Help for Those Who Serve by Kim Roe Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is defined by the Mayo Clinic as “a mental health condition that’s triggered by a terrifying event — either experiencing it or witnessing it.” Symptoms may include flashbacks, nightmares, depression and anxiety, as well as uncontrollable thoughts … Read More
by Uta Gräf and Friederike Heidenhof At last the dressage world has a sensible means of reconciling classical idealism with show-ring aspirations! Uta Gräf has made a name for herself as a trailblazer in the international dressage scene, advocating for a method of combining the highest levels of performance with … Read More
Join in the Fun! Back Country Horsemen of Washington has many chapters to choose from. No matter where you live in the state you will find a group to join. Riding Kittitas County (working on a new chapter) From the Columbia River to the Cascades, Kittitas County … Read More
An Exercise in Focus by Mark Bolender Trail challenge and mountain trail are based on real situations found riding on the trail. Certain obstacles simulate these working conditions. One important obstacle is the balance beam. It simulates some of the difficult log and bridge crossings required to cross creeks … Read More
Correct Position Controls the Cow in Working Cow Horse by Al Dunning Working cow horse tests the agility, speed, and courage of a stock horse. In working cow horse classes, the horse must first hold the cow at one end of the arena, then run it down the fence … Read More
Planning to medicate your horse? Deworm? Calculate feed? You absolutely need to know how much he or she weighs. But without a commercial scale, how do you do that? A weight tape provides an estimated weight, but for a closer approximation, Dr. Juliet Getty shares this handy formula for figuring your horse’s … Read More
Trails Forever Fund BCHA is the ONLY national organization dedicated to maintaining equestrian trails. We are 13,000 members strong! If trail riding is your passion, helping to maintain trails and working with land managers through BCHA is the best way to protect access to trails today and forever. BCHA would like to … Read More
New product line is formulated to support gastric health and proper pH in horses. Shoreview, Minn. [July 24, 2017] – Purina Animal Nutrition’s new product line is formulated to support gastric health in horses. Outlast™ Gastric Support Supplement, Race Ready® GT and Ultium® Gastric Care horse feeds are available at participating retailers. Research shows … Read More
NW Horse Source Publisher shares tribute to “A Great Lady” My mom, Esther Bell, was my first supporter of the idea of the Northwest Horse Source Magazine. She traveled with me to horse events, expos and gave of her time and resources sacrificially. Today, my siblings and I would … Read More
Stay Aware and Develop Correct Habits by Allison Trimble Last month we talked about the philosophy behind horses and safety. There are two types of interactions with horses: what happens on the ground in our daily activity and the interaction that occurs when riding or training. This month is … Read More
