Northwest Horse Source Smoke from wildfires in the West had made its way to the East Coast of America and has hit Europe. Speculation that it will circumnavigate the globe is sadly realistic. That smoke is as bad for horses’ health as it is for people. Here’s a primer on smoke and tips … 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. Visit our new website, www.CHA.Horse, for more information. Region One covers the great Northwest, including Alaska, Alberta, British Columbia, Montana, Oregon and Washington. This summer has given … Read More
Reach over 12,000 equine facility managers and riding instructors with the Certified Horsemanship Association’s Online Silent Auction. Certified Horsemanship Association needs your donations today for an online silent Auction we are hosting this October in conjunction with our Virtual CHA International Conference, annual meeting, and awards ceremony. If you have … Read More
When you want your true colors to shine, look for a cleaner and conditioner that keeps all of your leather soft, supple, and looking brand-new. Farnam™, your partner in horse care, is pleased to introduce Leather New® Total Care 2 in 1, a convenient new leather cleaner and conditioner in … Read More
Most athletic horses are asked to put significant force on their hind end. Activities such as sliding stops, piaffe, and jumping require strength and stability of the hind quarters. One big key to success in managing any athletic horse is understanding and maintaining proper hoof angles. This is just as … Read More
Horsemanship of every kind depends on mutual interaction between equine and human brains. When we understand the function of both, we can learn to communicate with horses on their terms instead of ours. And, by meeting horses halfway, we not only save valuable training time and improve performance, we achieve … Read More
Explore the September 2020 Issue of the Northwest Horse Source. Cover Story: Colt Fairley: Devoted to Faith, Family and Clients Feature Story: The RDC Ranch Trainer’s Corner: Less Correction, More Direction Trail Savvy: Herb Bork: At 99, He’s Not Just Sitting Around Equestrian Lifestyle: Remembering Alice Yancey Northwest Horse … Read More
Article by: Colt Fairley with Kim Roe At a young age Colt Fairley was taught an important lesson about life and money. Life is not easy and idle hands don’t bear fruit. “When I was around 9,” says Fairley, “I asked my father if I could have money to buy … Read More
Explore the September 2020 Issue of the Northwest Horse Source. Cover Story: Colt Fairley: Devoted to Faith, Family and Clients Feature Story: The RDC Ranch Trainer’s Corner: Less Correction, More Direction Trail Savvy: Herb Bork: At 99, He’s Not Just Sitting Around Equestrian Lifestyle: Remembering Alice Yancey Northwest Horse SourceThe … Read More
South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa has partnered with Farnam, the leading horse care and supplies provider in the industry, on the property’s brand-new outdoor covered arena, Farnam Arena. Farnam, a long-standing partner of the South Point Arena and Equestrian Center, has been the sponsor of the center’s wash racks … Read More
