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Ecovet Fly Spray Is New Standard in Equine Insect Control

No Landing Zone

Repellent Makes Flies Get Lost (Literally) and Unable to Locate Horses Horse owners often find their fly sprays are losing the battle against pesky flies. Many are concerned about using toxic pesticides on their horses, but find that “natural” essential oil products are not up to the job. Enter Ecovet, …

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My Favorite Things

The Training Tack & Equipment I Can’t Do Without by Kim Roe   Recently I read the book The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing by Marie Kondo. Like many others who read this bestseller, it prompted a frenzy of cleaning and unloading …

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Grooming as Massage

June 2017

Take Time Before Tacking Up to Improve Performance by Eleanor Blazer   Grooming our horses serves a number of functions. It gets the dirt, dust and mud off, improves circulation, the condition of skin and coat, and helps warm up muscles before we ride. It also gives us a chance …

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“Old Lady” Colt Starting

Life’s Demands Change Trainer’s Process by Allison Trimble   Colt starting is one of my favorite parts of being a horse trainer. Taking a blank slate young horse and building a foundation for partnership is magical. When I was exclusively a horse trainer, I had time to commit to each …

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Ask Al: Advice from a Master Horseman

Selecting a Saddle by Al Dunning     Al Dunning has been in the horse business for over 50 years and has seen all kinds of saddles. Some are very functional, some are beautifully made, some are built to fit the horse properly, and others he calls ridiculous. The options …

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Tack Essentials

Horse Expos Bring Wide Selection by Karen Pickering   If you’ve been to a horse expo, you’ve undoubtedly found some fun new device, piece of equipment, or training tip to try. Every year there’s something new to add to your collection of gear. I love the variety that expos bring! …

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Kim McElroy, Equine Artist

Horses and Her Muse by Kim Roe   Kim McElroy is a well-known equine artist from Washington state. For more than 20 years her pastels have been found on popular greeting cards, collectibles, and fine art prints. Her visions of horses portray the power and beauty of the horse’s form, …

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BCHW – Abundant Opportunities

Feel Good at the End of the Day by Teri Starke   For a little over a year I’ve been writing this monthly article in The Northwest Horse Source. My goal has been to reach out to all equine owners in Washington State and let them know that Back Country …

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Sterling Essentials Provides Unique Leather Care

June 2017

Sterling Essentials produces products that elevate the day-to-day equestrian experience. These products are inspired by horses and developed with their well-being in mind. They offer scented natural leather cleaners and conditioners that provide gentle, effective care for leather. These products contain a special blend of natural food-grade ingredients, as well …

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Paula Helm, Saddle Fitter

Making Horses and Riders Comfortable by Kim Roe   Paula Helm is an in-demand and respected saddle fitter in the Northwest. Warm and cheerful, she is known as a tenacious hard-worker with an infectious enthusiasm. Paula won’t quit until she knows the saddle is right for both horse and rider. …

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