Insight from an Obstacle Judge by Laura Schonberg Getting involved with Equestrian Trail Sports (ETS) has been one of the most rewarding and interesting things I have done as a horse owner and rider. I am relatively new to competitive trail riding and obstacle courses and the time spent … Read More
Riding on a superior hoof boot provides a secure platform for your horse. Developing Trek with a focus on confidence, simplicity and durability were the main objectives of Cavallo president, Carole Herder. “The process began several years ago with the understanding that horse owners want a hoof boot that is … Read More
Growing from On the Plus Side to Willfully Guided by Allison Trimble For 6 years I’ve been writing for The Horse Source as On the Plus Side, a name true to my own path with horses. At the time, this was largely in the show pen. Being “on the … Read More
New Shooter to Compete at the CMSA Championships in Las Vegas Erin Gemmill found Cowboy Mounted Shooting just 2 years ago, at a New Shooters clinic. Erin is a Ladies Level 1, and will be competing along with other members of the Western Washington Mounted Shooters at the 2014 … Read More
The Secret to Succeeding at Obstacle Challenges by Marilyn Pineda The Pacific Northwest riding season is here and opportunities in trail riding and obstacle challenge events such as what is offered by Equine Trail Sports (ETS) abound. You may not know that ETS events exist from the northern corners … Read More
Ways to Prevent and Treat a Debilitating Problem by Wendy Mollat, DVM, DACVIM Research studies estimate that 60% to 90% of performance horses have gastric (stomach) ulcers. Horses with gastric ulcers can present in a variety of ways: weight loss/hard keeper, poor hair coat, behavioral issues, mild colic, poor … Read More
The Many Reasons—and Options—for Equine Insurance by Lea Hoover One thing often overlooked when buying a horse is purchasing insurance on your new investment. Whether your new horse is a world champion cutting horse or a trail mount for your daughter, often times if the unthinkable were to happen … Read More
Part 3: Applying Observations of Balance to Under Saddle Work by Alice Trindle Last month we observed balance primarily from the ground. I asked you to watch balance shifts within movements along with rhythm, carriage, and overall structure of the horse. We looked at some specific maneuvers and attempted … Read More
by Dr. Stephen Peters and Martin Black Evidence-Based Horsemanship combines science and the understanding of brain function with an empirical understanding of the subtleties of a horse’s behaviors, reactions and chemical states. It is based on the Scientist-Practitioner model and involves assessing and integrating scientific findings to inform … Read More
How Groundwork and Agility Training Can Transform Your Ride by Kathy Richardson As a trainer and riding instructor I am frequently in contact with people who say, “I just want to ride. You just sit there. How hard can it be?” Most of these people have no idea how … Read More
