Northwest Horse Source

The Northwest Horse Source is an independently owned and operated print and online magazine for horse owners and enthusiasts of all breeds and disciplines in the Pacific Northwest. Our contemporary editorial columns are predominantly written by experts in the region, covering the care, training, keeping and enjoyment of horses, with an eye to the specific concerns in our region.

Pressure Proof Your Riding

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How to Get into “The Zone” by Daniel Stewart   Previously we identified the illusive competitive edge called “the zone.” This month we discuss how to find it. In addition to the 8 characteristics discussed in April, there’s one more that is often considered the most important of all called the …

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Manage Worm Infestation in Pastures with Horsemen’s Pasture Kit

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What does eggs per gram of feces really mean? That’s a question we are often asked here at Horsemen’s Laboratory. When we say a horse is passing 1000 strongyle eggs/gm of feces a day, that gives us an estimate of how quickly and thoroughly a horse is contaminating its environment—the …

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Enviro-Log Expands Its Earth-Friendly Product Line with New Firestarters

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  Enviro-Log®, Inc., an eco-friendly, consumer products and recycling company known for providing the greenest, most versatile firelogs on the market, is pleased to announce the availability of its earth- friendly firestarters at select retail locations throughout the United States, including Lowe’s® Home Improvement stores nationwide and many regional grocery …

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Riding Well Grounded

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Create Confidence from the Ground Up by Marilyn Pineda, Fire Mountain Trail Course   Language changes over time, so we don’t often hear the phrase “well grounded” any more. It can pertain to specific skill sets, but in general terms being well grounded refers to possessing common sense and the ability …

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Opossums, Horses, and EPM

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Understanding Equine Protozoal Myelitis by R. Paul Schwab, DVM   Equine Protozoal Myelitis, or EPM, is a neurologic disease of horses caused by a parasite called Sarcocystis neurona, or less frequently by Neospora hugesi. Horses acquire the parasite from ingesting feed or water contaminated with feces of infected opossums. The migrating …

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Ligament Damage and the Performance Horse

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Part 2: Treating a Suspensory Branch Lesion with Platelet Rich Plasma by Jennifer Finley, DVM, Ph.D.   As discussed in part one of this case study (March 2013 issue), platelet rich plasma, or PRP, therapy was recommended for the Thoroughbred gelding racehorse with a lateral suspensory branch tear. Though PRP …

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Pressure Proof Your Riding

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Identifying “The Zone” by Daniel Stewart   Rene asks “My trainer keeps telling me to get into the zone.  I’ve heard of this in other sports, but can it happen in riding and, if so, how do I do it?”    All athletes, including riders (yes we are athletes) can …

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Rolling Stone Equestrian

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High Tech House Calls for Horse Owners by Andrea Heimer     Whenever I tell someone I operate Rolling Stone Equestrian, a mobile riding instruction and training service, the typical response is a confused look followed by this question, “What exactly is a mobile training service?” My answer is five magic …

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Breathe Life into Your Riding

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Pt. 4: Breathe into Your Transitions by Jenny Rolfe   This month we’re going to cover breathing as an aid to better transitions. As described in my last article, take a few moments to check your posture from ‘top-to-toe.’ Focus on your core breathing and feel the building of stability …

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Conquer Mud With EcoGreenGrid

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  After many years working as a private contractor in the construction and landscape industry, Peter Ware, president and owner of Northwest Gridworks LLC, began working within the equestrian field and noted many clients sought better ways to resolve their mud issues. After a few years of working with a …

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