May 2015 – Page 3 of 4 – The Northwest Horse Source

May 2015 Cover Story: Equine Trail Sports

August 5, 2020May 1, 2015 by Catherine Madera

Equine Trail Sports by Catherine Madera Founded in 2013, the Austin, TX based Equine Trail Sports (ETS) is focused on fun while helping riders develop the skills and confidence needed to navigate real trail riding experiences. This is filling a valuable niche in the fast growing sport of obstacle and …

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ABHA: Spring Grooming

August 5, 2020May 1, 2015 by American Blazer Horse Association

How to Help Your Horse Quickly Shed Winter Woollies Spring is here and days are getting warmer and longer. Our Blazers are shedding their woolly winter coats and some of you may wish to help the process along. If you are not showing your horse there is no wrong …

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The Seasons of Horse Life ~ Part 2

August 5, 2020May 1, 2015 by Allison Trimble

Four Keys to Finding the Balance in Your Journey I have been thinking of this stage of life as a convergence zone; the place where a day job, family and horse training all crash together. Like me, some folks have had the opportunity to devote themselves to horses before the …

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How to Experience the Beautiful Life

August 5, 2020May 1, 2015 by Robert Eversole

Ten Tips to Ensure Safe and Happy Trail Riding People often ask me why I’m a trail riding enthusiast. That’s easy. Horse trails are found in beautiful places— places with sunsets tinged with purple; snow-covered peaks piercing the horizon and skies so clear and blue they merge into black. On …

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Save Time on Barn Chores – The Top Five Time Saving Tips

August 5, 2020May 1, 2015 by Northwest Horse Source

by Ashly Snell Between riding and caring for our horses, all too often the day escapes before we have finished our daily tasks. To help make barn chores more efficient for the equestrian, consider the top time-saving tips listed below. These cover the five main barn activities: stall …

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Riding Fear Free – Dealing with Fears for Professional and Recreational Riders

August 5, 2020May 1, 2015 by Laura Daley

Equine sports are highly structured and competitive. Horses and riders are athletes that must stay active and healthy to be successful in a chosen sport. The pressure to be competitive can make it really difficult to take the time you need to process fear and there is less opportunity for …

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Over 40 and Horse Crazy – Round Pen Basics for Respectful Ground Handling

August 5, 2020May 1, 2015 by Laura Schonberg

by Laura Schonberg This winter I brought home a new horse. “Poema” is out of a Kiger mustang mare and is young, high spirited and unbroke. One of the training issues needed attention is working on Poema’s ability to leave, and be left by, my geldings (“The Boys”). She …

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Are You Still Breeding to Make Money? The True Cost of Raising a Foal

June 30, 2020May 1, 2015 by Don Blazer

The True Cost of Raising a Foal by Don Blazer, Horse Courses Online With spring in the air the thought of breeding a favorite mare is enticing. While it’s a personal decision, the chances of making money by selling the foal are slim and none. Unless you can answer …

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The Sport of Working Equitation – Part 1

August 5, 2020May 1, 2015 by Kim Roe

Engage Your Dressage Horse with an Exciting New Discipline by Kim Roe Most horses, like most people, need a job that has a clear beginning and a clear end. This clarity brings the horse mentally and physically into the game we are playing and includes sports such as cutting, …

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Showers Bring…Great May Activities!

August 5, 2020May 1, 2015 by Karen Pickering

Expos, Equine Sports and Plenty of Recreation Welcome to our May “Equine Sports and Recreation” issue. This is such a fun time of year. Events are well underway and we actually may have some dry trails. There really have been lots of new activities this year. Many facilities are adding …

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Month: May 2015

May 2015 Cover Story: Equine Trail Sports

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ABHA: Spring Grooming

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The Seasons of Horse Life ~ Part 2

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How to Experience the Beautiful Life

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Save Time on Barn Chores – The Top Five Time Saving Tips

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Riding Fear Free – Dealing with Fears for Professional and Recreational Riders

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Over 40 and Horse Crazy – Round Pen Basics for Respectful Ground Handling

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Are You Still Breeding to Make Money? The True Cost of Raising a Foal

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The Sport of Working Equitation – Part 1

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Showers Bring…Great May Activities!

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