September 2014 – Page 2 of 3 – The Northwest Horse Source

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

August 5, 2020September 1, 2014 by Kim Roe

Realities of Life as a Horse Trainer by Kim Roe I got my first horse training job when I was 12 years old. A neighbor had purchased a pony for his children and it kept bucking the kids off, so he gave me $25.00 to ride the pony for …

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Principles of Ground Work

August 5, 2020September 1, 2014 by Allison Trimble

Part 1: Philosophy by Allison Trimble I have been known to cringe at the term “ground work.” The literal meaning is not the issue, but it’s evolution over time which approaches ground work as a drill or a maneuver rather than what it is: horsemanship. Ground work is possibly …

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Patience is a Virtue

August 5, 2020September 1, 2014 by Catherine Madera

On Becoming Virtuous by Catherine Madera I’ve heard it said that praying for patience is a bad idea. Why? God will immediately send you a situation that requires it. Most of us struggle with patience, but as horse people it is a virtue that is truly critical to attain. …

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Equine Obesity: No Laughing Matter

June 30, 2020September 1, 2014 by Eleanor Blazer

How to Properly Identify and Feed Carbohydrates by Eleanor Blazer Do the terms equine metabolic syndrome, Cushing’s disease, peripheral Cushing’s, insulin resistance and hypo-thyroid sound familiar? The common symptom shared by of all these conditions can be obesity. Weight and insulin problems are on the rise and it’s no …

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Joni Harms Live: From Oregon to Ireland

August 5, 2020September 1, 2014 by Northwest Horse Source

New CD from Award-winning Country and Western Signer Joni Harms is no stranger to success. She has been a winner of multiple Academy of Western Artists Awards, including top honor for Entertainer of the Year in 2002. In 2003, Harms was named Female Vocalist of the Year and accepted …

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Beyond Basic Training

August 5, 2020September 1, 2014 by Robert Eversole

Five Skills to Master Before Heading Out on the Trail by Robert Eversole Trail riding can be a wonderful experience. It can also be horrible and we’ve all been there. In riding back country and front country areas across the US I’ve noted what differentiates the successful from the …

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Heart-to-Heart Healing Offering Fall Wellness Workshop on Energy Healing for Horses

May 4, 2020September 1, 2014 by Northwest Horse Source

Do you belong to a club or group that is interested in hosting a workshop about energy healing for horses? Energy healing is easy to learn, easy to use and doesn’t require any special tools or skills. Liza Burney of Heart-to- Heart Healing, LLC works with people who are interested in …

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For the Love of Shooting

February 26, 2018September 1, 2014 by Western Washington Mounted Shooters

Meet Cowboy Mounted Shooter Walker Dixon Walker Dixon started shooting only a year ago (last February) when his wife bought him a new shooters’ clinic for a Valentine’s Day present. A novice rider, he excelled quickly, learning to ride and shoot at the same time. His love for the …

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Destinations Northwest

August 5, 2020September 1, 2014 by Robert Eversole

Juniper Dunes by Robert Eversole Despite the common notion that Washington State is a place of cool mists, ferns and towering firs, the fact of the matter is that a majority of the state is desert. The Cascade Mountain Range casts a rain shadow effect over two thirds of …

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How to Introduce the New Horse

August 5, 2020September 1, 2014 by Northwest Horse Source

Four Important Bio-Security Practices for Stable Management by R. Paul Schwab, DVM I like to compare bringing a new horse into a stable to the new kid coming into a preschool or kindergarten class: At some point there is going to be some snotty noses. This is especially true …

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Month: September 2014

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

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Principles of Ground Work

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Patience is a Virtue

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Equine Obesity: No Laughing Matter

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Joni Harms Live: From Oregon to Ireland

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Beyond Basic Training

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Heart-to-Heart Healing Offering Fall Wellness Workshop on Energy Healing for Horses

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For the Love of Shooting

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Destinations Northwest

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How to Introduce the New Horse

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