Everything Horses and Livestock® Magazine August 2016 Vol 1 Issue 3

Everything Horses and Livestock Magazine

“CONVERGING PATHS” All of us here at EHAL try our best to bring our readers an informative, educational and fun magazine. Our contributors have traveled their own paths and have their own life stories that shaped their views and attitudes. They have, however, one thing in common. All have passion and love for all animals and their welfare. Our editor, Jana Barcus, has a knack for finding contributors from various facets of the horse and livestock world. Our articles come from trainers and exhibitors from many equine disciplines, from therapists, nutritionists, veterinarians, educators, farriers, realtors with horse properties, and boarding businesses. The list grows with each issue. Their adventures, education, experiences and goals have somehow brought them all together under the EHAL umbrella at this particular time in their lives. Like me, you may wonder how this happened. I believe part of the reasons has something to do with the fact that EHAL gives them an open and unbiased venue to share their passions and ideas. For me I now have more time to pursue goals that I set aside earlier in life. Jana’s vision for this magazine has inspired me to write again. What was once tedious is now fun. I truly admire others’ stories and how horses impacted their lives. I believe I can learn something new and useful from everyone I encounter on my “path.”

We also hope you take the time to get acquainted with our newest contributors and what they have to offer to the equine world. Their contact information generally follows their articles. These contributors include Wendy Wiseman, a certified equine sports massage therapist, Kelly Behnke, a myofascial release therapist, Shane Irwin, a young trainer and exhibitor who has excelled under the mentorship of Corky Cochran, and Shannon Rowl with the Kansas CMSA group who shares their passion for mounted shooting. Please let us know if you want information about a specific topic, equine breed or breed association, discipline or ANYTHING horse-related. EHAL will do its best to bring you what you want to read and learn about. Remember “Life is a Journey, Enjoy the Ride!” Janice

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