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Four Things to Consider Before Purchasing Your Next Ride by Robert Eversole It’s a brand new year and maybe a fresh start on the trail with a new companion. I’m often asked what kind of horse makes a good trail horse and my usual answer is “one with four …
Improve Your Horse’s Health and Cut Down on Chores by Alayne Blickle, Horses for Clean Water Use of rubber stall mats offers an excellent manure management technique. The firm, level surface makes chore time simpler; you can easily scoop up manure and soiled bedding, leaving clean bedding behind. With …
The Path to a Diagnosis by James Bryant, DVM, Diplomate ACVS Pilchuck Veterinary Hospital’s new Equine Performance Sports Medicine Institute marks the latest milestone in the hospital’s 50-year history. A dedicated facility on Pilchuck’s campus, the Institute is led by James Bryant, DVM, DACVS. Just like their human counterparts, …
by R. Paul Schwab, DVM Owning a horse is a huge investment, even if the purchase price is cheap. Feed, training, tack, and veterinary bills add up fast, even on the healthy horse. Emotional costs can’t be underestimated either. Your veterinarian and trainer can help you choose the horse that is right …
Transform Your Riding with Inspirational and Innovative Breathing Techniques by Jenny Rolfe Inspired by the connection that breathing techniques can bring, this follow-up to Ride From the Heart is written to empower trainers, teachers and riders of all disciplines to connect with the horse and build a relationship built on …
Growing into the Future with the Blazer Horse The American Blazer Horse Association celebrated its 6th year since incorporating in 2006 with their 6th Annual Banquet and Business meeting on November 3rd. Held for the second year at the beautiful Idaho Horse Park in Nampa, Idaho, the event theme this …
How to Avoid Emotional Decisions by Karen Pickering Every year I write about New Year’s resolutions. It just seems fitting to start over in January, whether it’s a new diet, a resolve to ride more, or an entire laundry list of things to change. It seems fitting to pause …
October 2018 Cover Story: Spurr’s Big Fix – All-Natural Products for Skin, Hooves, and Wounds Trail Savvy: Gaining Control on the Trail Willfully Guided: Get Ready for Winter! Small Farm Makeover: Preventing Parasites Equestrian Lifestyle: Dr. Julie Eihl – Caring for Northwest Horses Click here to see all …
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 …
How Owning an Unrideable Thoroughbred Changed My Life by Jana Harris “So, why would you want to write about an old horse?” I got used to this question while writing a book about my broodmare, True Colors, and always thought, Because, if I am one someday, figuratively speaking, I …