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Learning the Trade

August 5, 2020August 1, 2013 by Allison Trimble

What to Expect Out of an Apprenticeship Experience by Allison Trimble, Willfully Guided Horsemanship There are many ways you can learn about horses and training, but if your goal is to be a professional in the horse industry, you must gain experience in that world. I get loads of …

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Navigating the Information Age

August 5, 2020August 1, 2013 by Karen Pickering

Print or Online it’s Still About Trusted Resources by Karen Pickering I just returned from American Horse Publications Convention in Colorado Springs. Education has been first and foremost in my mind as of late. The way we receive information and communicate has changed dramatically. If we can’t figure something …

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Ecovet Insect Spray Safely Battles Flies and Sweet Itch

August 5, 2020August 1, 2013 by Northwest Horse Source

Until now, you had two choices for protecting your equine friend from pests: 1) toxic pesticides or 2) essential oils, which offer limited effectiveness. Ecovet introduces a biorational, or less toxic, approach. A truly different alternative to traditional insect sprays, Ecovet is effective and safe for your horse, yourself and …

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Loose Horse!

August 5, 2020August 1, 2013 by Raye Lochert

Four Logical, and Safe, Ways to Handle the Drama of a Wayward Horse by Raye Lochert Recently I was on a training ride with a client’s horse in my favorite park. The horse was exceptional and I felt very secure on him. He just needed time and miles. While walking up …

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Get to Know Your Grass Hays

August 5, 2020August 1, 2013 by Eleanor Blazer

Common Cool Season Grasses by Eleanor Blazer The equine digestive system is designed to extract nutrients from grass. Horses need long-stem fiber to remain healthy and in a perfect situation horses will graze for approximately 18 hours per day. If the horse owner does not have good pasture feeding …

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A Career with Horses? Dream On!

August 5, 2020August 1, 2013 by Northwest Horse Source

Discover the Growing Field of Equine Facilitated Therapies It was my mom who first taught me to follow my dreams. “Make a career at something you love,” she told me, “and it will never feel like work.” She never imagined I would become a riding instructor and I never thought …

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The Listening Heart

August 5, 2020August 1, 2013 by Catherine Madera

The Limbic Path Beyond Office Therapy by Leigh Shambo, MSW, LMHC, with David Young and Catherine Madera The Listening Heart is an informative and heartwarming book about the HEAL Model of Equine-Facilitated Psychotherapy. HEAL therapy is a guided experiential therapy with horses which is used in the treatment of anxiety, depression, …

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Pressure Proof Your Riding

June 30, 2020July 1, 2013 by Northwest Horse Source

Tip of the Month: How to Focus Productively by Daniel Stewart Keeping your mind focused on what’s productive (like your show goals) instead of what’s destructive (like previous disappointments) can be quite easy if you know how to do it. Question suggestion is an interesting mental training tool that …

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Women of the Wild West

August 5, 2020July 1, 2013 by Northwest Horse Source

Meet “Poker Alice” by John Brand, Buckaroo Leather Products “Praise the Lord and place your bets. I’ll take your money with no regrets.” This quote is not from the famous poker player Johnny Chan, but from Alice Ivers Tubbs or “Poker Alice.” Alice was born in Devonshire, England in …

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It’s Show Time!

August 20, 2018July 1, 2013 by Washington State Quarter Horse Association

Congratulations to May Trophy Circuit Winners and Mark Your Calenders for July 13/14 Our summer is in full swing and we wrapped up our May Trophy Circuit with the highest entries in several years. We thank each and every one of you who attended. Also exciting was the great audience, …

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