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Three Key Factors to Keep Horses Healthy in Inclement Weather by Eleanor Blazer Baby, it’s cold outside! Caring for your horse in the winter can be a challenge, but there are steps you can take to help keep him healthy and comfortable. Of course, nutrition, shelter and basic health care …
by Laura Schonberg If you had asked me 5 years ago about adding horses to my life I would have said no way. Too much work, time, money and stress. And too much to manage along with working full time and keeping the family from total chaos. Now, going into …
The Northwest Horse Fair and Expo 2015 gallops into Albany, OR March 20-22 at Albany’s Linn County Fair and Expo Center. One low ticket price provides attendees with entrance and access to all events including clinics, entertainment, presentations, workshops, trade show shopping and a chance to see horses up and …
My Introduction to a Popular Equine Sport by Brent Rollins The first Extreme Cowboy Race I ever saw was on TV with Craig Cameron commentating. It looked like great fun. I had heard of the race through a few people and was curious about it. Little did I know how …
The Astonishing Survival of Icelandic Horse Twins by Pamela Nolf On July 1 Kathy Lockerbie, owner of Silver Creek Icelandic Horses in Bellingham WA, walked into the pasture to check on her pregnant mare Aska. Much to her surprise, she found two pinto babies. The small black and white …
Hawaiian Adventures on Horseback by Catherine Madera It’s January and the climate outside is less than friendly toward horse activities. While I want to ride, the thought of wrangling a filthy, extra frisky 1,000 pound beast isn’t always appealing. I’d prefer a book by the fire and the chance to …
Horse trainer Missy Wryn recently released her long awaited Starting Under Saddle 4-disc DVD set, just in time to plan for spring training. From the ground to the trail, Missy demonstrates the process of starting a horse under saddle using a gelding and a mare. The contrast in behavior between …
Gain Success Navigating a Frustrating Obstacle by Mark Bolender The raised back-through can often be a frustrating experience for the horse and rider. I commonly hear this: “I don’t understand why my horse will not trust me more and just do it.” Often their horse is pushy when being …
September Event Had Record Attendance ABHA’s 5th Annual Poker Ride held on September 27th at the Cowboy Campground, Idaho City, ID turned out to be a fun-tastic day! The weather was spectacular for the 44 who enjoyed the ride; 52 people participated in all. After the ride, a …
How to Choose a Clinic or Instructor by Roger Braa and Catherine Madera Over the last months we’ve taken a closer look at the exciting sport of ranch sorting and covered important topics such as finding a club, choosing the best horse and how competition is scored. This month …