Make Time to Reflect, Plan and Dream by Karen Pickering, NWHS Publisher This has been the best summer I’ve had in a long time. Why? I’ve spent more time with my horse. It centers me and gives purpose to the entire reason I started the magazine. Just being around … Read More
We are excited to announce that October 3-5, 2014 the Northwest Washington Fair, in conjunction with 2 Red Pony Productions, will be presenting the NW Washington Super Horse Showdown! This event will replace the Lynden Horse Expo and Draft Horse Spectacular. The Showdown will thrill participants and spectators alike with competitions including barrel … Read More
Over $5,500 in Prize Money Awarded at October Event The Super Horse Showdown is a new event coming to the Equine Events Center at the Northwest Washington Fair in Lynden WA, October 3-5, 2014. The Super Horse Challenge—four jackpots!—includes ranch sorting, barrel racing and an Extreme Cowboy Race. Competitors … Read More
Honoring the Talented Trainers and Facilities in the Reining Community Washington Reining Horse Association is fortunate to have many talented trainers and facilities as sponsors supporting local reining. This month’s magazine is dedicated to trainers and facilities so we wish to acknowledge and thank our sponsors. Without sponsor support we … Read More
Conquering the Straddle Pole by Marilyn Pineda It is the Year of the Horse and we’ve definitely been having fun with horses at Fire Mountain Trail Course. A rigorous schedule of trail challenge events, training and practice has helped with mastering a variety of obstacles already this year. However, … Read More
How to Instruct Fearful Riders by Laura Daly Being an instructor of truly fearful riders takes a positive attitude, courage and self-control. Your job is to help build up the rider and show them that they can think through the fear and still control the horse and their emotions. … Read More
Important Considerations when Purchasing this Essential Piece of Equipment by Alayne Blickle People often ask me what I think is the most important tool or piece of equipment on our property. They are probably expecting a response like a certain bit, bridle or maybe a tractor. I am quick … Read More
Realities of Life as a Horse Trainer by Kim Roe I got my first horse training job when I was 12 years old. A neighbor had purchased a pony for his children and it kept bucking the kids off, so he gave me $25.00 to ride the pony for … Read More
Part 1: Philosophy by Allison Trimble I have been known to cringe at the term “ground work.” The literal meaning is not the issue, but it’s evolution over time which approaches ground work as a drill or a maneuver rather than what it is: horsemanship. Ground work is possibly … Read More
On Becoming Virtuous by Catherine Madera I’ve heard it said that praying for patience is a bad idea. Why? God will immediately send you a situation that requires it. Most of us struggle with patience, but as horse people it is a virtue that is truly critical to attain. … Read More
