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Finding Freedom through Christ at Stonewater Ranch We’ve all seen that look on a teen’s face; that look of brokenness and a “hard to love” attitude. Sometimes, it’s a downright bad attitude and all because they’re hurting inside. When meeting Samantha* for the first time, several years ago, you …
How to Communicate with Color on the Trail by Robert Eversole Ribbons are for more than wrapping gifts. These colorful pieces of fabric can be purely decorative, utterly functional, or a combination of both. In the equine world, ribbons can go far beyond the cerulean hued that signifies a …
by Don Blazer, Horse Courses Online Go to the barn, look at your horse, and you will often find a lump, a bump, a scratch, or a sore. These may be found on his face, neck, shoulder, girth, back, legs, or behind the pastern. Most bumps and scrapes are …
by Laura Daley Training, by definition, is: the act to form by instruction, discipline or drill, to teach so as to make fit, qualified or proficient, to undergo instruction, discipline or drill. Instruction and practice is good for both the horse and horseman. A training schedule helps with setting …
Choosing a Power Source by Mark Dangelo In this fifth installment of building a “green” equestrian facility we talk about the design, management and usage of something near and dear to every horse caregiver—electrons. Yeah, electrons! If you are familiar with the comic strip Fergus the Horse by Jean …
by Al Dunning and Deanna Lally A multiple reining, cutting and working cow horse champion, Al Dunning describes how to prepare your horse and yourself to meet the challenge of cow horse competition in Down the Fence. Chapters include a history of the reined cow horse, how to select …
The Equestrian’s Guide to Hip Replacement Surgery by Aarene Storms The list of reasons that I ride is familiar to readers of this magazine. I know I’m not the only one who writes the year’s social calendar based on the regional ride schedule. Riders of all ages face physical …
by Laura Schonberg When my mare Poema first came home she had not been bridled, saddled, or ridden. I wanted to build on what I learned from developing working relationships with my first two horses and, in particular, avoid the mistake of going too far too fast. I naturally operate …
One Quarter Horse’s Dramatic Injury and Recovery by Dave Sauter, DVM Photos Courtesy of Michelle Kornelis On a Sunday morning in early January, it snowed for the first and only time last winter. Reba, a 7-year-old Quarter Horse mare, was excited by the new blanket of snow cover and …
Keep Your Horse Safe and Competitive all Summer Long by Purina Animal Nutrition Heat and humidity place an added burden on horses during training, showing and transporting. Summer is coming to a close but many are still busy finishing up the show season and it’s important to make sure your …