Northwest Horse Source 
Top Ten Things to Do Now to Prepare for Winter by Laurie Cerny Before we know it winter will be here. And there’s nothing worse than seeing the first snowflakes fall and realizing your barn isn’t ready for winter. Here’s a list of ten chores to do now in preparation … Read More
Breaking Down the Elements by Marilyn Pineda, Fire Mountain Trail Course We have all sorts of fun visitors at Fire Mountain Trail Course and Darryl Weidkamp and his horse Clancy were no exception. Darryl is an avid backcountry rider and had previously been to our trail course as a … Read More
An Unusual Story of Animal Hoarding by Alise Lamoreaux Zumwalt Prairie is high altitude grassland, a place to admire the beauty of the land with its mountainous elevations. The history of the place is filled with stories of Chief Joseph, his tribe’s horses, and such legendary horsemen as … Read More
Staying Connected on the Trail by Marilyn Pineda, Fire Mountain Obstacle Course I was recently reminded how great it is to have well versed ground communications with my horse while out on a trail ride with a friend. We had just completed the clearing of a beautiful trail loop on … Read More
Young Horses and Youth Prove a Winning Combination By Erica Fitzgerald Teens and Oregon Mustangs have taken the “I want a horse one day” dream to a whole new level. Each summer they give kids (ages 10-18) the opportunity to spend their vacation doing something that most adults wish existed … Read More
The 23rd annual BCH Tahoma Chapter Prize Ride is scheduled for September 7th this year and promises, as always, to be a fun and family oriented event. It is open to all equestrians and combines a great trail ride with lunch and the opportunity to win prizes and special items in … Read More
How Self Image Affects Your Riding by Daniel Stewart Julia asks, “I receive lots of compliments on my riding but have a hard time believing them. I rode in one of your clinics recently and you talked about self-image. I think mine could use a make-over. Is there … Read More
Until now, you had two choices for protecting your equine friend from pests: 1) toxic pesticides or 2) essential oils, which offer limited effectiveness. Ecovet introduces a biorational, or less toxic, approach. A truly different alternative to traditional insect sprays, Ecovet is effective and safe for your horse, yourself and … Read More
Ten Questions to Ask About a Rescue Facility by Alise Lamoreaux “You can’t judge a book by its cover” and you can’t judge a horse rescue by its web site. In today’s world of global interactions, social media, and convenient web design templates, it is easy to create … Read More
Discover the Growing Field of Equine Facilitated Therapies It was my mom who first taught me to follow my dreams. “Make a career at something you love,” she told me, “and it will never feel like work.” She never imagined I would become a riding instructor and I never thought … Read More
