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PonyW’air® A New Direction for Hoof Protection

May 4, 2020June 1, 2014 by Northwest Horse Source

If your horse needs shoes then your horse needs PonyW’air® shoes. Developed in America, manufactured in America, PonyW’air® gives your horse the newest and best of support, protection, and comfort. If your horse is an athlete or a hard worker or has special hoof health needs, you owe it …

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Natural Versus Man-Made Trail Obstacles

August 5, 2020May 1, 2014 by Northwest Horse Source

Why Location and Setting Makes All the Difference to Your Horse By Vickie Zapel Your horse crosses anything, anywhere out on the trail, but when asked to negotiate a man-made obstacle, suddenly proceeds to turn himself inside out. What is going on here? This is a common and frustrating …

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Riding Well Grounded – Building Blocks for a Nice Side Pass

May 21, 2018May 1, 2014 by Northwest Horse Source

by Marilyn Pineda One of my favorite accomplishments in horse training is being able to execute a nice side pass. It demonstrates several basic ground training achievements: subtle bending in the neck; yielding to subtle pressure; moving the front quarters in both directions; moving the hindquarters in both directions; and …

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New & Noteworthy – Spalding Labs Launches New Radio Channel

May 4, 2020May 1, 2014 by Northwest Horse Source

Spalding Labs Launches a New Radio Channel—Flying SL Ranch Radio The new “Flying SL Ranch Radio Channel” is power-packed entertainment for horse lovers thirsting for something completely different. It features 24/7 old time cowboy-themed music, interspersed with horse tips, interviews with famed equine experts, hilarious horse antics and much, …

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Over-seeding Your Pastures

August 5, 2020May 1, 2014 by Northwest Horse Source

Ten Tips to Ensure Healthy Forage for Horses by Laurie Cerny Early spring is the ideal time to over-seed pastures. After a long, wet winter your pastures are going to need some TLC, including over-seeding, to get them back in shape. Here are ten tips for sound land management that …

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May 2014 Cover Story: Sunrise Valley Ranch

August 5, 2020May 1, 2014 by Northwest Horse Source

A Resting Place for Mind, Body and Spirit by Catherine Madera In the 1991 film City Slickers Billy Crystal and his two friends vacation at a working ranch in an attempt to unwind, adventure and discover that elusive “one thing.” This One Thing, the trail boss Curly assured them, would …

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Man on a Horse

August 5, 2020May 1, 2014 by Northwest Horse Source

My Time with God in the Saddle Review by Laurie Lewis: Catherine Madera baited my curiosity when she said that she found my family’s photo somewhere and could not wait for me to see it. Two days later I opened Man on a Horse, going to page 95, as …

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Riding Well Grounded – More Exercises to Help Build a Smooth Side Pass

May 2, 2018May 1, 2014 by Northwest Horse Source

More Exercises to Help Build a Smooth Side Pass by Marilyn Pineda As mentioned in last month’s training article, executing a nice side pass with your horse demonstrates several things: bending in the neck, yielding to subtle pressure, moving the front quarters, moving the hindquarters and moving one step …

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Fire Mountain Hosts ETS Trail Challenge Buckle Series!

May 4, 2020May 1, 2014 by Northwest Horse Source

Fire Mountain Trail Course, near Sedro-Woolley, WA is hosting an Equine Trail Sports (ETS) Buckle Series during the 2014 riding season. One buckle will be awarded to each of three levels of skill—Beginning, Intermediate and the highly competitive Advanced Level – along with winning cash prizes of $75, …

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The Horse in Native American History

June 30, 2020April 1, 2014 by Northwest Horse Source

Excerpt and photos courtesy of National Geographic, March issue Horses had opened new possibilities. They allowed men to hunt buffalo more productively than ever before, to range farther, to make devastating raids against other tribes. They relieved women of some onerous duties, such as lugging possessions from camp to …

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