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Enjoying the Resources in My Own Backyard By Catherine Madera I have a horse related dream: to take a castle tour in Ireland on horseback. With plenty of day-to-day horse expenses I’ve not saved up for this dream vacation, but it’s on my equestrian “Bucket List.” Recently I entered …
Part 1: Treating a Suspensory Branch Lesion with Platelet Rich Plasma by Jennifer Finley, DVM, Ph.D. Ligaments are a dense fibrous connective tissue with a complex structural hierarchy, which permits plastic deformation under high tensile loads such as racing at speed or Grand Prix-level jumping. When exercise levels exceed the …
Find Cash in Your Tack Box by Laurie Cerny Nearly every 4-H horse club and many breed and show organizations now sponsor spring tack sales or swaps. For horse owners these tack sales can bring in some extra cash and they’re also an incentive to clean out tack boxes …
The Northwest Horse Fair and Expo, presented by Bison Coach, will feature a top-notch group of clinicians and equine entertainment this year. The expo, now in its 14th year, runs March 21 through 24, 2013 at the Linn County Fair and Expo Center in Albany, Oregon. Equine experts will provide …
Part 1: Acknowledging the Obvious by Allison Trimble It is common to come across people with varying levels of fear with regards to their horses. That fear can range from mild to severe and can affect training and competition. In some cases it prevents people from doing the one …
Remembering Breed Founder Neil Hinck As we head into the month of February we think of those we love: our husbands, wives, children, and extended family. As Blazer owners, we also have a special love for our horses. We are proud of our breed because of their athleticism, versatility …
Facing the Reality of PSSM by Karen Pickering It was a beautiful day for a ride. April had been off for a few weeks due to the removal of a small granuloma (tumor) on her back under the saddle area. I’d had a bunch of work done when the …
Being Grateful and Achieving Your Goals by Karen Pickering I struggle some days with what the ideal life looks like. Right now it would be less stress, make everyone happy, make time to ride my horse every day, be fit, be financially set, time to draw and be creative …
Who doesn’t like a treat and what better delicacy than something filled with “goodness and love” that includes ingredients that are actually beneficial to your horse? Healthy Horse Boutique is reaching out to all the horses in America to encourage their owners to join the Cookie of the Month Club …
The Importance of Self Awareness by Jenny Rolfe Athletes can increase performance, mentally and physically, by using steady, deep and rhythmic core-breathing. When you can understand how to master your own body you will be much more effective as a rider. The rider has to focus, not only on …