"Rhythm beads add a little extra “bling” and a some pleasant music to your ride, and have many benefits for horse and rider. Visit my web site to view photos and order from pre-made strands, or custom order by choosing from a variety of colorful beads and unique bells available."

~ Liz Clark

"tlbtlb.com—Portraits of those who add that special something to our lives. People, dogs, cats, horses—anyone notable in your life. Using your photographs&mdashpainted portraits and photographic collages. Photographic restoration of old or damaged photographs. All work printed on acid-free heavyweight paper using archival inks. See the Recent Portraits section of tlbtlb.com for the latest painted portraits and photographic collages. Prices upon request: portraits@tlbtlb.com.

~ Terrie LaBarbera

Equine Notecards—Elegant and imaginative hand-crafted equine notecards—equine portraits and farrier's work. As a treat for yourself or a gift for all your friends who love horses. Each beautiful deckled-edged heavyweight acid-free 5" x 7" (folded) card is individually packaged with an elegant matching envelope. Printed using archival inks, these cards have a lovely writing surface and are suitable for framing."

~ Terrie LaBarbera

Kim McElroy is a Bainbridge Island, WA artist who paints the spirit of the horse. Journey into her world at her website. Here's what she says about her work:

"You know the feeling you get when something is so beautiful or profound that you can't quite put it into words? That is the feeling horses give me, and what I try to convey in my artwork and my writing.

Stay awhile and feel the presence of horses... if you can feel the emotions of my paintings through the internet, imagine what they would be like gracing the walls of your home. Each piece becomes a window to the beautiful spirit of the horse."

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"I started to realize that things would come much easier for me once I learned why a horse does what he does. This method works well for me because of the kinship that develops between horse and rider.

"Horses and life, it's all the same to me."

~ Buck Brannaman

"The thing you are trying to help the horse do is to use his own mind. You are trying to present something and then let him figure out how to get there"

~ Tom Dorrance

From an instructor’s standpoint, you can’t ask for two more honest, varied and learned teachers. Their vocabulary, their eyesight, their way of dealing with problems all work in such a way that you often have one teacher with two separate ways of approaching at and dealing with the same problem. If one cannot answer the problem in such a way that you can understand it, the other can. That is truly hard to find in this day and age—to find a vocabulary or an idea to get a theory across to everyone in a class, no matter how advanced or how much of a beginner the student is. Visit Mike and Deanie at their website and get to know them better.

"Working with the horse is a way of life for me. He's my livelihood, my hobby, my passion. If given a little thought, a little understanding, and a little common sense, the horse gives back in full measure. If the human can give 5%, the horse will come from the other side with 95%. The horse never ceases to amaze me with what he can get done with very little help from the human"

~ Ray Hunt

Visit Peter Campbell's web site to learn more about him or purchase his videos.

Harry Whitney prefers not to call himself a horse trainer. Instead, he’s simply someone who sees things from the horse's point of view - someone fluent in the language of horses.

"A horse can not distinguish between a correct lesson and a wrong lesson. The horse only knows he was taught something. It is up to you to decide which one he learns."

~ Scot Hansen

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Audrey Bryant is a Certified Equine Hoof Care Professional. She conducts workshops on Holistic Horse Health Care and sells Holistic Horse Health Kits. Check out her web site to learn more!

Pete says, "It's all about growing a healthier hoof!"

High performance barefoot horses. This site promotes and supports natural hoofcare.

There is a way to trim so the barefoot horse is not sore. Instructions for a natural barefoot trim.

Haflinger horse breeder in Montana.

An organization of owners, breeders and enthusiasts dedicated to the promotion and enjoyment of the Haflinger horse in the western half of the United States and Canada.

Located right off the freeway in Satsop, Steve McComb offers the highest quality hay for the lowest prices in the area. They will deliver right to your barn as well. If you are looking for orchard, alfalfa, tiny compressed bales or any other type of hay other than local grass, give the folks at McCombs a call. They will get hay into your barn and your horses will love it!

Call Steve at 1-360-249-5871

I've known Sarah for a long time now and her wealth of information and resources always continues to amaze me. She is the first person I turn to whenever I need any types of herbs or specific medicines for the horses, dogs, cats and people. She helped Geri get over the loss of the eye by sending herbsbs for pain and for her recovery. She helped with Elegance's breathing problem, liver problems for previous ponies, EPM problems for Fred, and untold other maladies that we have faced. She helped me lower my cholesterol and helped my brother-in-law with lung problems...You name it, this lady can help or even just suggest where to turn to next.

And you simply can't beat the prices. Her replies to your queries and then her mail service is extremely fast. Items are often in your hands the very next day. I can't say enough about this woman and this company. So if you are looking for an alternative to Allopathic meds, or are looking for the very best in Chinese and other herbs at the best prices, please email Sarah. You simply can't go wrong.

The Holistic Horse is your ticket to the holistic world.

Natural Horse care products.

For a well balanced, customized, economical flag to use to desensitize your horse, this company has thought of everything. The flag handle is ergonomically designed for even the smallest of hands and handlers. The rod is lightweight, but does not have a lot of undesired movement. The flags are easy to thread, come in a variety of colors and have a warranty.

Best of all, you can customize the flag or the handle with your name, the name of your farm, your brand, or your logo.

Buy one for yourself, or give some as Christmas or birthday presents.

Vaquero and western hats.

J.M. Capriola Custom Saddle and Cowboy Tack

Wild Rags, Cowboy Silk Scarves, Western Artistic Clothing

General Information and Items.

D.T. Refz Bits and Spurs

Lost Buckaroo

Hagel's Cowboy Gear

Tools for the natural horseman.

All Things Cowboy

For the best selection of English or Western tack, riding apparel and saddles, stop by and visit South Sound's largest tack store. You will find just about anything that you will need, and if the folks at TR2 don't have it in stock, they will order it for you. They are great friendly people who are knowledgeable and caring. They are located behind MacDonalds. Stop by and see them today!

Vaquero supplies.

Equine Medical Services

1-360-456-4448

For the best services in Equine health, call the caring, knowledgeable staff at Equine Medical Services and ask for Dr. Sarah Perkins.

Portland Equine Clinic

1414 NE 148th

Portland, Oregon 97230

Office Phone: 1-503-252-3713

Equine Health Solutions

Equine Acupuncture and Chiropractic

Office Phone: 1-360-687-9700

Email: renvet1@msn.com

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Craig Toups and Old Town builders were recommended to me by a friend in Tacoma. Craig was the builder we finally chose to totally redo the upstairs of our house. The quote was beyond fair, the work was done in an extremely timely manner, the subs were all trustworthy and so the job went without any of the trials and tribulations that often occur with a contractor and a remodel job. In fact, the job went so well and we were so happy with the outcome, that we have told quite a few others about the quality of workmanship, the honesty, the timeliness and the skill of Craig and his crew at Old Town.

When it came time to redo the arena this year, we thought only of Old Town Builders. They came up with the interesting and cost-saving idea of concrete pilings instead of totally wood walls. They engineered the new buttresses and truss hangings. Plus, they saved us an incredible amount of money by saving and reusing wall planks.

To top it off, Craig built the new 4' iron entrance gate using shoes from Alsace, Khadre and a few other TPA horses, making it more than just a gate. It is a special gift from a great friend who has given so much expertise and skill and time to this farm. Thank you Craig from all of us here at the farm for that friendship and caring.

So if you have a remodel job in mind, or a new building that you need put up, please call Craig at Old Town Builders. His fairness, his ideas, his skill and commitment to doing a great and timely job can't be talked about enough. You won't be disappointed.

"We have been growing show quality dahlias for nine years, growing many of the fabulous fifty dahlia varieties (these are varieties that were awarded at least 50 blue ribbons during the last show year). We are members of the Evergreen State Dahlia Assoc., Grays Harbor Dahlia Society, Federation of Northwest Dahlia Growers, and the American Dahlia Society."

For the very best in selection and quantity for fine and exotic dahlias, visit Lobaugh’s Dahlias located in Chehalis, WA. Wayne Lobaugh has a beautiful and informative site that will help you chose what to put in your sunny garden spots. And believe us, you can’t chose just one!

Eclectic Horseman Communications is a print and online magazine.

A Publication Focusing on Humane and Natural Care for Horses and Other Animals.

Freedom Farm is a facility in Port Angeles, WA that offers boarding, training and lessons using natural boarding and training, and holistic health care methods.

(360) 455-5285

(360) 754-8860

(360) 491-3217

(360) 352-2841

This is simply the best place to stay when in Ellensburg. Boots Wickstom and her family make your stay memorable in every way. We've stayed here for the past few years while riding in Buck Brannaman's July clinic and we can't say enough about the facilities, the friendliness, and the service. If you want to leave home, but feel like you are home in Ellensburg, then definitely call Boots and stay at the 4W Ranch! You can't go wrong!

There are many motels and hotels in the Olympia area.

In addition to many other products and services, Online Publishing and Programming Solutions, Inc. offers web site design services to selected businesses and individuals. For more information, send email to: galen@op2.com.

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