Undercover Horses!How do horses mysteriously break through the most guarded heart? Does anyone know? Horses invite connection. They are curious and each of the nine horses at Windy Acres Farm seems to know exactly who to invite into their hearts when a new group arrives for Unbridled Spirit’s programs. In … Read More
Moving Forward and Embracing Digital Communication 2023 was a year of big changes for The Northwest Horse Source. The November/December issue was the final print edition of the magazine and we’re now an all-digital magazine and website. This was a tough decision for me, but the print version of the … Read More
by Nikki Alvin-Smith Do you know the artful ways to make small spaces feel like big places? Interior design knowledge can help you make the most of your horse barn tack room space. Improve the form, fit and functionality with these simple approaches to design. These methods are all easy … Read More
WASHINGTON, Virginia, February 13, 2024 – Celebrate Valentine’s Day this year by telling Wendy Murdoch how much you and your horse love your SURE FOOT Equine Balance Pads and you could win up to $500 in Pads! SURE FOOT Pads challenge a horse’s balance, activate proprioception, work small posture muscles, and … Read More
Source WSDA Confirmed Case(s) – Official Quarantine Number Confirmed: 1Number Suspected: 9Number Exposed: 27Number Euthanized: 5Facility Type: Private FacilityComments: Update 2/21/2024: In the outbreak in Spokane County, horses have experienced the abortion and neurologic forms of the disease. The last EHM case reported on the quarantined premises was on 2/15/24. There is NO evidence of lateral … Read More
Pay Attention to Four Crucial Areas It was an ordinary late summer day—dry and warm, the perfect moment to be on horseback. We had been riding daily since mid June and had led almost 1000 kids, ages 8 to 10, out on trail rides. Most of them were first-time riders, … Read More
from Equine Guelph Horses are masters at picking up on our body language but how good are we at seeing theirs? Discover the fascinating body language of horses with youth from all over the world! Students from all over the world have participated in Equine Guelph’s Horse Behavior & Safety … Read More
Source WSDA Confirmed Case(s) – Official Quarantine Number Confirmed: 1Number Suspected: 5 Number Exposed: 27Number Euthanized: 3Facility Type: Private FacilityComments: On 1/26/2024 a mare was presented to a private veterinary clinic where it was diagnosed with pleuropneumonia and euthanized due to a poor prognosis and financial constraints. On January 31st a mare aborted without showing other signs of … Read More
Successful Riders are Not Always Good Teachers Recently a video going around social media featured clips of a jumping lesson taught by an elite equestrian to a group of young riders. The trainer, a former world champion, repeatedly berated her students, yelled at them, and at one point said, “Either … Read More
CHA Region One Conference is February 29 – March 3 By Phil Peterson – CHA Region 1 Director Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA) promotes excellence in safety and education by certifying riding instructors, accrediting equine facilities, producing educational conferences, and publishing educational resources. CHA has a new website. Visit www.CHA.Horse for more … Read More
