New & Noteworthy – Spalding Labs Launches New Radio Channel

Spalding Labs Launches a New Radio Channel—Flying SL Ranch Radio   The new “Flying SL Ranch Radio Channel” is power-packed entertainment for horse lovers thirsting for something completely different. It features 24/7 old time cowboy-themed music, interspersed with horse tips, interviews with famed equine experts, hilarious horse antics and much, …

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Over-seeding Your Pastures

Ten Tips to Ensure Healthy Forage for Horses by Laurie Cerny   Early spring is the ideal time to over-seed pastures. After a long, wet winter your pastures are going to need some TLC, including over-seeding, to get them back in shape. Here are ten tips for sound land management that …

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Man on a Horse

My Time with God in the Saddle   Review by Laurie Lewis: Catherine Madera baited my curiosity when she said that she found my family’s photo somewhere and could not wait for me to see it. Two days later I opened Man on a Horse, going to page 95, as …

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May 2014 Cover Story: Sunrise Valley Ranch

A Resting Place for Mind, Body and Spirit by Catherine Madera In the 1991 film City Slickers Billy Crystal and his two friends vacation at a working ranch in an attempt to unwind, adventure and discover that elusive “one thing.” This One Thing, the trail boss Curly assured them, would …

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Riding Well Grounded – More Exercises to Help Build a Smooth Side Pass

More Exercises to Help Build a Smooth Side Pass by Marilyn Pineda   As mentioned in last month’s training article, executing a nice side pass with your horse demonstrates several things: bending in the neck, yielding to subtle pressure, moving the front quarters, moving the hindquarters and moving one step …

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Fire Mountain Hosts ETS Trail Challenge Buckle Series!

    Fire Mountain Trail Course, near Sedro-Woolley, WA is hosting an Equine Trail Sports (ETS) Buckle Series during the 2014 riding season.  One buckle will be awarded to each of three levels of skill—Beginning, Intermediate and the highly competitive Advanced Level – along with winning cash prizes of $75, …

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The Horse in Native American History

  Excerpt and photos courtesy of National Geographic, March issue   Horses had opened new possibilities. They allowed men to hunt buffalo more productively than ever before, to range farther, to make devastating raids against other tribes. They relieved women of some onerous duties, such as lugging possessions from camp to …

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The May Trophy Circuit is Almost Here!

Renew Your Club Membership to Collect Points for Upcoming Shows   The show season is here! Don’t forget to renew your membership so points will count at your first show. The May Trophy Circuit, which runs over Memorial Day weekend, is our first affiliate show. This show features the amateur …

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Come to the Idaho Horse Expo April 18-20

Clinics, Demonstrations and a Blue Ribbon Horse Sale! Don’t miss The Idaho Horse Expo April 18, 19 and 20th. Put it on your calendar. Yes, that is Easter weekend and all youth get in free on Sunday! It is always fun to learn new ideas and new ways to work …

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Equine Events Center to Host WAHSET

Washington High School Equestrian Teams Return to Lynden, WA for State Finals   The Equine Event Center is excited to be hosting the WAHSET state finals again in Lynden, WA. Youth competitors from the Washington High School Equestrian Teams and their horses will be gathering over Mother’s Day weekend May …

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