The Best Friends are Horse Friends

Friends

4 Ways to Strengthen Horse-related Friendships by Allison Trimble Many of the greatest friendships in my life began with a shared love of horses. As a trainer, I have always enjoyed seeing relationships develop not only between my clients and their horses, but between each other. Common ground is fertile …

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Over 40 and Horse Crazy – Horsing with Erin Recke

by Laura Schonberg   Despite working as a full-time commercial pilot whose horses live a county away, Erin fancies herself an eventer and aspires to have her soul compliment her gelding, Guinness. More alike than they are different, their struggles have lead Erin to a place where she first seeks to …

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Calling all Cowboys!

All Ages are Welcome in this Family Sport   Adult mounted shooters compete in this fast action, timed event using two .45 caliber single action revolvers. Each gun is loaded with five rounds of specially prepared blank ammunition that will break a balloon up to about 15 feet, making the …

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It’s a Process, Not an Event – Part 2

Bridling

Part 2: How to Teach Your Colt to Bridle by Gerry Cox   Have you ever been assigned the task of teaching a horse to take his first bridle? When we were little kids on the ranch we used to lure the horses to the feed bin, talk the horse …

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Changing Seasons

Catherine Madera

Let Go to Embrace by Catherine Madera   A fond childhood memory includes my parents’ old record player. Dad loved musicians like Anne Murray and Pete Seeger and had a modest collection of records. I vividly remember pulling out the large vinyl discs, setting them on the turntable and lying …

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Pure Harmony Equine Apparel: Providing Affordable, Quality Tack

Pure Harmony Equine Apparel, owned and operated by equestrian Lisa Updike, specializes in meeting the equestrian’s need for quality tack at an affordable price. Lisa has experience in eventing, dressage, western dressage and also as a riding teacher and clinician. This background assists her in choosing lovely, high quality, private …

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Small Farm Makeover: Managing Spring Pastures

Pastures

7 Tips to Keep Grass Plants and Horses Healthy by Alayne Blickle   It’s that time of year when the grass gets greener and grows fast, but is it time to let your horses begin grazing on what you protected all winter? Putting horses out too soon can reduce the …

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Rider Wellness: The Fitness “Tack Trunk”

Fitness

Equipment Essentials for the Female Equestrian by Emily Beasley   I’m the type of person that relies on lists, especially when it comes to preparing for an outing with my horses. I have a checklist of essentials to pack in the trailer for the ride. For example, my first aid …

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Recap of the Idaho Horse Expo

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Blazers Shine at Popular Yearly Event   What a great 2016 horse expo! The Blazers rocked this event again. Donna Kelleher brought an entourage from northern Idaho, as well as Billy Ferreira and Crystal Tonto who came all the way from Wyoming. It was fun to see and mingle with …

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June 2016 Cover Story: There Are No Horseshoes in Heaven

Carole Herder and the Growth of Cavallo Article Provided by Cavallo Press     Cavallo president, inventor, teacher and best-selling author Carole Herder possesses an inquisitive mind and a powerful desire. Ms. Herder didn’t grow up with horses; she was a city girl who had to wait until adulthood to …

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