Northwest Horse Source 
A True Support for Improved Performance Byline: Heather Fraser, DVM, CVA Managing soundness in performance horses can be a challenge. This is precisely what first drew me to acupuncture as I sought to provide better pain relief and improve my ability to diagnose obscure lameness. Since my certification, I … Read More
Celebrating Twenty Years of Competition and Camaraderie By Tish Lagerwey In 1990 you could buy a gallon of gas for $1.12 a gallon and dozen eggs for .85 cents. That same year three individuals, Steve Flaherty, Jody Welling, and Terry Ziegler, brainstormed about developing a National Level Reining program … Read More
The Ellensburg Rodeo arena will again play host to the Seminole Hard Rock Xtreme Bulls Tour finale on Sept. 3, 2011. The event is the culmination of nine bull-riding competitions held throughout the United States this year. The added purse for the Ellensburg finale is $75,000. The tour’s combined purse … Read More
Miss Rodeo America’s commitment to hard work and the western lifestyle make the organization a perfect fit for partnering with Tarter Farm & Ranch Equipment, an organization who also shares many of the same values. “We are very proud to be associated with the Miss Rodeo America organization and believe we … Read More
By Denise Lee Branco A very heartwarming story about a life journey between a girl and her horse. From the birth of “Freedom” to reconnecting again later in life, the author leads you through the successes, challenges and deep love shared between these two. A touching encounter that will … Read More
Washington Members Take Home Their Share of Awards and Prizes WSQHA members took their share of buckles and All-Around Awards across the border. Wrapping up a week of over $100,000 in prizes and awards sponsored by our AQHA partners brought our Washington members right into the spotlight. … Read More
Pat Parelli and the colt Hey Whiskey, now known as Troubadour, met at the Road to the Horse – the World Championship—starting February 25-27 in front of sold-out crowds at the Tennessee Miller Coliseum in Murfreesboro, TN. The 3-year-old colt was bred by the esteemed 6666 Ranch and is sired … Read More
Taking the Mystery Out of Connecting the Trailer to the Tow Vehicle By Leigh Goodison Grieve At the front end of every trailer are a hitch and a jack. There are a variety of hitches for bumper pull trailers, such as the A-frame, which drops directly over the ball … Read More
The Basics of Commercial Equine Insurance By JoAnn Maynard I do a lot of traveling with my horse to different boarding facilities and farms. Because of my insurance background, I look at things a little differently than other people do. Awareness and attitudes at facilities about safety and liability … Read More
Keys to Managing a Dangerous Problem By Clinton Anderson Rearing is a very dangerous situation for both horse and rider and if left uncorrected is a problem that only gets worse. The key to understanding how to fix your horse’s problem is to first understand that it’s just a symptom … Read More
