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The Ellensburg Rodeo arena will again play host to the Seminole Hard Rock Xtreme Bulls Tour finale on Sept. 3, 2011. The event is the culmination of nine bull-riding competitions held throughout the United States this year. The added purse for the Ellensburg finale is $75,000. The tour’s combined purse …
Ridding hay of respiratory irritants is easier than many think. December 18, 2018: The benefits of hay steaming are indisputable. It rids forage of nearly 100 percent of breathable airway irritants, adds water to the horse’s diet, increases palatability and smells divine. Everyone wants it for their horse but some “regular” …
Miss Rodeo America’s commitment to hard work and the western lifestyle make the organization a perfect fit for partnering with Tarter Farm & Ranch Equipment, an organization who also shares many of the same values. “We are very proud to be associated with the Miss Rodeo America organization and believe we …
Pat Parelli and the colt Hey Whiskey, now known as Troubadour, met at the Road to the Horse – the World Championship—starting February 25-27 in front of sold-out crowds at the Tennessee Miller Coliseum in Murfreesboro, TN. The 3-year-old colt was bred by the esteemed 6666 Ranch and is sired …
An indoor arena is a must in order to have a competitive boarding facility. Katie and Gary McClure of Swampy Oak Farm and Stable decided to open their own boarding facility when they built a new barn on their property three years ago. Their next step was to look into …
Keys to Managing a Dangerous Problem By Clinton Anderson Rearing is a very dangerous situation for both horse and rider and if left uncorrected is a problem that only gets worse. The key to understanding how to fix your horse’s problem is to first understand that it’s just a symptom …
Help Your Sale Horse Stand Out in a Crowded Market Place By Allison Trimble In these uncertain times, horse sales can be tricky. The horse market is still very alive, but there are more horses competing for the same buyer’s attention. In most cases, a seller will be advertising on an …
Exercises and Practices to Take Control of Fear By Robert Eversole Greetings, I was originally going to write about low impact horse camping techniques for this month’s column. However, instead of that we’re going to talk about a topic that is more important and one that may just save …
Combat Boredom and Manage Pastures with Track Paddocks By Alayne Blickle, Horses For Clean Water A confinement area (or paddock) is an enclosure meant to be your horse’s outdoor living quarters when keeping them off pastures. Using a confinement area protects pastures from overgrazing and soil compaction, especially during winter …
Guidelines for Making the Hardest Decision By Dave Sauter, DVM Euthanasia can be one of the more difficult and agonizing decisions we face when it comes to the care of our horses. By its very nature, the subject of euthanasia is emotional, unpleasant and uncomfortable. It is easy and natural …