Horse Stall Door Jams

How “Jam’n” Makes Chores More Efficient by Alayne Blickle, Horses for Clean Water   Horse life at home is all about chore efficiency, and sometimes the simplest solutions are best. One small thing we did recently at Sweet Pepper Ranch, our horse motel and guest ranch in southwestern Idaho, has …

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Gear Up!

The Care and Keeping of Your Horse’s Tack by Karen Pickering   It’s time to break out the saddles, bridles and equipment so we can ride! This issue focuses on tack and equipment and in a lean economy it’s wise to focus on taking better care of the tack we have. …

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Your Most Important Piece of “Tack”

Good Hands Equal Good Horsemanship by Jim Winney   We all have a favorite piece of tack in our collection: a saddle, a bit, or a good feeling set of reins. Hopefully it is a piece that helps us to gain a better communication with our horse. This is good, …

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Lunch from the Lawn Mower

Are Grass Clippings Good for Your Horse? by Eleanor Blazer   You might think feeding lawn clippings to horses makes sense. After all horses are designed to eat grass, but think again. The sensitive equine digestive system does not tolerate change. Anytime you introduce new feed to a horse it must be …

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Treasure in the Tack Room

My Best Training Tool by Catherine Madera   Last month a halter worn by equine superstar Zenyatta sold at auction for over $6,000. Dubbed “The Queen of Racing,” Zenyatta soared to popularity after breaking numerous records on the track. She failed to win the 2010 Breeder’s Cup Classic (placing second), …

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Co-Champions Named at Spring Fling

Competitors Surprise in Wenatchee by Sam Etsell   The WRHA kicked off the year with over 500 runs at the Spring Fling in Wenatchee, Washington. Sponsored by Woodley Ranch, the Spring Fling hosted the non-pro and open derbies. What made this event so different from previous years is that in …

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Sponsors Enable Northwest Emerald Masters Futurity

Added Monies a Boon for September Show   WSQHA is proud to continue the tradition of the Northwest Emerald Masters Futurity due to the generosity of our sponsors. For 2012 there is total added money of $5,000 for the open rider division. Monies courtesy of Cindy McCraw of Riverside Ranch, …

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Planning a Horseback Wedding

How to Safely Include a Horse in Your Special Day by Jasmine Cyphert   Many engaged horsewomen imagine riding into their wedding ceremony on horseback. I had that opportunity last August and rode my black mustang gelding Weston in a long white dress. He walked proudly and stood calmly in …

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WRHA Thanks its Sponsors

Spotlight on Woodley Ranch and Reining Sire Professor Smart   Woodley Ranch of Oregon graciously sponsored the first show of the year and WRHA would love to let the community know what they have to offer. Woodley Ranch, located in Stayton, Oregon, is home to proven reining sire Professor Smart. …

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Conditioning Your Horse for the Trail

Spare Your Horse the Unpleasant Side Effects of Being a “Weekend Warrior” by Raye Lochert   Trail riding is the most popular equine activity among horse owners. However, unfortunate side effects of a weekend on the trail can include things like colic, tying up, and a variety of lameness issues all …

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