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It’s All About Others

August 5, 2020December 1, 2013 by Karen Pickering

Making this Holiday Season Meaningful by Karen Pickering There are times it’s hard to be thankful and the last several years have certainly been trying. Regardless, I’m thankful for the many blessings I continue to receive. Somehow, the ads come through, people are generous and helpful and I see kindness …

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November 2013 Cover Story – Mission Impossible?

August 5, 2020November 1, 2013 by Mark Bolender

Training an OTTB for the Sport of Mountain Trail by Mark Bolender Off the Track Thoroughbreds (OTTB) are retired race horses that have been given a new purpose in life. Recently, I had the good fortune to train one named Dakota for mountain trail riding. As it turns out, …

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Introducing New One-Step Leather Cleaner & Conditioner from Horse Health™ Products

May 4, 2020November 1, 2013 by Northwest Horse Source

Want nice tack, but don’t have time to spend hours cleaning and conditioning leather tack on a regular basis? One-Step Leather Cleaner & Conditioner from Horse Health™ Products saves time and money and eliminates the hassle of using multiple products. “Leather tack is a big financial investment, and it …

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The ABC’s of Leg Yielding

August 5, 2020November 1, 2013 by Alice Trindle

How to Properly Use Leg Pressure to Control Your Horse by Allison Trimble Horses are trained using the concept of pressure and release. This can come in many forms including through the halter rope, through your body during groundwork, and from the reins while riding. One of …

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Lynden Horse Expo – In Photos

August 5, 2020November 1, 2013 by Karen Pickering

by Karen Pickering As the days turn shorter—and darker—it’s nice to remember all the opportunities equestrians have in the Pacific Northwest to enjoy their horses. To that end, October proved to be a great month of activities, not the least of which was the second annual Lynden Horse …

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Pressure Proof Your Riding

June 30, 2020November 1, 2013 by Northwest Horse Source

Regaining Confidence After a Fall by Daniel Stewart Christina asks: “I had a pretty bad fall recently and I can’t stop thinking about it. Is there anything I can do to get my confidence back?” This is one of the most common questions I receive and chances are …

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WSQHA Chooses a New Emerald Queen

July 19, 2018November 1, 2013 by Northwest Horse Source

Meet 15-Year-Old Ashley Davidson WSQHA is pleased to announce that Ashley Davidson, age 15, has been named Emerald Queen. Presentation and crowning took place during the evening festivities prior to the Emerald Master’s Futurity event at the Monroe, WA fairgrounds. Ashley Davidson is a 15-year-old sophomore from …

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Bitless Bridles

August 5, 2020November 1, 2013 by Northwest Horse Source

How to Make and Use Inexpensive Bit-Free Bridles by Lisa Preston Create a variety of inexpensive, reliable, custom-fit bitless bridles in the colors you choose. This 104 page manual includes step-by-step instructions for more than a dozen bridles, halters, and other handmade tack. Available from Alpine Publications …

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Back in the Saddle and Learning to Fly

June 30, 2020November 1, 2013 by Northwest Horse Source

How Horses Helped Heal a Catastrophic Brain Injury by Mauri Clarke and Christine Fitzgerald In January 2011, Talbot Clarke was enjoying her sophomore year at Santa Clara University in California when life changed in an instant. The 20-year-old was struck by a car and thrown more than 30 …

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Getting Started in Western Dressage

August 5, 2020November 1, 2013 by Michelle Binder

How to Begin Your Journey by Michelle Binder-Zolezzi Every day I field calls from people wanting to know more about Western Dressage. What is it? How do I find out more about it? Can anyone do it? Is it hard? Who teaches western dressage? Are there shows? …

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