Ride with Charles deKunffy at Western States Horse Expo The Western States Horse Expo, June 9-11 in Sacramento, California, proudly invites serious horsepeople to ride and study with one of the greatest horsemen in the world, Charles deKunffy. From Austro-Hungarian nobility, deKunffy is world-renowned for teaching classical training and riding … Read More
May 2017 Cover Story: Montana Hill Guest Ranch – Adventure Awaits You in the Heart of British Columbia Feature Story: Your First Backcountry Adventure Rider Wellness: Breathe Anxiety Away Trainer’s Corner: Set Powerful Goals Willfully Guided: Emerging from a Northwest Winter NEW! Equine Lifestyle Section Click here to see … Read More
The subtitle for A Western Attitude says it all: Iconic Images From Western Horseman. Those images include 144 photographs of horse-industry icons and fan favorites, all featured in Western Horseman magazine during the past 15 years. Subjects include ranchers, trainers, trail riders, clinicians, competitors, artists, entertainers and others photographed … Read More
Capturing the Essence of an Animal by Kim Roe Jordan Banks is a dressage and working equitation trainer in the Pacific Northwest. Respected as a thoughtful and gentle trainer, she is also a talented artist specializing in animal subjects. How long have you been an artist? My entire life. … Read More
Introducing Sweet PDZ Coop Refresher For many backyard chicken keepers and homesteaders, having a stinky chicken coop is a fowl keeping fact of life, however the coop odors do not need to be foul and unhealthy. For certain it can be a real challenge to keep up with coop … Read More
Coming Out of a Northwest Winter by Allison Trimble After 16 years living through the transition from Pacific Northwest winter to spring, I think I have the routine down. Beginning in February I start counting the days until daylight savings time, followed by another month or so of waiting … Read More
May is the Gateway to Summer by Karen Pickering I recently attended three expos and finalized the April issue of the Northwest Horse Source. As I write this, I’m bursting with new ideas. Horse events always get me charged up! There are so many great products to see, clinics … Read More
Sacrifice Areas Essential for Pasture Health by Alayne Blickle Probably the most important aspect of managing pasture is the time when you take your horses off your pasture. Grasses should not be grazed below 3-4 inches, and horses should not be on pasture when soil is saturated. You can … Read More
Lots to See and Do, June 3 & 4 The Washington State Horse Park in Cle Elum, Washington invites you to their Kick It Up Expo, June 3 and 4, 2017. The Washington State Horse Park is a non-profit organization that exists to serve the needs of horse enthusiasts … Read More
Hooves Change with Seasons by Tab Pigg Seasonal weather changes have a major effect on horses’ hooves. Hooves change with the weather and may require extra attention and treatment. Ignoring environmental impact on hooves can lead to sole deterioration or other harmful consequences. When it comes to a horse’s … Read More
