Finding Alignment by Albs Culhane April was a significant month for me in terms of my Centered Riding training, both as an instructor and as a rider. I traveled to the East Coast and did a four-day Centered Riding clinic in Brattleboro, New York followed by a three-week Centered … Read More
Systematic Training for the Western Horse by Kim Roe Are you interested in the precision, flow, and systematic training of dressage, but enjoy your western saddle, tack, and horse? Well, check out western dressage! As in traditional dressage, western dressage is performed in a 20 by 60-meter arena. Letters … Read More
Finding Answers for Training Problems by Kim Roe Early in the year I sit down and outline long-term and short-term goals for each of my performance horses. I then strategize a training protocol that will help me get there. Unfortunately, with horses our goals often have to change. Horses … Read More
A cough is not the greeting you want to hear from your horse when you arrive at the barn. The source of that hacking may be as debilitating as recurrent airway disorder (heaves) or as minor as a warm-up cough at the start of your ride. A chief contributor to … Read More
Strengthen Hooves and Joints with One Supplement Farrier’s Formula® Double Strength Plus Joint is a pelleted combination hoof and joint supplement that can be added as a top dressing on your horse’s regular feed or given separately. This supplement provides nutrients such as phospholipids, omega fatty acids, vitamins, minerals, … Read More
Grateful for 22 Years of the Northwest Horse Source by Karen Pickering I am grateful for this magnificent country. We are blessed to live in this land of opportunity; it’s astounding how many choices and resources we enjoy. Who would have imagined 10 years ago we could take magazine … Read More
Math is Essential for Horse Management by Eleanor Blazer Train A, traveling 70 mph, leaves Westford heading toward Eastford, 260 miles away. At the same time Train B, traveling 60 mph, leaves Eastford heading toward Westford. When do the two trains meet? How far from each city do they … Read More
Private Equestrian Estate on 23 acres. Built in 1942, this remodeled, 4 bedroom, 1.75 bath country home was Senator Edwards’ estate. Wrap around deck, picture windows, French doors, and skylights invite abundant natural light. Property features mature landscaping, garden space, original barn (rewired and in mint condition), fenced pastures. Equestrian … Read More
Historical Ranch a Destination for Horse Lovers Peter Ansaldo left Italy in 1900 in search of a new life in America. He made it as far as Butte, Montana where Peter worked in the mines until he saved enough money to send for his wife, Mary, still in Italy. … Read More
Maintaining Respiratory Health at Competitions By Jennifer Roberts You’ve trained hard, practicing the sticky points over and over again. Your tack is cleaned, the trailer is packed… you feel as prepared as you can be as you pull out and head to the horse show. You’ve done everything in … Read More
