian Horse Industry

Taryl O'Shea, New CEO of AHA

A Conversation with Taryl O’Shea, CEO of the Arabian Horse Association I recently had the opportunity to sit down with Taryl O’Shea, CEO of the Arabian Horse Association, for a thoughtful conversation about the future of the Arabian horse industry, opportunities for growth, and what it all means for horse … Read More

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Moving with Horses – Part 3: When Things Don’t Go as Planned

Missed Parts 1 & 2?Start here: Before You Hit the Road Then read: Hitting the Road When Things Don’t Go as Planned The next morning, we planned to make it to a ranch near Laramie, Wyoming. The weather had turned cold, and we were already running later than expected. After … Read More

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Traveling with Peace of Mind—Even When You Have Horses

Tarter Round Feeder - Chip's Feeder

A real-life reminder that preparation, community, and experience make all the difference when life doesn’t go as planned Traveling when you have horses is never simple. There are always arrangements to make—feed preparation, clear instructions, emergency contacts, and the constant question of who’s going to handle things while you’re gone. … Read More

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From My Saddle: Using Feedback to Our Advantage

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Karen’s mom helping at the Northwest Horse Fair & Expo in the late 90s.

Learning is a Valuable Tool March is one of my favorite times of year. There are two horse expos that I enjoy attending and participating in: The Northwest Horse Fair & Expo in Albany, Oregon, March 21-23 and the Idaho Horse Expo in Nampa, April 4-6. Both expos are a … Read More

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Editor’s Postcard: Hanging Around with Horse Friends

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Connections with Horse People Enrich Lives I spent a lot of time and money over this past summer working on advancing my judge’s license with USA Working Equitation (USAWE).  Like working for an advanced degree in college, I’m investing in something that I tell myself will (hopefully) pay off. I … Read More

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The Power of Print: Words You Can Trust

By Tania Millen, BSc, MJ In 2023, 29% of surveyed Americans said they got their news from Facebook; 24% got their news from YouTube. However, social media platforms are rife with fake news. Consumers know that’s the case but it’s often difficult to discern misinformation from truthful content. So what … Read More

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