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The Truth about Head Injuries and the Equestrian by Theresa Rice There have been a few well publicized and tragic deaths from horse accidents this year. Each new accident sends ripples of grief and concern through the horse community, as well as reigniting the helmet debate. I recently saw …
The Excellent Adventures of Spanky and Dally by Francesca Carsen They have become a crowd favorite at horse expos in the Pacific Northwest and beyond: the tiny brown pony named Spanky and his friend Dally, a Jack Russell Terrier. The Northwest Horse Source wanted to find out more about …
May 2016 Cover Story: Getaway Horse Play – Your Horse Wants To Go! Equine Wellness: Barefoot, Shod or Boots? Getting Help in a Backcountry Emergency Trainer’s Corner: Becoming a Student The Adventures of Spanky and Dally Click here to see all Digital Edition Past Issues Find the print magazine in …
April 2016 Cover Story: Butler Hill Equestrian Center – Helping Riders Face Their Fears Trail Savvy: Spring Maintenance for Obstacles Rider Wellness: Falling off the Fitness Wagon Five Basics Every Horse Should Know Natural Pest Control Click here to see all Digital Edition Past Issues Find the print magazine in …
Educated Hands and the Action of the Bit by Shelbie Fredenhagen The hand is the instrument of all instruments. -Aristotle Working the horse by applying what is known of physics, and the animal’s musculature system, provides the rider with an osteopathic way of working the horse. In this way …
Creating Fear-free Leaders that Walk through Fire by Catherine Madera Cindi Plendl, owner of Butler Hill Equestrian Center, isn’t impressed by current trends in horse training and handling. This includes DVD training series that cannot teach things like timing or feel and grandiose exhibitions by professionals eager to make …
7 Potential Pitfalls for Horse Businesses by John Alan Cohan, Attorney at Law The U.S. House of Representatives is considering a resolution to impeach IRS Commissioner John Koskinen for violation of the public trust, failing to comply with congressionally issued subpoenas and misleading the public over IRS practices of …
A Worthy Stallion is More than a Pretty Face by Karen Plumlee Have you ever noticed that Facebook is full of things you didn’t know you needed? I was scrolling through our news feed last September and said, “Mark, come take a look at this horse.” What initially caught …
How Connective Tissue Health Affects Your Horse’s Performance by Barbara Breckenfeld Do you know what holds the body up? Is it A—the skeleton; B—muscles; C—connective tissue (fascia); D—all of them? If you answered C for connective tissue or fascia, you were correct. Most of us were taught that muscles …
Growing Together and Celebrating a Lifetime of Memories This year we had quite a number of entries for our photo essay contest—what a treat to read about so many cherished equine companions! Interestingly, there were no youth entries. This was unusual but it allowed us to choose two adult …