It’s Hard to be Patient by Karen Pickering I LOVE sorting. trail competitions and trail riding. It’s been a rough couple of years with April’s Navicular recovery. I have had amazing help with the barefoot trims, using hoof boots and watching improvement from time to time. April has quite a … Read More
Sgt. Reckless Statue Unveiling Honors Mare Important to U.S. Marines LEXINGTON, Ky. (April 30, 2018) – A larger-than-life, 1000-pound statue of the heroic Korean war horse, Sgt. Reckless, will be unveiled at a dedication ceremony at the Kentucky Horse Park on Saturday, May 12, 2018, at 1 p.m. EDT. The dedication of … Read More
Review by Karen Pickering, Publisher, NW Horse Source Magazine: “This is a very thorough documentary about the carriage horse industry in New York City. I’m shocked at the special interest groups and government corruption in the works to rid New York City of such an important part of its … Read More
May 2018 Cover Story: Washington State Horse Park – The Northwest’s Premier Equestrian Destination Trail Savvy: Going the Distance – Tips for Long Hauls Willfully Guided: Do You Need a Farm Plan? Small Farm Makeover: Making Money with Horse Properties Trainer’s Corner: Mustang Training – The First Ride Click … Read More
By Dustin Gruetter, President and Founder of DC Structures Arena footing—seems easy enough, right? Decisions surrounding the footing you choose for your riding arena are a lot more complicated than you might think. Poor footing will subject your horse to increased risk of injury and long-term degenerative problems. Therefore, … Read More
Horses and Recreation Go Together By Karen Pickering I’ve been publishing The Northwest Horse Source for over 22 years now. Just back from the Northwest Horse Fair & Expo, I’m reminded how fortunate I am to be in the industry I love. At the expo, I had a chance … Read More
New for Spring 2018, the Side Pass Pocket Breech is like the women who wear them—feminine and hard working. “I absolutely love the new Gripsoft™ patch fabric that Kerrits is offering on this breech,” says Kerrits team rider Jessica Heidemann. “It’s extremely soft and supple, moving with you, and letting … Read More
The Girl on the Dancing Horse By Charlotte Dujardin Charlotte Dujardin and her charismatic horse Valegro burst onto the international sports scene with their record–breaking performance at the 2012 Olympic Games in London. The world was captivated by the young woman with the dazzling smile and her dancing horse. Dujardin … Read More
Handy Hoof Hints, Part 2 By Carole Herder This is not a discussion on the more serious hoof related issues such as laminitis, deformity, injury, or navicular disease. It’s a simple overview of common hoof problems and their causes, origins and some basic considerations for treatment. Nutrients The hoof … Read More
By Laura Schonberg What I know about the women that I “horse” with is that we don’t need a reason to be with our horses. With warmer, drier weather and more daylight in our waking hours, it’s even easier to prioritize getting out to the barn. During the spring … Read More
