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Remembering Summer Fun on the Beach On July 29th, 27 people and 19 horses departed from varying places in the Northwest to meet at Nehalem Bay State Park at the Oregon Coast. In 2011, we had 17 people and 16 horses. This year, we had a lot …
Horses are a big strong animal by nature and the products that we buy for them have to be strong enough to hold up to their abilities. Recently we horse owners have changed our way of thinking and have been buying horse products with a little more safety built into …
Snohomish’s Pilchuck Veterinary Hospital (PVH) has secured the availability of a fiber-optic Holmium laser. Via an arrangement with a local company that provides a fee-per-use service, PVH can now offer this therapy to its equine patients. PVH staff surgeon and lameness specialist James Bryant, DVM, DACVS, explains, “The …
Mark Your Calendar and Plan for Next Year’s Fun The holidays are just around the corner and 2014 is not far away. We take this time to rest and enjoy our accomplishments and friends and set new goals and make plans for the future. WSQHA gathers November 30th and December …
Dealing with Distractions by Daniel Stewart Losing focus is one of the most common mental challenges you can face. The average time an untrained mind can remain focused on a specific task is as little as 5 seconds so learning to improve your concentration is well worth the effort …
Why You Shouldn’t Feed Your Horse Like a Cow by Eleanor Blazer It’s a common rural sight: horses and cattle pastured together and serenely grazing. Sharing grass may be fine, but what about grain? The goal when feeding cattle is to maximize rate of gain and keep …
Plan—and Practice—for the Unexpected and Stay Safe by Leigh Goodison-Grieve It’s been said, ‘It’s not where you go, it’s what happens.’ However, planning for emergencies in advance will help keep you and your horse safe while hauling. It’s a good idea to plan your trip carefully and carry …
With more than 100 years of trusted science and dedication to animal nutrition, Purina Animal Nutrition is expanding its line of equine products to include three electrolyte supplements, a joint supplement and a hydration hay block product. The supplements have been developed through a partnership with U.K. based Science …
Introducing a quality American made western Hermann oak leather hackamore loping soft nose bridle. This product is perfect for cutters, reiners, and natural horsemanship trainers; perfect for relief from the bit. We are honored that well-known clinician Mark Rashid uses this bridle on his own horses during clinics. This …
Blazers Win Trophy at Annual Parade American Blazers were well represented in the Snake River Stampede All Horse Parade this year on July 13th in downtown Nampa, Idaho. The ABHA had eleven Blazers with riders: four youth and seven who were young at heart. The club took 2nd …