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Planning a Horseback Wedding

How to Safely Include a Horse in Your Special Day by Jasmine Cyphert   Many engaged horsewomen imagine riding into their wedding ceremony on horseback. I had that opportunity last August and rode my black mustang gelding Weston in a long white dress. He walked proudly and stood calmly in …

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Conditioning Your Horse for the Trail

Spare Your Horse the Unpleasant Side Effects of Being a “Weekend Warrior” by Raye Lochert   Trail riding is the most popular equine activity among horse owners. However, unfortunate side effects of a weekend on the trail can include things like colic, tying up, and a variety of lameness issues all …

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Buying A Horse Trailer

Use Care in the Purchase of Your Horse’s “Ride” by: Leigh Goodison Grieve   The most important thing before buying a horse trailer, whether it’s new or used, is to first measure your horse. This includes width, height (withers to ground/poll to the ground), and length (chest to tail/muzzle to …

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Touched by Cavalia

An Inspiring Night Under the Big Top by: Katlyn Schaer   Two horses galloping across stage is how the show Cavalia begins. Man tried to conquer the spirit of the horse after the introduction of the performers, however, once they discovered the willfulness of this majestic creature they decided to …

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Honorable Mention Essays

Adult Category: Bonnie Hammond, Save a Forgotten Equine (SAFE Horse) Rescue, and Sunny   Sunny was 28 years old when he found himself unwanted, neglected, and homeless. When he was taken in by the horse rescue I work for he was pitifully thin, his hooves overgrown, and his chestnut coat …

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The Secret Lives of Horse Trailers: Part 7

Trailer Roofs, Windows, and Vents by Leigh Goodison Grieve   Most horse trailers, aluminum, steel or fiberglass, will eventually leak no matter how well you maintain them or keep them under cover. Aluminum flexes more than steel, which can put stress on seams. If aluminum trailers are acid washed, the …

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War Horse: The Making of an Equine Adventure

Behind the Scenes of This Epic Film With Hollywood Horse Trainer Bobby Lovgren by Catherine Madera and Bobby Lovgren  Film information courtesy of DreamWorks Pictures   On December 28, DreamWorks Pictures will bring the remarkable film War Horse to audiences everywhere. Director Steven Spielberg’s epic adventure is a tale of …

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Senior Horse Essay Contest Winners

Meet Two Very Special Senior Horses   Thank you to all the readers who shared stories. Each one was special, but the two below stole our hearts. Congratulations Ellen Archer of Priest River, ID and Alatia Babin of Nampa, ID. Honorable mention essays from Bonnie Hammond, Silverdale WA and Courtney …

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