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Getting to The North American Affiliate Championship Show

Don’t Miss Moses Lake and Another Opportunity to Qualify for the Championships!   Washington Reining Horse Association held North American Affiliate Championship qualifying shows April 11 – 13 in Wenatchee, sponsored by Sky River Equestrian Center; and May 30 – June 1 in Monroe, co-sponsored by Maria Danieli and Timberland …

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Are You a “High Performance” Trail Rider?

The Performance Demands of Backcountry Riding by Robert Eversole   As a trail rider you are a high performance rider, and your horse or mule is your high performance partner. By “high performance” I’m not only referring to the various extreme trail riding events we often see. Even away from …

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Nutrition for Horse Pastures

July 2014

How to Keep Your Pasture Grasses Healthy by Eleanor Blazer   Few things are prettier this time of year than watching horses graze on a beautiful pasture. To maintain forage, as well as the view, it’s important to do what you can to keep grass plants healthy. Just like horses …

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Summer News Events and Special Competitors

July 2014

Meet Mounted Shooter Laurie Hughes and Baylee   Meet Baylee (Plumb Dry Tequila) a 21-year-old AQHA gelding. Baylee has competed in reining, working cow horse, roping, Extreme Cowboy Racing, mountain trail competitions and even some jousting. Now, he is successfully competing in cowboy mounted shooting. Laurie was introduced to the …

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Achieving an Inspiring Performance

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How to Improve Your Riding in Just 10 Minutes a Day by Karen Pickering   I was sitting in front of the computer this morning staring at the blank computer screen, waiting for inspiration to hit me for this month’s column. Our focus for July is the performance horse. As …

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Building Trust Through Success

July 2014

Strategies to Help Make Every Ride Count by Allison Trimble   When training a horse, there are so many things to take into consideration that it can become a bit overwhelming. One article says this, a video says that and another clinician said something different. How does a person know …

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July 2014 Cover Story: The Mustang Heritage Foundation

Bringing Extreme Makeover Excitement to the Ford Idaho Horse Park Courtesy of Mustang Heritage Foundation     For the first time, the Extreme Mustang Makeover is traveling to Nampa, Idaho, July 25-26, 2014. This event, presented by the Mustang Heritage Foundation and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Wild Horse …

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Free Online Viewing of Missy Wryn’s Horse Training and Wellness Videos Now Available!

July 2014

Nationally recognized horse trainer & clinician Missy Wryn provides comprehensive horse management, horse training, and effective communication workshops, clinics, and lectures across the country and at her Zen Barn in Estacada, Oregon (just 30 minutes SE of Portland, Oregon). Now, Missy Wryn’s signature style horse training & wellness videos are …

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Purina Introduces SuperSport™ Supplement for Faster Muscle Recovery

July 2014

Purina Animal Nutrition recently introduced SuperSport™ amino acid supplement, a scientifically formulated amino acid formula proven to support equine performance and overall fitness. Purina developed the proprietary formula on its 1,200-acre nutrition research farm, where it demonstrated the ability to support muscle recovery, increase exercise capacity and support muscle development. …

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Riding Fear Free – Dealing with Bullies

Dealing with Bullies by Laura Daly   Fearful people feel every negative and/or mean-spirited word directed at them. Even well-meaning friends can hinder progress or shatter confidence. Words that are meant to encourage actually pierce the heart of a struggling horsemen: “Take off the helmet to get rid of fear”; …

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