April 2020 – Page 4 of 5 – The Northwest Horse Source

Connect to History at the Yamhill Valley Heritage Center

August 5, 2020April 1, 2020 by Theresa Rice

One of the amazing things about working with horses is the connection to history through the animal. It’s history we take for granted—like the fact that we get on from the left side because soldiers of times-gone-by mounted that way in order to keep their swords (worn on the left …

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Whatcom County Dressage and Eventing Association

May 27, 2020April 1, 2020 by Kim Roe

WCDEA Members enjoying Sunset Farm Park. Photo by S. Salas

In the fall 1983, a small group of friends in Whatcom County, Washington got together (with a bottle of wine and a few snacks) to do what they loved: talk about horses and dressage. Back then, dressage instructors were few and far between and warmbloods were rare. Most dressage and …

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34th Annual Idaho Horse Expo April 10–12 at the Idaho Horse Park

August 5, 2020April 1, 2020 by Kim Roe

Spring is finally here! Flowers are blooming, grass is growing, the days grow longer, and the mud is drying up. This is the time of year when Northwest horse activities really begin to ramp up. It’s time to choose which equine events to put on your calendar, set goals to …

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Where Horses and People are Gathered – The Best of Equine Events is Grit, Beauty, and Partnership

August 5, 2020April 1, 2020 by Kim Roe

Watching horse events takes me around the world. This photo was taken in Portugal at the annual horse fair in Golegã. Photo by Kim Roe.

Over 30 years ago I moved to Whatcom County, Washington. Not long after, I was invited to go watch the International Plowing Match in Lynden. The event is still vivid in my memory. There were draft horses of many breeds (and a few mules) and generations of handlers who walked …

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Three Mustangs Meet their Students, Dreams Come True at Stonewater Mustangs

June 10, 2020April 1, 2020 by Stonewater Mustangs

That moment when you realize you are living a dream happened for us here at Stonewater Mustangs a few weeks ago. It was a Monday evening. Much like most Mondays here, we were in the arena with the Wild Hearts students. As we stood in the round pen, three Mustang …

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The Methow Valley – A Treasure Trove of Trails

June 12, 2020April 1, 2020 by Back Country Horsemen of Washington

Photo courtesy Jan Ford/Methow Valley BCHW

There are numerous trails for equestrians in the Methow Valley watershed. They range from back country rugged mountain trails (in or out of the wilderness) to more accessible and level front country trails lower down in the valleys of the Methow River and its tributaries. Equestrians and other trail users …

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New Possibilities and Resources – Change is Inevitable and Good

August 5, 2020April 1, 2020 by Karen Pickering

Photo by NW Horse Source

As I reflect on nearly 25 years of publishing the Northwest Horse Source Magazine, I’m grateful for so many loyal friends, advertisers, team members, and readers. I often think about the changes that are happening in our world today. The Northwest Horse Source has survived the odds that most businesses …

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“Wild Lands Wild Horses” Pilot Episode Wins Awards from IndieFEST Film Awards

May 27, 2020April 1, 2020 by Northwest Horse Source

Jamie Baldanza and Deb Lee Carson recently won two prestigious Awards of Merit from the IndieFEST Film Awards for their docuseries “Wild Lands Wild Horses”. The exciting docuseries creates a greater awareness and understanding of the delicate balance our remaining wild/public lands are faced with. “Wild Lands Wild Horses” features …

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Equi-Spa Believes in Natural Horse Care

August 5, 2020April 1, 2020 by Northwest Horse Source

Chemical additives are unhealthy for humans, animals, and the environment. Parabens, colorants, and artificial scents are irritating, drying, and can cause some pretty adverse health impacts such as allergies, asthma, even acute and chronic illnesses. Many of these ingredients can be found in our horse’s grooming care products. When it …

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Rating Your Horse – The Building Blocks of Control

June 10, 2020April 1, 2020 by Teddy Franke

Photo by Teddy Franke

What does it mean to rate your horse? So often in the world of horsemanship, the terminology is confusing. This is especially true when you cross the lines of discipline or background. While terms can vary greatly, I hope to provide you with an understanding of three different factors that …

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Month: April 2020

Connect to History at the Yamhill Valley Heritage Center

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Whatcom County Dressage and Eventing Association

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34th Annual Idaho Horse Expo April 10–12 at the Idaho Horse Park

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Where Horses and People are Gathered – The Best of Equine Events is Grit, Beauty, and Partnership

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Three Mustangs Meet their Students, Dreams Come True at Stonewater Mustangs

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The Methow Valley – A Treasure Trove of Trails

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New Possibilities and Resources – Change is Inevitable and Good

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“Wild Lands Wild Horses” Pilot Episode Wins Awards from IndieFEST Film Awards

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Equi-Spa Believes in Natural Horse Care

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Rating Your Horse – The Building Blocks of Control

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