Article by Cole Peak “The big thing that sets us apart from other breeding programs is that our mares aren’t just for breeding,” says Janelle Braun, owner of Baroque Feathered Farm, as she leans against the wall of her tack room in Carnation, Washington. “We ride them.” Janelle, whose …
Article by: Dr. Tania Cubitt, Standlee Nutritional Expert – Performance Horse Nutrition It’s understood that what we feed our horses has a major impact on their health. Especially as horses age they become increasingly sensitive to feeds that contain too much sugar or starch. Cushing’s disease, insulin resistance, equine metabolic …
Article by: Colt Fairley with Kim Roe At a young age Colt Fairley was taught an important lesson about life and money. Life is not easy and idle hands don’t bear fruit. “When I was around 9,” says Fairley, “I asked my father if I could have money to buy …
Blake Westhoff met Allison Trimble Paparoa more than a dozen years ago. He was 19 years old and hadn’t been exposed to the professional horse industry. Fortunately, Allison was looking for someone to clean stalls, so Blake’s inability to pick up the correct lead wasn’t of concern. Allison was already …
The horse, with beauty unsurpassed, strength immeasurable and grace unlike any other, still remains humble enough to carry a man upon his back. — Amber Senti The search for a good horse is an exhausting and frustrating experience. You spend hours online scrolling through horse-for-sale websites, thumb through horse …
The conversation goes something like this: “I’m trying out a new dressage saddle. Will you let me know if it works for my horse?” This is when I start to get a little uncomfortable. I always answer, “Yes, but I’m not a saddle fitter; I’m a riding instructor.” I do …
In frightening or stressful times, we become more aware of our dependence on the help of others. We’re especially grateful for people who keep us safe — those who are willing to put their own lives on the line for us, like our active military and veterans. So how do …
Spring is finally here! Flowers are blooming, grass is growing, the days grow longer, and the mud is drying up. This is the time of year when Northwest horse activities really begin to ramp up. It’s time to choose which equine events to put on your calendar, set goals to …
It’s history we take for granted—like the fact that we get on from the left side because soldiers of times-gone-by mounted that way in order to keep their swords (worn on the left hip) out of the way. Nowadays, the dashboard is where we look to see how fast we’re …
Windermere Equestrian Living—The North Group—offers over 36 years of combined experience showcasing a variety of real estate but specializing in equestrian properties and hobby farms. 2019 was a successful year as they learned even more about meeting buyer’s expectations and understanding seller’s desires. This translated into lots of closed transactions …
