September 2020 – Page 3 of 3 – The Northwest Horse Source

Horse Brain, Human Brain The Neuroscience of Horsemanship

September 2, 2020 by Northwest Horse Source

Horsemanship of every kind depends on mutual interaction between equine and human brains. When we understand the function of both, we can learn to communicate with horses on their terms instead of ours. And, by meeting horses halfway, we not only save valuable training time and improve performance, we achieve …

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September 2020 Educational Opportunities Issue

September 1, 2020 by Northwest Horse Source

Explore the September 2020 Issue of the Northwest Horse Source. Cover Story: Colt Fairley: Devoted to Faith, Family and Clients Feature Story: The RDC Ranch Trainer’s Corner: Less Correction, More Direction Trail Savvy: Herb Bork: At 99, He’s Not Just Sitting Around Equestrian Lifestyle: Remembering Alice Yancey Northwest Horse …

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Ask the Expert: Choosing a student research project

September 1, 2020 by Kim Roe

Q: I am after some advice. I must complete an extended essay/research project by the end of next year. I have chosen biology and would like to do something equine related. I am required to choose an issue and write 5000 words on it. I’m required to conduct my own …

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Alice Yancey and Angie Schutte – Goodbye, Dear Alice Yancey

September 1, 2020September 1, 2020 by Back Country Horsemen of Washington

Photo by Pat Leedy

NWHS Editor’s Note: Alice Yancey, a Whatcom County, Washington, horsewoman, volunteer, and trail rider extraordinaire passed away on June 7, 2020. I first met Alice many years ago (at least 25) when we were both members of the Bellingham Riding Club (BRC). Alice, along with long-time best friend and partner …

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Bork Saddlery Hardware – Ancient Technique and Years of Labor Perfecting Metal Saddle Parts

September 1, 2020September 1, 2020 by Robert Eversole

“It gives you a good feeling,” says Herb Bork when describing seeing his creations in use. Photo by Robert Eversole

Mountains of bronze dust stand as testament to years spent crafting saddle hardware. A mound of black sand silently waits to help form yet more bits and bobs that will go into untold saddles across the world. Herb Bork has been melting and casting bronze for well over 40 years …

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Training Your Horse to Hate the Arena – Less Correction, More Direction

September 1, 2020 by Anna Blake

“Ride like nobody's watching.” Photo by Anna Blake

Does your horse go better out of the arena? It seems like some horses just won’t go forward and no amount of kicking and yelling work. Sometimes they’re gate sour: fast toward the gate but then getting away from the gate is a wrestling match. Horses who are great on …

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The RDC Ranch in Orting, Washington – Owner Ready to Pass the Torch on Once-in-a-Lifetime Property

September 1, 2020 by Kim Roe

Some people look for a beautiful place. Others make a place beautiful. – Hazrat Inayat Khan When real estate agent Colt Fairley first met Rosie Campanoli, he was aware he was encountering a unique woman. “She’s a ball of energy with a massive heart for horses and their …

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Devotion to Faith, Family, and Clients – Colt Fairley of Washington’s Real Estate Team

September 29, 2020September 1, 2020 by Northwest Horse Source

Photo compliments of Carlos Camargo

Article by: Colt Fairley with Kim Roe At a young age Colt Fairley was taught an important lesson about life and money. Life is not easy and idle hands don’t bear fruit. “When I was around 9,” says Fairley, “I asked my father if I could have money to buy …

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Horse Brain, Human Brain The Neuroscience of Horsemanship

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September 2020 Educational Opportunities Issue

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Ask the Expert: Choosing a student research project

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Alice Yancey and Angie Schutte – Goodbye, Dear Alice Yancey

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Bork Saddlery Hardware – Ancient Technique and Years of Labor Perfecting Metal Saddle Parts

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Training Your Horse to Hate the Arena – Less Correction, More Direction

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The RDC Ranch in Orting, Washington – Owner Ready to Pass the Torch on Once-in-a-Lifetime Property

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Devotion to Faith, Family, and Clients – Colt Fairley of Washington’s Real Estate Team

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