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Out of the Wild – Part 5: The First Ride

June 30, 2020May 1, 2014 by Brent Rollins

Part 5: The First Ride By Brent Rollins The first ride is a very exciting and scary moment in training a mustang. This is what you have been waiting for and working towards. It is a day you will remember in the years to come when you and your …

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Mounted Shooting: the Sport that is an Addiction

May 15, 2018May 1, 2014 by Western Washington Mounted Shooters

Invest in a New Shooters Clinic and Get Involved in the Fun Capture the feeling of the Wild West: the feel of pounding hooves beneath you, the sound of gunfire and the smell of gun powder as you draw your single action Colt 45 and shoot your first target …

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Are You an Expo Junkie? – Thoughts on Getting Your Horse “Fix”

August 5, 2020May 1, 2014 by Karen Pickering

Thoughts on Getting Your Horse “Fix” by Karen Pickering I haven’t found a better way to jump into spring than attending a March horse expo. I just returned from the Northwest Horse Fair & Expo in Albany Oregon this past weekend. It’s one of the highlights of my year, a …

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Natural Versus Man-Made Trail Obstacles

August 5, 2020May 1, 2014 by Northwest Horse Source

Why Location and Setting Makes All the Difference to Your Horse By Vickie Zapel Your horse crosses anything, anywhere out on the trail, but when asked to negotiate a man-made obstacle, suddenly proceeds to turn himself inside out. What is going on here? This is a common and frustrating …

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Riding Well Grounded – Building Blocks for a Nice Side Pass

May 21, 2018May 1, 2014 by Northwest Horse Source

by Marilyn Pineda One of my favorite accomplishments in horse training is being able to execute a nice side pass. It demonstrates several basic ground training achievements: subtle bending in the neck; yielding to subtle pressure; moving the front quarters in both directions; moving the hindquarters in both directions; and …

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New & Noteworthy – Spalding Labs Launches New Radio Channel

May 4, 2020May 1, 2014 by Northwest Horse Source

Spalding Labs Launches a New Radio Channel—Flying SL Ranch Radio The new “Flying SL Ranch Radio Channel” is power-packed entertainment for horse lovers thirsting for something completely different. It features 24/7 old time cowboy-themed music, interspersed with horse tips, interviews with famed equine experts, hilarious horse antics and much, …

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Over-seeding Your Pastures

August 5, 2020May 1, 2014 by Northwest Horse Source

Ten Tips to Ensure Healthy Forage for Horses by Laurie Cerny Early spring is the ideal time to over-seed pastures. After a long, wet winter your pastures are going to need some TLC, including over-seeding, to get them back in shape. Here are ten tips for sound land management that …

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The Balanced Horseman Part One: Seeking Balance

May 14, 2018May 1, 2014 by Alice Trindle

Part One: Seeking Balance by Alice Trindle First off, I am quite excited to be writing for the Northwest Horse Source once again. When I look back over the volume of articles and topics discussed in articles written for this publication over the past nearly 10 years, I am …

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Trail Savvy – Eating Well on the Trail

August 5, 2020May 1, 2014 by Robert Eversole

The ABCs of Campfires, Camp Stoves and Dutch Oven Cooking by Robert Eversole An oft-quoted saying of Napoleon Bonaparte was that “An army marches on its stomach.” This bit of wisdom is also relevant to horse riders and campers. After all, a great camp dinner is a beautiful flourish …

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May 2014 Cover Story: Sunrise Valley Ranch

August 5, 2020May 1, 2014 by Northwest Horse Source

A Resting Place for Mind, Body and Spirit by Catherine Madera In the 1991 film City Slickers Billy Crystal and his two friends vacation at a working ranch in an attempt to unwind, adventure and discover that elusive “one thing.” This One Thing, the trail boss Curly assured them, would …

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