by Laura Daly Do you schedule rides with friends and then cancel? Do you feel guilty for not spending more time with your horse? Do you worry if your horse makes the simplest mistake or change in gait? On the other extreme, do you find yourself doing risky activities around … Read More
by Marilyn Pineda We often hear the phrase “be the alpha mare” when given the description of how to relate to our horse if we desire its respect. But what does that mean, and why is it important? Are you the “alpha” with your horse and, if not, how can … Read More
by Eleanor Blazer Do you know the average resting pulse rate of your horse? You may know that the normal resting pulse rate of an adult horse is between 25 and 50 beats per minute (bpm), but what is your horse’s rate? Because of the wide margin of normalcy, … Read More
by Laura Daley Every fearful person can learn to ride fear free. No matter what type of fear you experience—a broken confidence, functioning fear, non-functioning fear, repressed fear, or irrational fear—the scientific principles of fear extinction, memory replacement, and conditioned response can help you become the confident rider you … Read More
by Robert Eversole The Danville-Georgetown Trail System is conveniently located southeast of greater Seattle and features over 27 miles of well maintained trails and a trail obstacle course recently designed and installed by the local Backcountry Horsemen of Washington Chapter. This King County open space is open to riding year-round … Read More
The Physical and Mental Components of a Well Balanced Horse by Eleanor Blazer Balance: we all strive for it. It’s a word used frequently by horse owners, trainers, farriers, veterinarians, nutritionists and holistic practitioners. There are several definitions for balance: equal distribution of weight, mental/emotional stability, the ability to … Read More
Caring For Horses During the Winter by Eleanor Blazer The holidays are over and most of us are hunkered down, just waiting for spring. This time of year it takes motivation to leave the house, trudge to the barn and care for horses, but once there the smell, sound … Read More
Discover Mount Adams Horse Camp by Robert Eversole If you’re looking for a place that’s easy to get into, offers glorious views from your campsite, is close to civilization yet still feels like wilderness, has a variety of trails to ride, has superb mountain views, and can accommodate … Read More
Tips for Backing a Smooth Circle by Marilyn Pineda A couple of gals recently brought their horses to the trail course at Fire Mountain. Bonnie had been here previously as a participant in the Obstacle Challenge Play Day we held in October, but was still interested in listening in … Read More
How to Deal with the Unexpected by Daniel Stewart The way we respond to delays, mistakes, missed opportunities and unexpected changes is called our challenge response and how we react to them often determines how successful we’ll be. While we can’t always plan for these challenges, we can certainly … Read More
