What is Western Dressage?

Answering Questions about a New Discipline by Michelle Binder, Relational Riding Academy   Just what is “western dressage?” This developing discipline is very exciting to many riders, trainers, breeders and exhibitors, who choose horses of all breeds as partners, and who, for various reasons, prefer to sit in stock type saddles. Good …

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The National Reining Horse Association

Deanna Lally

Show Your Horse from Entry Level to NRHA Classes     WRHA is an affiliate of the National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) hosting three shows annually. A mix of classes are offered at WRHA shows, including NRHA classes that require a competition license from NRHA for the horse and the …

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Training for Relationship

Discover the Root of Many Common Behavioral Issues by Allison Trimble, Willfully Guided Horsemanship       I get a lot of questions about addressing behavioral issues. The problems vary from the overly aggressive horse, to the horse that is scared of everything. Horses come in two basic categories: dominant and …

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A Million Little Pieces

Thoughts on Process by Catherine Madera     Summer is in full swing and I have a lot on my mind. Top of the list includes finishing my latest novel Rhinestones and my new horse Mateo. When this issue goes to print, I plan to be starting Mateo under saddle …

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Training the Trail Horse

Five Fundamental Skills of a Good Trail Horse by Robert Eversole   We ask a lot of our trail mounts and most of what we’re asking isn’t what they’d be doing if they were the ones making the choices. This difference in desires is why trail rides can turn into …

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Polo: Equine Warriors

Portraits by Bob Tabor   Polo: Equine Warriors is a stunning coffee table photography book that brings to life the inner psyche of the polo pony. Trained and bred for courage, strength, speed, and agility, polo ponies also maintain an incredible beauty and elegance. Freeing themselves from the herd mentality, …

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Pressure Proof Your Riding

How Your Mindset Influences Riding Success and Enjoyment by Daniel Stewart   Karen asks, “I recently moved up a level and the added pressure is making it hard for me to stay positive. Is there anything I do to enjoy myself again?”     This is a wonderful question. Our horses mean …

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Winterize Your Facility

Top Ten Things to Do Now to Prepare for Winter by Laurie Cerny   Before we know it winter will be here. And there’s nothing worse than seeing the first snowflakes fall and realizing your barn isn’t ready for winter. Here’s a list of ten chores to do now in preparation …

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Summer Highlights and Fall Fun

 Remembering a Successful Show and Wrapping Up the Calendar In July the All Novice Rookie Show was a success with over 350 entries—up 100 entries from last year! WSQHA was proud to host the Whatcom County 4 H Judging and we were thrilled to have the families as our guests …

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Riding Well Grounded

Breaking Down the Elements by Marilyn Pineda, Fire Mountain Trail Course     We have all sorts of fun visitors at Fire Mountain Trail Course and Darryl Weidkamp and his horse Clancy were no exception. Darryl is an avid backcountry rider and had previously been to our trail course as a …

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