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August 2015 Issue is Here!

August 2015 Cover Story: The Mane Event 4 Keys to Getting the Most Out of a Clinic Rider Wellness: Yoga for Equestrians How to Build Your Horse’s Mind Develop a Fire Evacuation Plan     Click here to see all Digital Edition Past Issues Northwest Horse SourceThe Northwest Horse Source is … Read More

Wildfire Season is Now

Wildfire Season officially began on April 15 and summer fire rules have been in effect.  Ever widening drought conditions make this year’s predictions for wildfires especially ominous. Hotter and drier weather and a low snowpack make fire prevention and fire preparedness an imperative for all counties in the state of … Read More

Where is Bits and Spurs Riding Club?

For those of you who were wondering what happened to Bits and Spurs Riding Club, we are now located at 15703 Grant Creek Road, Arlington, WA. After nearly 40 years in the same location. Starting with the youngest members on adorable ponies, to the parents and grandparents on their esteemed … Read More

The Sport of Working Equitation – Part 3

Trial

The Ease of Handling Trial by Kim Roe Last month we covered the dressage phase of working equitation, now we explore phase 2: the “ease of handling” trial. This trial involves a course of 8 – 15 obstacles ridden slowly and precisely, like dressage through obstacles. The objective of this … Read More

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