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Norwegian Fjord Horses from the Northwest Headed to the Rose Parade! by Teressa Moen Kandianis There are quite a few Norwegian Fjord Horses in the Pacific Northwest –on both the wet and the dry side. Over the years, these horses have become more frequent competitors in dressage, eventing, western, and …
Training an OTTB for the Sport of Mountain Trail by Mark Bolender Off the Track Thoroughbreds (OTTB) are retired race horses that have been given a new purpose in life. Recently, I had the good fortune to train one named Dakota for mountain trail riding. As it turns out, …
9 Practical Tips to Protect a Costly Piece of Equipment by Laurie Cerny Horse trailers are one of the biggest equipment expenses for the horse owner. Even if you’ve bought yours new, over time it will show wear-and-tear. Sooner rather than later if you don’t take care …
And Draft Horse Spectacular Craig Cameron’s Extreme Cowboy Race; Jackpot Barrel Race; Saturday Night Draft Horse Spectacular; Warm Beach Vaulters; High jump exhibition, Equine Emporium—over 100 vendors! Don’t miss these fun activities and learning opportunities: Kid’s Corral; Lang Pony Rides on site, draft horse driving clinic; David Bodin—“The Horse …
One Special Needs Horse and His Amazing Companion by Alise Lamoreaux Sage and Beau met when she was 27 and he was 15 and. He came to her at a time when she had just lost a close companion and moved into the adjoining stall. They spent …
An Unusual Story of Animal Hoarding by Alise Lamoreaux Zumwalt Prairie is high altitude grassland, a place to admire the beauty of the land with its mountainous elevations. The history of the place is filled with stories of Chief Joseph, his tribe’s horses, and such legendary horsemen as …
Discover the Growing Field of Equine Facilitated Therapies It was my mom who first taught me to follow my dreams. “Make a career at something you love,” she told me, “and it will never feel like work.” She never imagined I would become a riding instructor and I never thought …
Meet “Poker Alice” by John Brand, Buckaroo Leather Products “Praise the Lord and place your bets. I’ll take your money with no regrets.” This quote is not from the famous poker player Johnny Chan, but from Alice Ivers Tubbs or “Poker Alice.” Alice was born in Devonshire, England in …
A very expensive lesson in proper braking by Karen Pickering (June 22, 2013) – It was an absolutely splendid weekend—riding horseback around Lake Wenatchee with friends made for a relaxing, fun time. Our base was Stonewater Ranch, a faith-based horse camp for kids learning to find their way in the …
Some helpful tips to make your trip more enjoyable (Originally published June 2013) by Karen Pickering It’s time to get out and enjoy the great northwest so we’ve put together some helpful tips in preparation for your camping or horse show weekend. I just returned from a weekend of horse …