The Things that Define Us

Identity and the Equestrian by Catherine Madera   Who am I? This is a basic question human beings struggle with at their core. Though it is perhaps acted out most obviously in adolescence, uncertainty about identity can follow a person into old age. As a spiritual person, I believe this …

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The Northwest Horse Fair & Expo 2016!

Northwest Horse Fair & Expo

Daring stunts on horseback, parades of horse breeds, strutting stallions, a star-studded list of clinicians and a huge trade show, all await horse lovers at the Northwest Horse Fair & Expo 2016. Now in its 17th year, the expo runs March 18—20, at the Linn County Fair and Expo Center …

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The Best Thing About the Equestrian Life

A Tribute to the True Horse Person by Karen Pickering   This issue is for the person that gets out of bed at an unbelievable hour, with a smile, to feed horses and clean stalls. They yearn for the smell of fresh cut hay and the soft touch of a …

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ABHA: Out to Pasture

Plan Ahead for Spring Pasture Grazing by Steve Breitenstein   Before we know it, spring will be here and you may want to turn your horses out to pasture. This is tempting after a long winter, but being introduced to pasture grazing too quickly can cause colic, laminitis, or founder. …

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Surprise Your Valentine with a Tail Spin Keepsake Bracelet

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Tail Spin custom horsehair jewelry is hand-crafted using your horse’s tail. Each one of a kind treasure is created with attention to quality and durability using only the finest materials. Our exclusively designed Tail Spin horseshoe end caps are .925 sterling silver and are included with every keepsake. All the …

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What the Horse? Escape Winter in Wickenburg, Arizona

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by Theresa Rice   Welcome to February, when I sometimes fear I may never feel the warmth of the sun again. If ever there is a time I dream of running away, it is most definitely this stretch between the forgotten magic of Christmas and a far off spring. I …

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Cowboy Dressage

Long Awaited Book by Ambassadors of the Discipline by Jessica Black with Eitan and Debbie Beth-Halachmy   The equestrian pursuit known as cowboy dressage was born of a desire to meld the best of western riding traditions and classical dressage in the pursuit of a harmonious relationship with a horse. …

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Ask Al: Advice from a Master Horseman: On Becoming a Better Rider

On Becoming a Better Rider by Al Dunning   In this issue we celebrate the equine centered lifestyle. As most equestrians strive to improve their skills in the saddle, it seemed natural to ask Al his thoughts on becoming a better rider. Question: How much of good riding do you …

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What You Need to Know About Fascia

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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 …

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Rider Wellness: Loving the Equestrian Self

Three Ways to Nurture Yourself on Valentine’s Day by Emily Beasley   When I woke up that morning I had a familiar feeling in the pit of my stomach—“butterflies”—and jumped out of bed with my heart racing. This was THE day and its details are still vivid. The entire day, …

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