Are You a Sound Horsekeeper? by Katie Pencke Are you a sound horsekeeper? Robin Probst is on her way… and her land and animals are thankful for it! As the winner of the 2018 Sound Horsekeeping Design Competition Robin received a $3000 grant toward on-farm stewardship projects. The design … Read More
Ups and Downs are Often the Same Thing By Aliena Hook Lots of people tell me, “You have the best job in the world.” This may or may not be true, but as with any job, working for a boarding facility comes with its ups and downs. So why … Read More
August 2018 Cover Story: DC Structures – Making Dreams Come True Feature Story: The Pros and Cons of Working for an Equine Facility Meet the Winner of the NWHS Small Farm Design Competition! Willfully Guided: Tips for Buying a Boarding Facility Trainer’s Corner: Dealing with an Ear Pinner … Read More
Caring for a Horse Facility Never Ends By Kim Roe My late husband Theo was a commercial fisherman. Like all responsible fishermen he spent lots of time, money, and effort maintaining his boat. He fished out of Alaska and would head north every spring when Bristol Bay was still … Read More
North American Western Dressage Groundwork Programs are for All Horses, Big to Small By Jessica Hein Cute and cuddly miniature horses are great pasture art—but what else can you do with them? Stacey Gorman of Wisconsin found a fun, challenging way to develop a deeper connection with her small … Read More
Canadian Horse Journal is excited to announce their 2018 Celebration of Horses Photo Contest is now open for entries. The popular annual Celebration of Horses Photo Contest is back with fabulous prizes and six categories to showcase your beautiful foals and favourite equine friends. Categories include Stable Stork, Love of … Read More
Try Mountain Trail By Mark Bolender Summer is upon us and calendars are overloaded! It’s hard to choose which horse events to attend. Deciding where to go and what to do with your time and your spare money can be overwhelming. Do you go to breed shows, open shows, … Read More
The Legacy Continues Compiled by Kim Roe from an Interview by Karen Pickering In March, Northwest Horse Source publisher Karen Pickering interviewed trainer and clinician Josh Lyons at the NW Horse Fair and Expo in Albany, Oregon. A resident of Cross Plains, Tennessee, Josh is the son of the … Read More
Build a Partnership with Your Horse By: Lynn Palm If you’ve spent much time in the saddle, chances are you’ve come across a horse that pins its ears. Whether you are riding such a horse or you are riding in a group that includes this kind of horse, you … Read More
By Ken Carmichael Do you want to go on a fun ride with your friends, traveling at your own speed (no running please) through an excellent riding area and have the opportunity to win prizes? Then you want to come to the Ponderosa Back Country Horsemen Fall Fun Ride … Read More
