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Willfully Guided Horsemanship

August 5, 2020February 1, 2012 by Catherine Madera

Seeing Through the Eyes of the Horse by: Catherine Madera Willfully: (adverb) acting intentionally, deliberately, of one’s own free will, voluntarily, willingly and with purpose. Guided: (verb) lead, piloted, steered, instructed, directed. Trainer Allison Trimble thought carefully about naming her style of horsemanship. She wanted something reflective of …

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Hoof Abscesses

August 5, 2020February 1, 2012 by Northwest Horse Source

Diagnosing and Treating a Common Ailment by R. Paul Schwab, DVM Most horse owners will eventually deal with an abscess in their horse’s hoof. The common scenario is sudden, non-weight bearing lameness in one of the legs. Hoof abscess pain is so severe that many people think that their horse has …

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Horses4Heroes: National Organization Serves Community Heroes

May 4, 2020February 1, 2012 by Northwest Horse Source

Horses4Heroes is a Las Vegas-based horseback riding organization created especially for the families of military personnel, veterans, fire fighters, law enforcement officers, critical care and hospice nurses and other heroes in communities from coast to coast. If you or your kids love horses, this is the organization for you. Founded …

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Touched by Cavalia

August 5, 2020February 1, 2012 by Northwest Horse Source

An Inspiring Night Under the Big Top by: Katlyn Schaer Two horses galloping across stage is how the show Cavalia begins. Man tried to conquer the spirit of the horse after the introduction of the performers, however, once they discovered the willfulness of this majestic creature they decided to …

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Sky River Equestrian Center: Breaking the Rules and Enjoying the Ride

August 5, 2020January 1, 2012 by Catherine Madera

Reining and Dressage Stable a Haven for Washington Amateurs by Catherine Madera The equestrian community isn’t unlike a high school cafeteria sometimes: English people stay together, western people stay together, and there’s plenty of attitude between the two groups. At Sky River Equestrian Center in Sultan, Washington, no …

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Checkers Takes the Challenge

August 5, 2020December 1, 2011 by Mark Bolender

The Joy of Demonstrating at the AQHA Show by Mark Bolender I love the AQHA shows. In July of 2011 I had the privilege of attending the Region 5 event in Langley, British Columbia. I was a demonstrator, clinician, and judge for the sport of Mountain Trail and Trail …

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Keep Warm with Carhartt’s Job-Tested Bibs

May 4, 2020December 1, 2011 by Northwest Horse Source

Add extra protection from wind, rain and cold with Carhartt’s job-tested bibs and coveralls. Designed to outlast the toughest work conditions, our bibs and coveralls feature heavy-gauge fabric, metal rivets at stress points, heavy-duty zippers and triple-needle stitching. Choose un-lined, quilt-lined, flannel-lined or arctic quilt-lined depending on the task at …

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Hock Health

August 5, 2020December 1, 2011 by Northwest Horse Source

The Care and Keeping of this Important Joint by Paul Schwab, D.V. M. Most horses at some time in their life will develop some amount of arthritis in one or more joints. The hock is one of the more common locations for arthritis. The hock in the horse is basically the …

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Youth Under 18 Category: Courtney Kimpel and Ella

August 5, 2020December 1, 2011 by Northwest Horse Source

We thunder through the forest, mane and tail whipping like a spurt of black flame in the wind created by our passage. We are flying, hooves barely seeming to touch the ground. Trees whip past, distinct and each leaf separate until they blur together as we pass. I breathe in …

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Honorable Mention Essays

August 5, 2020December 1, 2011 by Northwest Horse Source

Adult Category: Bonnie Hammond, Save a Forgotten Equine (SAFE Horse) Rescue, and Sunny Sunny was 28 years old when he found himself unwanted, neglected, and homeless. When he was taken in by the horse rescue I work for he was pitifully thin, his hooves overgrown, and his chestnut coat …

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