April 2016 – Page 4 of 6 – The Northwest Horse Source

April 2016 Digital Edition is Here!

August 5, 2020April 1, 2016 by Northwest Horse Source

April 2016 Cover Story: Butler Hill Equestrian Center – Helping Riders Face Their Fears Trail Savvy: Spring Maintenance for Obstacles Rider Wellness: Falling off the Fitness Wagon Five Basics Every Horse Should Know Natural Pest Control Click here to see all Digital Edition Past Issues Find the print magazine in …

Thank you for supporting the businesses that support The Northwest Horse Source

This page sponsored by:

Maintaining Mountain Trail Obstacles

August 5, 2020April 1, 2016 by Mark Bolender

Keep Your Obstacles Safe with Spring Maintenance by Mark Bolender Spring is here and the mountain trail obstacles are being put to use again. Now is the time to check all the obstacles for safety and needed repairs. When obstacles are used on a daily basis one does not …

Thank you for supporting the businesses that support The Northwest Horse Source

This page sponsored by:

All About Teeth

August 5, 2020April 1, 2016 by Eleanor Blazer

How a Horse’s Teeth Erupt and Wear Over Time by Eleanor Blazer Is your horse getting a little “long in the tooth”? This expression usually means the horse (or person) is getting old, but even young horses can have teeth that are too long or have sharp points. It’s …

Thank you for supporting the businesses that support The Northwest Horse Source

This page sponsored by:

ABHA: Idaho Horse Expo 2016!

July 20, 2016April 1, 2016 by American Blazer Horse Association

A Blazer Horse Celebration April 15-17 It’s going to be a great year for the Blazers at the Idaho Horse Expo. Held April 15-17 at the Idaho Center in Nampa, ABHA is excited to show off our wonderful horses. Watch for the very talented Amanda Casper and her amazing …

Thank you for supporting the businesses that support The Northwest Horse Source

This page sponsored by:

The Quest for Beautiful Carriage

August 5, 2020April 1, 2016 by Shelbie Fredenhagen

Educated Hands and the Action of the Bit by Shelbie Fredenhagen The hand is the instrument of all instruments. -Aristotle Working the horse by applying what is known of physics, and the animal’s musculature system, provides the rider with an osteopathic way of working the horse. In this way …

Thank you for supporting the businesses that support The Northwest Horse Source

This page sponsored by:

A Risky Business

August 5, 2020April 1, 2016 by Catherine Madera

Risk Management and Confronting Fear by Catherine Madera Our cover article this month touches on a critical topic in the life of every horse person: fear. Cindi Plendl of Butler Hill Equestrian Center says that “fear is your killer” and I have to agree. The worst accidents I have …

Thank you for supporting the businesses that support The Northwest Horse Source

This page sponsored by:

Dr. Getty’s Tip: Reduce Risk of Infection When Traveling

August 5, 2020April 1, 2016 by Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D.

by Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D. For many horses, this is the season for traveling to horse shows and events. Considering periodic outbreaks of equine herpes virus (EHV-1) and other infectious diseases, it is critical that your horse be in top physical health before embarking to an unfamiliar area. The …

Thank you for supporting the businesses that support The Northwest Horse Source

This page sponsored by:

WWMS: The Beginner Friendly Sport

July 20, 2016April 1, 2016 by Western Washington Mounted Shooters

Introducing Horses and Riders to Mounted Shooting Cowboy mounted shooting is a sport that is beginner friendly. There are a lot of opinions on how to introduce horses to gunfire, but at our barn we like starting them with cap guns. This begins first on the ground, then progresses …

Thank you for supporting the businesses that support The Northwest Horse Source

This page sponsored by:

For Love of a Rescue Horse – Part 3: Building a Bond and Training

August 5, 2020April 1, 2016 by Allison Trimble

Part 3: Building a Bond and Training by Allison Trimble The best way to prevent a horse from becoming slaughter bound is for him to be usable. Though we are unable to guarantee our own security, we are able to give a horse the ability to be desirable to another …

Thank you for supporting the businesses that support The Northwest Horse Source

This page sponsored by:

Small Farm Makeover: Attracting Swallows

August 5, 2020April 1, 2016 by Alayne Blickle

Control Pests Naturally with Native Birds by Alayne Blickle Every horse person loves spring, but what gives us great hope of summer being just around the corner is the return of swallows to the Pacific Northwest. Depending on where you live, you should begin seeing swallows in March and …

Thank you for supporting the businesses that support The Northwest Horse Source

This page sponsored by:

Month: April 2016

April 2016 Digital Edition is Here!

Thank you for supporting the businesses that support The Northwest Horse Source

Maintaining Mountain Trail Obstacles

Thank you for supporting the businesses that support The Northwest Horse Source

All About Teeth

Thank you for supporting the businesses that support The Northwest Horse Source

ABHA: Idaho Horse Expo 2016!

Thank you for supporting the businesses that support The Northwest Horse Source

The Quest for Beautiful Carriage

Thank you for supporting the businesses that support The Northwest Horse Source

A Risky Business

Thank you for supporting the businesses that support The Northwest Horse Source

Dr. Getty’s Tip: Reduce Risk of Infection When Traveling

Thank you for supporting the businesses that support The Northwest Horse Source

WWMS: The Beginner Friendly Sport

Thank you for supporting the businesses that support The Northwest Horse Source

For Love of a Rescue Horse – Part 3: Building a Bond and Training

Thank you for supporting the businesses that support The Northwest Horse Source

Small Farm Makeover: Attracting Swallows

Thank you for supporting the businesses that support The Northwest Horse Source

Join the conversation:

Thank you for supporting the businesses that support The Northwest Horse Source

Thank you for supporting the businesses that support The Northwest Horse Source

Thank you for supporting the businesses that support The Northwest Horse Source

Thank you for supporting the businesses that support The Northwest Horse Source

Thank you for supporting the businesses that support The Northwest Horse Source

Thank you for supporting the businesses that support The Northwest Horse Source

Thank you for supporting the businesses that support The Northwest Horse Source

Thank you for supporting the businesses that support The Northwest Horse Source

Thank you for supporting the businesses that support The Northwest Horse Source

Thank you for supporting the businesses that support The Northwest Horse Source

Join the conversation:

Check out the Magazine!