Train for Narrow Places on the Trail by Jill Holdal with Julie Lewis Schot It’s common to encounter knee-knocking narrow points on the trail. If your horse rams your legs into trees, rushes through tight spots, or simply refuses them, your safety may be at risk. Trainer Jill Holdal … Read More
Hannah Leib is the 24-year-old daughter of Ken and Lisa Leib of Olympia, WA. Hannah will be representing and maintaining Western culture in the Pacific Northwest by serving the Professional Western Rodeo Association as Miss Pro-West 2018. Her goal for this year is to truly embody what ambassadorship is in the … Read More
Etiquette for Equestrians Away From Home by Kim Roe Most boarding and training facilities are owned and managed by hard-working professionals who are in the business because they love horses and the country life. The horse business involves non-stop work and loads of money — both in the original … Read More
Alayne’s Top Tips for Staying at a Horse Motel by Alayne Blickle, Horses for Clean Water Horse motels are places where you board your horse overnight while traveling. Some horse motels, like our Sweet Pepper Ranch in southwestern Idaho, also offer B&B options for humans, making it a comfortable, … Read More
Proper Composting is Essential for Horse Farms by Eleanor Blazer All horses produce manure, and lots of it. The average 1,000-pound horse produces about 50 pounds of manure a day… and this doesn’t include the bedding. When you consider a horse eats about 25 to 30 pounds of feed … Read More
Herbs from Chava Naturals a Component of Equine Health by Dr. Suzan Seelye, DVM, CVTP, CVA “The body heals with play, the mind heals with laughter, and the spirit heals with joy.” – Proverb Equine health in the US reflects the downhill spiral and obesity epidemic in the human … Read More
More Than Just a Home for Horses by Karen Pickering, NWHS Publisher My barn is not fancy. My dad built it for me in the 70s due to my relentless begging for a place for my growing collection of horses. I think I had seven horses at one time. … Read More
Back on Track USA, known for developing products that help horses, dogs, and people achieve a more active and comfortable lifestyle, is proud to announce that it is now expanding its line of health and wellness products. “Over the last four years, Back on Track Sweden has been offering a line … Read More
Annual Gathering Offers Enjoyment and Learning for Northwest Trail Riders by Nicole Sedgwick, Rendezvous Chair Fifty years ago Congress passed the National Trails System Act that protects many of our trails that we enjoy today. Come to Rendezvous to celebrate! Rendezvous, which is held Friday through Sunday, March 16 … Read More
The Benefits of Post-and-Beam Barn Designs by Dustin Gruetter The decision to add a horse barn to your property is a big one, and can feel rather daunting once you start to review all your options. Of course, this is doubly true if you’re not acquainted with the proper … Read More
