Catherine Madera, Author at The Northwest Horse Source

Sharing the Gift

August 5, 2020November 1, 2014 by Catherine Madera

Including Others in Your Equine Lifestyle by Catherine Madera I’ve lived with horses for so long now I can forget how fortunate I am to enjoy this lifestyle, no matter how wet, dirty or difficult it gets. I still remember being a young, horseless girl, however, the kind who …

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November 2014 Cover Story: Introducing the International Mountain Trail Challenge Association

August 5, 2020November 1, 2014 by Catherine Madera

Taking the Sport of Trail Competition to the Next Level by Catherine Madera Nearly every equestrian sport has a governing body with the goal of promoting the discipline and creating a level playing field for those who compete. In dressage, the Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI) helps ensure rules …

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October 2014 Cover Story: StallGem

August 5, 2020October 1, 2014 by Catherine Madera

Where Necessity, Wellness and Ingenuity Meet by Catherine Madera and Erin Gemmill StallGem Manufacturing Company Sales Manager, Erin Gemmill, thought she had her dream lifestyle in 2004 when she purchased a small farm and two horses. It wasn’t long before she made the painful discovery of just how fast …

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Ranch Sorting: The New Sport to Try

August 5, 2020October 1, 2014 by Catherine Madera

Getting – or Making – the Best Sorting Horse by Roger Braa and Catherine Madera Ranch sorting is known as a sport for any horse, but can any horse truly make a good partner? This month Roger Braa shares what he has learned in his years working with sorting …

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October 2014 Cover Story: StallGem

August 5, 2020October 1, 2014 by Catherine Madera

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Getting Back in the Rhythm

August 5, 2020October 1, 2014 by Catherine Madera

How Horse Ownership Promotes Wellness by Catherine Madera As I write this it’s nearly September, one of my favorite times of the year. I love September’s warm days, cool misty mornings and the smell of sun dried grasses as I ride down a favorite trail. I love blackberries picked …

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September 2014 Cover Story: Northwest Washington Fair Hosts Super Horse Showdown

August 5, 2020September 1, 2014 by Catherine Madera

Jackpot Speed Event Combines Cowboy Racing, Barrels and Ranch Sorting by Catherine Madera In recent years Hollywood has produced several popular films highlighting a superhero of some kind including Iron Man, Spiderman and Superman. Possessing great heart and extraordinary skills, the hero thrills audiences as they confront and overcome …

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Patience is a Virtue

August 5, 2020September 1, 2014 by Catherine Madera

On Becoming Virtuous by Catherine Madera I’ve heard it said that praying for patience is a bad idea. Why? God will immediately send you a situation that requires it. Most of us struggle with patience, but as horse people it is a virtue that is truly critical to attain. …

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Ranch Sorting: The New Sport to Try

August 5, 2020September 1, 2014 by Catherine Madera

Introducing a Fast Growing Equine Activity by Roger Braa and Catherine Madera The popularity of equine sports can rise or fall according to various factors. Geography, economic realities and demographics all influence which activities are hot and which ones are not. Budget-friendly events that all horse owners can enjoy, regardless …

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When it’s Just That Simple

August 5, 2020August 1, 2014 by Catherine Madera

The Daily Educational Opportunities of Life with Horses by Catherine Madera After 5 years of riding my Arabian stallion, Eli, I feel I know him very well. I know when he’s happy, insecure, or cranky. I know his idiosyncrasies pretty much inside and out. That’s why it was humbling …

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