#1 Let the horse digest a correction. When you make a correction and your horse responds correctly, let him think about it. Literally stop and let the horse stand still and digest what just happened. You’ll find that if you give your horse a chance to process the situation, he’ll … Read More
I can’t think of a more beautiful moment in my life than the first time I groomed my horse. The experience was wonderful. I was able to express my care and build the trust needed for a lasting bond. However, it was during the grooming process, I realized we … Read More
Enter today for a chance to win a Halter, Lead Rope and Handy Stick w/String Training Essentials Set from Downunder Horsemanship! – a retail value of $158.97! Just two steps to be entered for a chance to win! 1) LIKE and FOLLOW The Northwest Horse Source Facebook Page. (For instructions … Read More
Horse owner spotlight! Growing up on a Raspberry Farm in Lynden WA, Caitlin Honcoop had plenty of experience with rural land management. But, her perspective shifted when she and her husband Jonathon purchased their own five acres in Ferndale. “Managing our own land was overwhelming at first, and working with … Read More
Find Activities for Every Horse (Even if They Can’t be Ridden) By Karen Pickering Browsing through some photographs from nearly ten years ago, I found one of my horse April learning how to walk on a balance beam. In the photo, we’re at a clinic at Bolender Horse Park … Read More
Did you know that with every Standlee Forage alfalfa product purchased you’re doing good for the planet and the environment by supporting sustainable agriculture? How does growing alfalfa support agricultural sustainability? Alfalfa crops have deep roots that help prevent soil erosion, plus alfalfa’s high-net energy yields save energy and … Read More
P.E.T.S. Offers Proven New Laser Therapy By Blaine Kohl Have you ever noticed your horse isn’t quite right? Perhaps he’s not performing at the level he once was? After a visit with the vet, you learn your horse has a soft tissue injury. In many cases rest, controlled … Read More
Reducing Stress a Vital Part of Equine Wellness By Kim Roe During the summer and fall I get up early in the morning to let my horses out in the pasture before the sugar content rises in the grass and the bugs get bad. It’s a pain (as I … Read More
Is Your Fat Horse Metabolic? By Eleanor M. Kellon, VMD The vast majority of us are familiar with how easy it is to gain weight with the wrong foods (or simply too much food). And we know how hard it can be to lose it. The same is true … Read More
Resolving Postural Problems, Improving Movement Patterns, and Preventing Injury By Jec Aristotle Ballou Over time, horses (like people) acquire postural habits, compensate for soreness and injury, and develop poor movement patterns. This limits performance ability, causes unsoundness and health issues, and ultimately undermines the horse’s overall well-being. Jec Aristotle … Read More
