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A Useful Method to Train Your Horse Physically and Mentally By Pat Hooks Hey Folks, In years past horses were started as three and four year olds. Numerous ones I have started at 7 or older. They were a lot bigger, stronger, and smarter than the long yearlings, …
Mastering Extreme Rock and Log Step Obstacles by Mark Bolender As with most technical challenges, proper training makes the impossible possible. My latest book, Extreme Mountain Trail Course by Mark Bolender is built on the Rush Spring Ranch in Missouri. It is visually beautiful and challenges the best of …
A Teachable Spirit Invites Success By Catherine Madera As the new editor of the magazine, this month’s theme of educational opportunities is especially appropriate—I’m on a big learning curve! It’s an awesome opportunity to get more involved in the Northwest horse industry and I look forward to meeting and learning …
Building Character in Our Youth By Allison Trimble Many of us started our horse experience as children. I participated in 4-H and rodeo events before being exposed to the working cowhorse discipline in college. As a professional, I have developed a strong group of youth clients. These girls ride 5 to …
By Emily Edwards The Trouble with Being a Horse What would you do if one day you woke up as a horse? Olivia is outraged when her parents forbid her to ride and she wishes she could run away and be with horses forever. But after falling off her …
The American Blazer Horse is getting a chance at some national TV exposure thanks to BB’s Smokey Dun and Diane Robson of Post Falls, Idaho. The pair will be featured as one of 100 competitors in the reality show “America’s Favorite Trail Horse,” which begins airing Sept. 6 …
Windermere real estate agent and horse lover Janey Ullman is dedicated to helping others find “home” By Alana Linderoth Known for her responsiveness and easy way with people, Ullman feels lucky to have gotten into real estate and truly loves what she does. “Horses are incredibly large animals with …
Learning Opportunities Abound at Oregon Facility By Catherine Madera Tracy Stout understands the importance of a sound equestrian education. When this horse woman from Sister’s, Oregon wanted to advance as a competitive trail rider she enlisted the help of professionals. The resulting relationship with veteran trainers JoLinn and Mitch …
American Horse Publications Seminar inspires again I’m at 40,000 feet basking in the memories of a great weekend at the American Horse Publications Seminar in San Diego. It’s always good to reconnect with old friends as well as meeting some new ones. On the flight home I had time …
When,Why, and How this Diagnostic Tool is Helpful By James Bryant, DVM, Diplomat ACVS Our understanding of equine lameness and the availability of new diagnostic tools have increased exponentially over the past 10 years. At the same time, there now is so much new information out there for horse …