Happy 40th Anniversary BCHW by Teri Starke March 17-19, 2017 brings Back Country Horsemen of Washington’s 40th Anniversary Celebration to The Kittitas Valley Event Center in Ellensburg, Washington. You will not want to miss this year’s celebration! BCHW is hosting several new clinics and demos at Rendezvous this year, … Read More
Compare Your Options for the Right Fit by Karen Pickering, NWHS Publisher In spring we start thinking about projects around the farm. Whether we’re considering a new barn or upgrading an existing structure, there are many companies willing to help. March is our Barn and Farm issue so The … Read More
Many Options Offered by Karen Pickering Dreaming of that special barn? This is the time of year when improvement projects around our farms and ranches start moving from fantasy to reality. For our Barn and Farm issue The Northwest Horse Source interviewed a number of construction companies and asked … Read More
The smell of ammonia may be stronger in the summer months, but in fact, ammonia is just as dangerous in winter. While the odor may not be as noxious, ammonia gas damages the respiratory system before the nostrils are able to detect it. Ammonia is a health risk to your … Read More
Blazer Horses One of the Features by Bessie Fletcher Here we go again! Spring is here and it’s time for the Idaho Horse Expo, April 21, 22, and 23 at the Ford Idaho Horse Park in Nampa Idaho. The headliner for this year is Pat Parelli. The Idaho Horse … Read More
When Community Carries Us by Karen Pickering, NWHS Publisher March brings budding flowers, a fresh perspective, and a chance to realize that dreams do come true. I’m reveling in this realization. They come true, but not always when we expect or want them. The past 6 months of looking … Read More
Know the Realities of Wetlands Regulations by Allison Trimble and Tess Cooper Most horse property owners in the Pacific Northwest have some familiarity with wetlands. As a Realtor, it’s important to have a team of specialists to help clients through the process of dealing with wetlands issues. I invited … Read More
An Introduction to Centered Riding By Alys Culhane One day as I was instructing a student I noted that her jaw was clenched, she had a death grip on the reins, and her legs were wrapped tightly around her horse’s middle. The young gelding appeared ready to explode. I … Read More
2017 Event Schedule by Jennifer Burnell Adult Mounted Shooters compete in this fast-action timed event using two .45 caliber single action revolvers. The guns are each loaded with five rounds of specially prepared blank ammunition that will break a balloon up to about 15 feet, so the event is … Read More
Putting Down Roots by Kim Roe In early spring the color of dawn changes here at Blue Gate Farm; there’s a faint pink glow, a welcome tint after all those dark winter mornings. Late February is marked by the evening calls of frogs looking for love. Soon the migrating … Read More
