October 2014 – Page 2 of 2 – The Northwest Horse Source

Riding Well Grounded – One Step at a Time on the Trail

June 30, 2020October 1, 2014 by Northwest Horse Source

by Marilyn Pineda I love the picture included with this month’s trail training article. I took it from the back of my mare on a recent trail ride with friends. Why is it a big deal? There are no horses in front of us! Let me explain. My mare’s …

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Getting Back in the Rhythm

August 5, 2020October 1, 2014 by Catherine Madera

How Horse Ownership Promotes Wellness by Catherine Madera As I write this it’s nearly September, one of my favorite times of the year. I love September’s warm days, cool misty mornings and the smell of sun dried grasses as I ride down a favorite trail. I love blackberries picked …

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Empty Fields Everywhere

June 30, 2020October 1, 2014 by Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D.

Why Movement is So Important for Horses by Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D. Driving through Kentucky recently, I passed breathtaking farms: acres and acres of meticulously manicured pastures, lined with white four-board fences that seemed to travel for miles. What struck me, however, was the barrenness of the fields. Where …

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Resistance Free Riding and Training

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

Measuring Your Horse’s Athletic Ability by Richard Shrake Richard Shrake is an educator, not an entertainer. His knowledge is available to all those who insist upon a life-long, positive relationship with their horses. He teaches his Resistance Free® Riding & Training Methods, which are acknowledged by their success nationwide. Richard’s …

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Lessons from Yellowstone

August 5, 2020October 1, 2014 by Karen Pickering

An “Incredible Journey” through a National Park by Karen Pickering, NWHS Publisher This past week I journeyed through Yellowstone National Park and am forever changed. As we focus on the theme of equine wellness this month I’m moved by the effect this trip had on my horse and me. …

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Seeing Your Horse’s Pain Using Veterinary Thermography

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

Is your horse in pain, lame or suffering from a “mystery condition?” Are you frustrated because your horse is not in an optimal state of health and no one knows why? Digital Infrared Thermal Imaging (DITI), or thermography, in veterinary applications is an advanced, medical grade, non-invasive and sedation-free technique …

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Meet Mounted Shooter Bre Coston

February 6, 2018October 1, 2014 by Western Washington Mounted Shooters

Snohomish Woman to Compete in Amarillo, Texas October 15-18 Meet Bre Coston of Snohomish, WA. Bre started shooting in 2013 and by year’s end she was the top CMSA female Rookie of the Year. Bre showed saddle seat equitation in high school, then reining and reined cow horses in …

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How to Install Automatic Waterers

August 5, 2020October 1, 2014 by Alayne Blickle

Give Your Horse a Clean Source of Water and Make Chores More Efficient by Alayne Blickle Fall is your last chance to set up a water supply that won’t freeze or get icy cold before winter slips in the door and wreaks havoc. A horse drinks 8 to 12 …

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Summer Parade Fun

February 6, 2018October 1, 2014 by American Blazer Horse Association

Blazers Shine in Hometown Independence Day Parade American Blazer Horses had the privilege last summer of being in a 4th of July parade in Yellow Pine, Idaho. If you don’t play the harmonica, you probably have no idea where this town is located! It is two hours northeast of …

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The Root Causes of Lameness in Horses

August 5, 2020October 1, 2014 by Carole Herder

Learn to Identify the Two Most Common Areas of Soreness by Carole Herder When your horse starts to look “off,” pinpointing the root cause can be challenging. For the responsible horse owner, proper horse care involves sifting out reality from dogma. Once one develops a discerning eye and addresses …

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Month: October 2014

Riding Well Grounded – One Step at a Time on the Trail

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Getting Back in the Rhythm

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Empty Fields Everywhere

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Resistance Free Riding and Training

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Lessons from Yellowstone

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Seeing Your Horse’s Pain Using Veterinary Thermography

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Meet Mounted Shooter Bre Coston

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How to Install Automatic Waterers

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Summer Parade Fun

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The Root Causes of Lameness in Horses

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