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Cowboy Cookin’

April 2017

Dutch Ovens Make it Easy by Aliena Hook   Whether huddled around a campfire after a trail ride or a chuck wagon after a cattle drive, being outdoors works up a special kind of hunger. Cowboy cooking has been around for centuries. Its basic rules are to make the most … Read More

Build a Personal Foundation for Success

April 2017

Part 2 of 3: Uncover Your Core Values by: Jen Verharen   Last month we discussed creating a vision for your business, your riding, or any other aspect of your life. Because each part in this series builds on the last one, you might want to review last month’s article. … Read More

Wildlife Enhancement Tips for Horse Properties

April 2017

Giving Back to Nature Benefits Everyone by Alayne Blickle, Horses for Clean Water   It’s spring and one of the treasures we horse owners enjoy is communing with nature. On a relaxing trail ride we might spot a fleeting fox or hear the melodic song of the varied thrush. And then … Read More

Biosecurity at Home and Away

Help Prevent the Spread of Contagious Disease by Dr. Lindsay Helvey   As winter thaws into spring, we start preparing for show season and fun gatherings with friends. Although it’s a time to be excited about riding and competing, it’s also a time when your horse can be exposed to … Read More

Farrier’s Formula® Double Strength Plus Joint is Two Supplements in One

April 2017

Farrier’s Formula® Double Strength Plus Joint is a pelleted combination hoof and joint supplement formulated to promote dense hoof wall growth along with additional joint and tendon support. It addresses the following problems: Painful joints associated with arthritis, degenerative joint disease, weak ligaments or injury not only affect the ability … Read More

Seasons of Life

April 2017

Activities, Memories and Introspection by Karen Pickering, NWHS Publisher   As I write this column I am a week away from the first expo in March. The anticipation of seeing my customers, readers, and friends brings me great purpose and excitement. I love catching up with everyone and seeing what … Read More

Book Review: 50 Best Arena Exercises and Patterns

April 2017

Like other sports, riding and training horses involves a certain amount of repetition in order to improve. A well-designed plan of lessons and exercises is indispensable, both for keeping horse and rider interested in what they’re doing and for advancing their fitness and ability level. Riders, trainers, and instructors of … Read More

Back in the Saddle Again

April 2017

A Return to Horses Makes Life Better by Allison Trimble   Northwest Horse Source readers will have a lot in common with my friend and client, Dr. Constance Scharff. One of the things I love most about horses is the impact they have on people’s lives. Many people return to … Read More

Tory Kelly, Equine Videographer

April 2017

Bringing Joy and Passion to a Distinctive Equestrian Career by Kim Roe   If you take your horse to a show, breed evaluation or other significant event, it’s essential to get a high-quality video. You need someone with the right equipment, talent, and knowledge of the production end of things. … Read More

Master Your Mountain Trail Pattern

Proper Preparation Necessary for Success by Mark Bolender   The most important thing a judge should see when you run a Mountain Trail pattern is a partnership between horse and rider. Show a horse that has been properly schooled and trained. Memorizing a pattern will feel overwhelming at first, but … Read More

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