Dream or Fantasy?

Avoid Fantasy to Turn Your Dreams into Reality by Catherine Madera   What’s the difference between dreams and fantasies? I think the short answer is that a dream doesn’t ignore reality; the dreamer sees challenges clearly and finds realistic ways to overcome them. Horses have a wonderful way of igniting …

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Savor Summer

Inspiration Abounds in the Beautiful Pacific Northwest by Catherine Madera   Like so many Americans, I spend far too much time in front of a screen. I love my life as a writer and editor, but it requires long hours sitting at a desk. Rather than getting lost on a …

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August 2015 Cover Story: THE MANE EVENT is a MAIN ATTRACTION

Plan for a Fun, Educational Experience this Fall in Chilliwack by Catherine Madera In the English language homonyms are words that sound alike but have different meanings. A good example is the words main and mane. The dictionary defines mane as: distinctly long or thick hair, such as found on …

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Finding Happy

Happiness

The Exhilaration of Challenge and Novelty by Catherine Madera Several months ago I read an intriguing book called The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin. In it Rubin recounts the year-long study she conducted into her personal happiness and what she discovered along the way. Despite the fact that human beings …

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July 2015 Cover Story: The Havasu Horse Project

The Havasu Horse Project: Where Compassion is a Natural Wonder by Catherine Madera When Shea Carpenter first visited the southwest corner of the Grand Canyon she came for the awe inspiring beauty: stunning waterfalls of Caribbean blue set against sheer, red canyon walls jutting into the Arizona sky. What she …

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The Little Things

The Intricate Dance of Health and Wellness Many times I am amazed at the big changes small adjustments can make. These “little things” may relate to work, relationships or health and wellness. I was reminded of this truth recently after having my colt, Diamonte, treated with acupressure. Diamonte is a …

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June 2015 Cover Story: Raven Rock Ranch

Raven Rock Ranch – Meeting the Need One Child at a Time by Catherine Madera and Sandy Matts The need is overwhelming. Every year, there are around 80,000 referral calls for child abuse in the state of Washington. Of those, only enough staff and funding exists to follow up on …

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May 2015 Cover Story: Equine Trail Sports

Equine Trail Sports by Catherine Madera Founded in 2013, the Austin, TX based Equine Trail Sports (ETS) is focused on fun while helping riders develop the skills and confidence needed to navigate real trail riding experiences. This is filling a valuable niche in the fast growing sport of obstacle and …

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Good Medicine

Celebrating the Generosity of the Horse Community I’ll never forget a woman from the hospital where my mother once worked, many years ago. She was a nurse also, a Native American named Crissa Manysuns (correct spelling unknown). Wise, compassionate and resourceful, Crissa owned horses and I was drawn to her …

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March 2015 Cover Story: Barn Pros

Barn Pros: Just What the Doctor Ordered by Catherine Madera Dr. Stephanie Meyer of Pilchuck Veterinary Hospital knows how changes in lifestyle and approach can dramatically affect quality of life. While completing her residency in large animal internal medicine at the University of Florida, one of Meyer’s personal riding horses …

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