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Hannah Leib is the 24-year-old daughter of Ken and Lisa Leib from Olympia, WA. Hannah will be representing and maintaining Western culture in the Pacific Northwest by serving the Professional Western Rodeo Association as Miss Pro-West 2018. Her goal for this year is to truly embody what ambassadorship is in the …
Hi All! We are booking participants for our two 2018 very special retreats for women riders, held here at Sweet Pepper Ranch and created with you in mind. Here’s what we are offering: Sweet Pepper Ranch Cowgirl Retreats — Featuring ranch riding, yoga, and meditation Our Cowgirl Retreats is …
Post-and-Beam Barns Designed to Last by DC Structures Welcoming a new horse to the family is a big deal—one that demands much planning and forethought. Between space to roam, shelter from the elements, and safety and hygiene concerns, our equine friends can be downright needy at times. Of course, …
Two Exercises to Build Strength and Balance by Theresa Rice We’re now entering the cold, grey stretch of winter. No more holidays, just dreary weather and vitamin D deficiency. These are the months I find the hardest. I’ve gained weight from overindulging during the holiday parties and have no …
Dental Care and Special Supplements Benefit the Aged Horse by Dr. Eleanor Kellon Winter weather and loss of pasture access make owners of thin senior horses anxious. There are things to consider when a horse is underweight that span all age groups, but seniors have additional considerations. Older horses …
9 Ways to Riefine Your Search by Kim Roe The dream has become a reality. Lists have been made and double-checked. You’re spending hours looking at horse ads, emailing sellers, and viewing videos. You lie awake nights in anticipation of your new horse. But how do you know if …
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, …