Catherine Madera, Author at The Northwest Horse Source

Feature Story: “Far” and Forever – Parting with the Horse of a Lifetime

August 5, 2020September 1, 2019 by Catherine Madera

By Catherine Madera There’s no denying horses ignite passion and imagination. With the right horse we dream more, feel more, imagine more than we do alone. A horse is not just a horse, after all. It’s an elegant and noble friend, a catalyst for dreams and fantasies. Finding and …

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One True Thing

August 5, 2020November 1, 2018 by Catherine Madera

The Gifts of Middle Age By Catherine Madera I got my first horse, an Arabian named Sunny, when I was 11. A bright bay, he was flashy as a copper penny. I’d never seen anything so beautiful. My first ride on him is seared into memory: After strapping …

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A Hero’s Work

August 5, 2020July 1, 2017 by Catherine Madera

One horse’s will to live became an inspiration to many by Catherine Madera Photos by Emily Greene The working horses of Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch outside Bend, Oregon don’t have performance pedigrees. They don’t round up cattle or help hold wily calves. For their job of equine counselor, this motley …

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“I Bought a Racehorse”

August 5, 2020November 1, 2016 by Catherine Madera

Syndication and the Sport of Kings by Catherine Madera The recent film Dark Horse provided a behind-the-scenes look into the practice of race horse syndication. A real life fairy tale, this documentary tells the story of Welsh race horse champion Dream Alliance. While wildly improbable, the story is delightful …

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Changing Seasons

August 5, 2020June 1, 2016 by Catherine Madera

Let Go to Embrace by Catherine Madera A fond childhood memory includes my parents’ old record player. Dad loved musicians like Anne Murray and Pete Seeger and had a modest collection of records. I vividly remember pulling out the large vinyl discs, setting them on the turntable and lying …

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Late to the Party

August 5, 2020May 1, 2016 by Catherine Madera

Celebrating the Late Bloomer by Catherine Madera In this culture there is nothing so exciting as fast success; we idolize the child wonder, the overnight sensation. We like things quick and outstanding. This is not a friendly environment for the “late bloomer.” Wikipedia defines this condition as: a person …

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Film Review: Dark Horse

August 5, 2020May 1, 2016 by Catherine Madera

The Incredible True Story of Dream Alliance Dark Horse is the real life fairytale about how a Welsh barmaid from a poor coal mining town decided to breed a racehorse and take on the sport of kings. Jan Vokes knew nothing whatsoever about horse racing, but had bred birds …

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May 2016 Cover Story: Getaway Horseplay

August 5, 2020May 1, 2016 by Catherine Madera

Creating Extraordinary Experiences on Horseback by Catherine Madera Have a horse and like to travel? Cherie Cross thinks taking horses on vacation is a great idea. Through her company, Getaway Horseplay, she is providing unique ways for equestrians to have fun and learn by participating in hosted riding …

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A Risky Business

August 5, 2020April 1, 2016 by Catherine Madera

Risk Management and Confronting Fear by Catherine Madera Our cover article this month touches on a critical topic in the life of every horse person: fear. Cindi Plendl of Butler Hill Equestrian Center says that “fear is your killer” and I have to agree. The worst accidents I have …

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April 2016 Cover Story: Butler Hill Equestrian Center

August 5, 2020April 1, 2016 by Catherine Madera

Creating Fear-free Leaders that Walk through Fire by Catherine Madera Cindi Plendl, owner of Butler Hill Equestrian Center, isn’t impressed by current trends in horse training and handling. This includes DVD training series that cannot teach things like timing or feel and grandiose exhibitions by professionals eager to make …

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