May 2018 Cover Story: Washington State Horse Park – The Northwest’s Premier Equestrian Destination Trail Savvy: Going the Distance – Tips for Long Hauls Willfully Guided: Do You Need a Farm Plan? Small Farm Makeover: Making Money with Horse Properties Trainer’s Corner: Mustang Training – The First Ride Click … Read More
By Dustin Gruetter, President and Founder of DC Structures Arena footing—seems easy enough, right? Decisions surrounding the footing you choose for your riding arena are a lot more complicated than you might think. Poor footing will subject your horse to increased risk of injury and long-term degenerative problems. Therefore, … Read More
Horses and Recreation Go Together By Karen Pickering I’ve been publishing The Northwest Horse Source for over 22 years now. Just back from the Northwest Horse Fair & Expo, I’m reminded how fortunate I am to be in the industry I love. At the expo, I had a chance … Read More
New for Spring 2018, the Side Pass Pocket Breech is like the women who wear them—feminine and hard working. “I absolutely love the new Gripsoft™ patch fabric that Kerrits is offering on this breech,” says Kerrits team rider Jessica Heidemann. “It’s extremely soft and supple, moving with you, and letting … Read More
The Girl on the Dancing Horse By Charlotte Dujardin Charlotte Dujardin and her charismatic horse Valegro burst onto the international sports scene with their record–breaking performance at the 2012 Olympic Games in London. The world was captivated by the young woman with the dazzling smile and her dancing horse. Dujardin … Read More
Handy Hoof Hints, Part 2 By Carole Herder This is not a discussion on the more serious hoof related issues such as laminitis, deformity, injury, or navicular disease. It’s a simple overview of common hoof problems and their causes, origins and some basic considerations for treatment. Nutrients The hoof … Read More
By Laura Schonberg What I know about the women that I “horse” with is that we don’t need a reason to be with our horses. With warmer, drier weather and more daylight in our waking hours, it’s even easier to prioritize getting out to the barn. During the spring … Read More
Study Shows Music Helps Horses Perform Better By Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D. Researchers from Poland[i] set out to determine the effect of music played in the barn on the emotional state of race horses. Many horse owners have found that music has an apparent calming effect on fear, aggression, and overall stress. Race horses, in particular, have demands … Read More
Fun Event to Fund Lord Hill Park Signs In sunny Thorp, Washington spring is in full swing with blooming lupine, lilacs, and balsamroot. Get a jump on your trail riding season by starting off the year with the Joe Watt Canyon Prize Ride. This ride is hosted by the … Read More
Can Being Eco-Friendly Help Your Bottom Line? By Alayne Blickle Have you heard the old joke about how to make a small fortune with horses? The punchline: by starting out with a large fortune. Does making money on horse acreage need to be this way? We explored this topic … Read More
