Catherine Madera, Author at The Northwest Horse Source

Mission Farrier School

August 5, 2020February 1, 2013 by Catherine Madera

One Horseman’s Journey to Farrier Science by Karen Plumlee and Catherine Madera “If you can aspire to become a good horseman, you can’t help but become a better farrier.” So says Mark Plumlee, founder and instructor of Mission Farrier School in Snohomish, WA. Now in its 17th year, …

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Mountain Springs Lodge

August 5, 2020February 1, 2013 by Catherine Madera

Historic Getaway for Horse Lovers Young and Old by Catherine Madera Nestled in the Beaver Valley 20 miles west of Leavenworth, WA, Mountain Springs Lodge is a horse lover’s paradise. This scenic lodge and rustic getaway has been in owner Bill Newell’s family for six generations and is …

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Riding the Corners

August 5, 2020February 1, 2013 by Catherine Madera

Keep Your Focus, Achieve Your Goals by Catherine Madera It’s February, how are you all doing with those New Year’s resolutions? I make a few every year but often discover I am off track by summertime. Why does this happen and how can it be avoided? The key, I …

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New Beginnings

August 5, 2020January 1, 2013 by Catherine Madera

The Journey of Friendship by Catherine Madera My 19-year-old son recently returned from a year away at a technical college. The last two months with him have been delightful. My husband and I often say things like, “He is such a pleasure to be around,” or “I am so …

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January 2013 Cover Story: The Washington State Horse Expo

August 5, 2020January 1, 2013 by Catherine Madera

Mid-Winter Getaway for Horse Lovers by Catherine Madera Pacific Northwest horse owners are a tough lot: riding horses in one of the wettest climates in the nation isn’t for sissies. But even the hardiest equestrian can find their spirits dampened by February and the Washington State Horse Expo …

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SciencePure

August 5, 2020December 1, 2012 by Catherine Madera

Where Winners Run in the Family by Catherine Madera For Cal and Shelley Nyuli, owners of SciencePure Nutraceuticals, good things come in threes. On the evening of September 1, track history was made when three related pacing Standardbred mares, owned and bred by the couple, won races at …

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Senior Moments

August 5, 2020December 1, 2012 by Catherine Madera

Cherishing Every Day by Catherine Madera “I’m having a senior moment.” This is a common lament for those struggling with the aging process. Life is a journey of seasons. Instead of the good things that come with age—increased confidence, wisdom, and skill—it’s the negative that so often is our …

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Gift Horses

August 5, 2020November 1, 2012 by Catherine Madera

The Value of Experience by Catherine Madera “Don’t look a gift horse in the mouth” is a familiar proverb. Since a horse’s approximate age—and thus their value in “using years”—can be determined by its teeth the verse is effectively saying, “When you receive a gift, don’t jump to conclusions …

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SciencePure

August 5, 2020October 1, 2012 by Catherine Madera

Champion of Equine Wellness by Catherine Madera Daily the calls come in: an aged horse, no longer useful because of arthritis, an ex-race horse with a bowed tendon, a horse with chronic string halt. Equine bodies broken down or breaking down, their owners hopeful a supplement company might be …

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Is Your Horse Happy?

August 5, 2020October 1, 2012 by Catherine Madera

Wellness is a Mind/Body Connection by Catherine Madera Is your horse happy? A hundred years ago no cowboy, or girl, would waste time pondering this question. Today, most horse owners I know are concerned about the mental state of their horse, specifically if it is “happy.” What does this …

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