November 2020 – Page 5 of 5 – The Northwest Horse Source

Build Your Own Permanent Mounting Block – A Simple and Essential Fixture for Riding Facilities

November 2, 2020November 1, 2020 by Alayne Blickle

Helyn, Jasper & the new mounting block. Photo from Alayne Blickle

I discovered the joys of a “real” mounting block about ten years ago when I tore my right anterior cruciate ligament and several other key ligaments that stabilized that knee joint. After the requisite surgery, my wait to get back on my horse was going to be six or more …

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Bear Canisters: Everything You Need to Know – Prevent Potential Harm — to Yourself and to Bears

November 2, 2020November 1, 2020 by Robert Eversole

Photo by Robert Eversole

I think we can all agree keeping bears out of our camps is a good idea. But what about using bear canisters? What are the best practices? When it comes to horse camping, there’s no shortage of preferences. You can argue backcountry versus campground, the best season to camp, or the …

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Grooming Box Essentials – 14 Indispensable Tools for Horse Owners

November 2, 2020November 1, 2020 by Kim Roe

The husband of one of my best friends often calls me before Christmas or his wife’s birthday and asks, “Is there anything she needs for her horse?” This man’s thoughtfulness reminds me that our significant others don’t always know what we horse people need or want for our horses. Also, …

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Confidence Lost and Found – Overcoming Fear

November 2, 2020November 1, 2020 by Anna Blake

“You have to let your heart be soft. You have to let your love be just an inch bigger than your fear.” Photo by Anna Blake

Ever notice how horse stories all have the same plot? We get a new horse, usually the wrong one. There’s a period of struggle. We get bad advice, we lose money, we get bucked off. We persist, two steps forward and one step back. In time, the horse ends up …

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Month: November 2020

Build Your Own Permanent Mounting Block – A Simple and Essential Fixture for Riding Facilities

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Bear Canisters: Everything You Need to Know – Prevent Potential Harm — to Yourself and to Bears

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Grooming Box Essentials – 14 Indispensable Tools for Horse Owners

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Confidence Lost and Found – Overcoming Fear

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