Catherine Madera, Author at The Northwest Horse Source

January 2014 Cover Story: The Washington State Horse Expo

August 5, 2020January 20, 2014 by Catherine Madera

Reignite Your Passion in 2014 by Catherine Madera On Valentines weekend—February 14-16—there’s one event guaranteed to engage the heart and soul of every horse lover in the Northwest: The Washington State Horse Expo. Passion can be defined as “powerful, intense emotion; deep overwhelming emotion” and Valentine’s Day weekend is …

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A Grand Passion

August 5, 2020January 1, 2014 by Catherine Madera

Cavalia’s Odysseo a Feast for the Soul by Catherine Madera Ralph Waldo Emerson called the riding life a “grand passion.” No doubt he would appreciate Normand LaTourelle’s latest creation, the grand spectacle and equestrian adventure that is Odysseo. Like his previous show, Cavalia, it is wowing audiences all over …

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Saying Yes to Adventure

August 5, 2020January 1, 2014 by Catherine Madera

Plan New Things to Do with Horses in 2014 by Catherine Madera Recently, I was asked to go on a trail ride while at a writer’s workshop in Arizona. I almost said No. Not because I don’t like to ride, but because I don’t care to ride the type …

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Avoiding the Rush

August 5, 2020December 1, 2013 by Catherine Madera

Horse Sense for the Holidays by Catherine Madera ‘Tis the season to hurry, hurry, hurry. As I write this, Thanksgiving is around the corner and I feel my thoughts amping up. By mid-December I’m usually tired of Christmas, and all its busy “cheer.” Before I allow myself to get …

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The Gift of Trust

August 5, 2020November 1, 2013 by Catherine Madera

Value the “Glue” in Relationships by Catherine Madera Much of my horse time over the last two months has revolved around starting my new horse, Mateo. As I write this, in September, he has been a good student for the last three weeks and I feel confident …

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SciencePure

August 5, 2020October 1, 2013 by Catherine Madera

Making Good Horses Great by Catherine Madera The world of professional barrel racing is extremely competitive. Only the best horses will do and that usually means spending Big Money—easily $50-$250 thousand for a top mount. That’s why the story of WPRA (Women’s Professional Rodeo Association) competitor Tana …

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Fine Tuning a State of Wellness

August 5, 2020October 1, 2013 by Catherine Madera

How Are You Affecting Your Horse? by Catherine Madera As I’ve embraced naturpathic remedies for myself, relying less and less on drugs and anything that compartmentalizes health, I’ve become more interested in holistic health for my horse. Mind, body, and spirit cannot be separated. They constantly affect one another and …

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The Lynden Horse Expo

August 5, 2020September 1, 2013 by Catherine Madera

Draft Horse Spectacular to be a Part of the 2013 Equine Experience What do you get when you combine draft horses, an extreme cowboy race, jackpot barrel race, and some of the best clinicians and equine entertainment in the northwest? A horse event of spectacular proportions. For …

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A Million Little Pieces

August 5, 2020September 1, 2013 by Catherine Madera

Thoughts on Process by Catherine Madera Summer is in full swing and I have a lot on my mind. Top of the list includes finishing my latest novel Rhinestones and my new horse Mateo. When this issue goes to print, I plan to be starting Mateo under saddle …

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The Gift of Horses

August 5, 2020August 1, 2013 by Catherine Madera

On Being a Lifelong Student by Catherine Madera There was a time when I thought becoming a horseman was like getting a degree. After assimilating enough information, I’d arrive at a point of proficiency. Whatever that means. Instead, over the years I’ve discovered, with each new horse, how much …

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