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Media Barn: Book Review – The Pinto Horse & The Phantom Bull by Charles Elliott Perkins
In 1927 Owen Wister called The Pinto Horse “the best Western story about a horse that I have ever read.” The pinto roamed the Montana range in the late 1880s, surviving wolves and blizzards and earning the respect of the herd but never blending in, always standing out in vulnerable perfection. After … Read More
Trainer’s Profile: Molly McDaniel of Balanced Performance Training and Hoofcare
Focusing on the Longevity and Soundness of the Horse Interview by Kim Roe What is the name of your business? Balanced Performance Training and Hoofcare, LLC What do you do? I’m a farrier and I also accept horses and mules for training. I teach lessons (and can provide lesson horses … Read More
Trainer’s Corner: What to Do When Your Horse is Wrong
Affirmative Training Shapes Behavior It started the way it usually starts. Either the horse looked to the side or the rider pulled on her horse’s face. It’s the fundamental disagreement; the rider thinks it’s her right to control the horse and the horse doesn’t like having metal jammed on his … Read More
Editor’s Postcard: Give Your Time and Talent to Keep Horse Activities Happening
The Whatcom County Dressage and Eventing Association (WCDEA) was founded in 1984 for the promotion and education of dressage, eventing, and working equitation in Whatcom County, Washington, and the surrounding areas. As one of the initiating members of this wonderful club, I’ve believed in its mission of supporting grassroots horse enthusiasts … Read More
Trail Savvy: Winter Riding Goals
Tips for Staying Motivated in the Off-Season Don’t let snow and cold temperatures deter you from pursuing your riding goals. When the wind is howling, the snow is knee-deep, and you can no longer feel your face while gathering your horses from the other side of the pasture, it’s easy … Read More
From My Saddle: Where Do We Go From Here?
The Northwest Horse Source Supplies Trusted and Relevant Information As we embark on the new year there’s a lot of uncertainty in the air. Change is happening whether we’re ready for it or not. Here’s what’s happening: we’ve discontinued the print magazine and are focusing on digital edition. We can … Read More
Willfully Guided: Navigating the Nooksack River Watershed Adjudication
How to Protect Your Water Rights In April 2024, a critical event is set to unfold that will have a significant impact on water users in the Nooksack River watershed in Whatcom County, Washington. The event in question is the long-awaited adjudication, a legal proceeding before a Whatcom County Superior … Read More
Mustang Magic 2024. Mustangs Are Coming to Will Rogers Coliseum
Mustang Champions is proud to partner with the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo in producing the 2024 Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo $100,000 Mustang Magic weekend. The three-day event includes two showcase performances in the historic Will Rogers Coliseum. The Friday night Mustang Champions Freestyle event features top … Read More
Stormy’s owner is smiling after WSU vets got her horse through a close call
By Erik Lacitis – Pacific NW magazine writer Editor’s note: Pacific NW magazine’s weekly Backstory provides a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the writer’s process or an extra tidbit that accompanies our cover story. This week’s cover tells the stories of just a handful of the 10,000+ animals Washington State University’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital … Read More
