Northwest Horse Source Author: Horse Racing Nation staff Eduardo Gutiérrez Sosa, a journeyman jockey who rode more than 2,500 starts at small tracks around the Pacific Northwest and nearby states, died in a racing accident Wednesday evening in central Oregon. Taking part in the annual Crooked River Roundup in Prineville, Gutiérrez was … Read More
The Oregon Horse Council is part of a coalition of livestock associations and leaders from across Oregon working to fight this petition. From the Oregon Farm Bureau: By Mary Anne Cooper, OFB Vice President of Public Policy 5/5/2021 I have been fielding a lot of questions from members about a … Read More
The Montana Center for Horsemanship, in partnership with University of Montana, Western, is hosting the first national Natural Horsemanship Conference, Of Horse, Human, and Nature, focused on natural horsemanship education in the 21st century September 9–11 in Dillon, Montana. This conference will bring to Montana leading names, speakers, presenters, and experts … Read More
Article by Wild Beauty Foundation Staff In 2018, Los Angeles based writer and director Ashley Avis was tasked with creating the modern-day reimagining of Black Beauty for the silver screen. The film, which would later be acquired by Disney, would change the course of her life forever. An equestrian since … Read More
Article by Jerica Pender “I never planned on going bitless. In fact, the idea scared me initially,” shares Kristina Lotz. In 2007 she was bucked off a horse she was trying out and the fall broke her pelvis in three places. In addition to the physical trauma, the mental trauma … Read More
Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA) promotes excellence in safety and education by certifying riding instructors, accrediting equine facilities, producing educational conferences, and publishing educational resources, go to www.CHA.Horse for more information. Each year we recognize an instructor and a school horse who have been nominated by the staff and students that … Read More
Spring has sprung and there is no better time for a ride! Keep your horse calm and your ride enjoyable with the Cashel Company line of Quiet Ride products. With a fun new Leopard pattern, the Quiet Ride is a fashionable way to keep your horse at ease on the … Read More
The Northwest Horse Source is celebrating Northwest trainers and instructors! Our newest column profiles trainers from all over the Northwest in multiple disciplines. We believe that connecting riders, trainers, and horses is necessary for success in the horse business. It’s our goal to support the equestrian lifestyle for all our readers. If you’re a trainer who’d like to be featured in … Read More
Performance horsemen know interference doesn’t just happen at a horse’s hooves. Many reining and cow horses can experience the same type of issue higher on the leg while schooling and in the show pen. Classic Equine turned to its top National Reining Horse Association and National Reined Cow Horse Association … Read More
The virtual Kentucky Extreme Mustang Makeover is just a few weeks away! Catch the action online starting June 23 as horses compete virtually for more than $40,000 in cash and prizes. Watch videos of each class, find results as soon as they’re announced, and see who’s crowned the 2021 virtual Kentucky Extreme Mustang Makeover … Read More
