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Why Location and Setting Makes All the Difference to Your Horse By Vickie Zapel Your horse crosses anything, anywhere out on the trail, but when asked to negotiate a man-made obstacle, suddenly proceeds to turn himself inside out. What is going on here? This is a common and frustrating …
by Marilyn Pineda One of my favorite accomplishments in horse training is being able to execute a nice side pass. It demonstrates several basic ground training achievements: subtle bending in the neck; yielding to subtle pressure; moving the front quarters in both directions; moving the hindquarters in both directions; and …
Spalding Labs Launches a New Radio Channel—Flying SL Ranch Radio The new “Flying SL Ranch Radio Channel” is power-packed entertainment for horse lovers thirsting for something completely different. It features 24/7 old time cowboy-themed music, interspersed with horse tips, interviews with famed equine experts, hilarious horse antics and much, …
Ten Tips to Ensure Healthy Forage for Horses by Laurie Cerny Early spring is the ideal time to over-seed pastures. After a long, wet winter your pastures are going to need some TLC, including over-seeding, to get them back in shape. Here are ten tips for sound land management that …
My Time with God in the Saddle Review by Laurie Lewis: Catherine Madera baited my curiosity when she said that she found my family’s photo somewhere and could not wait for me to see it. Two days later I opened Man on a Horse, going to page 95, as …
A Resting Place for Mind, Body and Spirit by Catherine Madera In the 1991 film City Slickers Billy Crystal and his two friends vacation at a working ranch in an attempt to unwind, adventure and discover that elusive “one thing.” This One Thing, the trail boss Curly assured them, would …
More Exercises to Help Build a Smooth Side Pass by Marilyn Pineda As mentioned in last month’s training article, executing a nice side pass with your horse demonstrates several things: bending in the neck, yielding to subtle pressure, moving the front quarters, moving the hindquarters and moving one step …
Fire Mountain Trail Course, near Sedro-Woolley, WA is hosting an Equine Trail Sports (ETS) Buckle Series during the 2014 riding season. One buckle will be awarded to each of three levels of skill—Beginning, Intermediate and the highly competitive Advanced Level – along with winning cash prizes of $75, …
Excerpt and photos courtesy of National Geographic, March issue Horses had opened new possibilities. They allowed men to hunt buffalo more productively than ever before, to range farther, to make devastating raids against other tribes. They relieved women of some onerous duties, such as lugging possessions from camp to …
Renew Your Club Membership to Collect Points for Upcoming Shows The show season is here! Don’t forget to renew your membership so points will count at your first show. The May Trophy Circuit, which runs over Memorial Day weekend, is our first affiliate show. This show features the amateur …