Record Number of Blazers Return to Newhalem Bay

Remembering Summer Fun on the Beach       On July 29th, 27 people and 19 horses departed from varying places in the Northwest to meet at Nehalem Bay State Park at the Oregon Coast.  In 2011, we had 17 people and 16 horses.  This year, we had a lot …

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Best of America by Horseback Visits the Northwest

National TV Show Chooses Butler Hill Equestrian Center in Burlington, WA by Karen Pickering       The weekend of August 17th was an exciting occasion for horse people in the Northwest, drawing riders from as far away as Oregon to attend special clinics and trail rides. Butler Hill Equestrian …

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Exercise and the Arthritic Horse

How to Keep Your Aged Partner Happy and Comfortable by R. Paul Schwab, DVM   Arthritis is painful inflammation and stiffness of the joints, which may be associated with degeneration of the joint surfaces from wear and tear, age, infection, or autoimmune disease.  In this article we will concentrate on …

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The Super Bowl of Reining

Wishing All WRHA Competitors Luck in Oklahoma City       In November, reiners turn their attention to the super bowl of reining, the NRHA Futurity and North American Affiliate Championship show held in Oklahoma City November 28 – December 7.  Top futurity horses from around the world will compete, as …

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Riding Well Grounded

The Importance of Perfect Timing by Marilyn Pineda   You’ve heard the phrase, “timing is everything!” One of my students, Cecelia Hagland, had a great illustration of timing recently with her gelding, Waylon. They had been having wonderful experiences developing a foundation of communication together when everything golden suddenly turned …

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Holiday Shopping for the Equestrian

Best Gifts for the Trail Rider by Robert Eversole   It’s hard to believe that Christmas is just around the corner. If you’re like me and have procrastinated on gifts for those special trail riders in your life, here are some thoughtful items that they would love to find under …

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The Gift of Trust

Value the “Glue” in Relationships by Catherine Madera       Much of my horse time over the last two months has revolved around starting my new horse, Mateo. As I write this, in September, he has been a good student for the last three weeks and I feel confident …

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The 180 Degree Turn on a Teeter-Totter

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Create a Magnificent Performance with These Specific Exercises   by Mark Bolender While judging a trail challenge for the AQHA at the Region 1 show, I watched a horse and rider walk onto a teeter-totter, turn 180 degrees, then back off in one smooth, seamless motion. It was magnificent to …

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Bebop’s Blanket Saver Safe-T-Link Saves on Blanket Repairs

Horses are a big strong animal by nature and the products that we buy for them have to be strong enough to hold up to their abilities. Recently we horse owners have changed our way of thinking and have been buying horse products with a little more safety built into …

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How to Find the Best Trainer for Your Horse

Two Things that Set Great Trainer’s Apart by Don Blazer, Horse Courses Online   Some trainers are simply gifted athletes with a natural feel for a horse.  Some are great communicators. Still others just have a flare for presentation and showmanship.  There are okay trainers and good trainers, but certain …

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