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The Three Rein Actions by Shelbie Fredenhagen “The hands are the measure of a man’s intelligence.” – Maria Montessori Your hands are the most important aid you have. Because you are directly in contact with the most sensitive part of your horse, the mouth, it is paramount that you …
Know How Much Manure Your Horses Produces by Alayne Blickle Making the chore of manure management efficient is a huge undertaking on a horse property. At our place, Sweet Pepper Ranch in southwestern Idaho, we have around a dozen horses. Some are our horses, some are Matt’s client horses, …
by Kendra Gale Pet, show-ring competitor, pasture companion, driving partner, patient therapy horse—the miniature horse does it all. But whether you dream of winning ribbons or just hanging out with your miniature horse, it is vital to have a solid understanding of safe handling and proper stabling. This book …
Want to learn innovative, chore-efficient ways for mud management, pest control, managing odors, water conservation and on-farm recycling? Join us for a free webinar on December 13 at 6:00 p.m. (Pacific time) to hear creative ways to put native plants to work on your farm including, rain gardens, dust barriers, visual screens, …
The 19th Annual Northwest Horse Fair and Expo will be held at the Linn County Fair and Expo Center in Albany, Oregon March 23-25. The event is a 3-day horse fair and exposition, attracting horse owners from all around the Northwest. Each day of the expo will be packed with …
This Reliable Method of Identifying Horses Guard Against Loss by Eleanor Blazer Many years ago, my husband Don sent a good race-bred Quarter Horse mare to a stallion for breeding. Don was unaware that the owner of the stallion and his wife were going through a bitter divorce. One …
Don’t Worry, Be Prepared by Robert Eversole Last August in Idaho a woman was attacked by a bear. For weeks afterward, local newspapers printed page upon page about the encounter, warning their readers that dangerous animals were prowling the countryside. What if you were planning a ride or a …
Tips for Making Progress All Winter Long by Allison Trimble Winter riding in the Northwest can pose many obstacles, particularly with horses still in early training. My aged horses and I both feel like the winter is a wonderful time for being tucked warmly inside. It doesn’t hurt any …
Following My Passion by Kim Roe I just bought my last horse. Well, that’s what I keep saying. What’s that joke? Horses are as expensive as cocaine and twice as addictive. The horse I bought is a weanling colt by North Forks Cardi and out of Coco, a Thoroughbred …
Try these Horses for Clean Water items: Our Horses for Clean Water website has options! Tip Sheets are low priced and packed with great information. Online or on-phone consults with Alayne are available in different price ranges. Help someone become chore-efficient in the New Year! Want to give the gift of an experience where memories will …