Articles Archives – The Northwest Horse Source

New & Noteworthy: Road to the Horse 2025 – A Colt of Many Colors

July 26, 2024 by Northwest Horse Source

Since 2003, Road to the Horse has been the industry’s most prestigious colt starting challenge. Creativity and innovation are key components of the continued success of the event throughout the last two decades. With that in mind, the colt starting action at Road to the Horse 2025 will not disappoint …

Thank you for supporting the businesses that support The Northwest Horse Source

This content sponsored by:

Editor’s Postcard: What Makes a Horseman?

July 24, 2024 by Kim Roe

Photo by Kim Roe

It’s a Lifelong Trip horse·man, noun, 14th century 1. a rider or driver of horses; especially: one whose skill is exceptional2. A person skilled in caring for or managing horses Merriam Webster Dictionary A long time ago I was at a dressage show sitting on my tack trunk in front of …

Thank you for supporting the businesses that support The Northwest Horse Source

This content sponsored by:

Media Barn: New in Books – Dear Readers and Riders

July 25, 2024July 22, 2024 by Northwest Horse Source

The Beloved Books, Faithful Fans, and Hidden Private Life of Marguerite Henry By Lettie Teague Marguerite Henry’s name has inspired immediate recognition and pronouncements of admiration over the decades. As an author she was prolific with 59 books published, millions of copies sold, and nearly 80 years of her life …

Thank you for supporting the businesses that support The Northwest Horse Source

This content sponsored by:

Rider Wellness: Don’t Act Like a Horse!

July 19, 2024 by Michelle Eames

Photo Courtesy Michelle Eames

Keep Your (Human) Head in Tense Moments I don’t usually fall off my horse, Vali, but when I do, I do it big. I have a good seat and can generally ride what Vali gives me, and he is finally well-mannered at his mature age of 13. I remember one …

Thank you for supporting the businesses that support The Northwest Horse Source

This content sponsored by:

Feature Story: Creswell, Oregon Farm Hosts Vaulting Event

July 13, 2024 by Aedan Seaver

Photo Credit Aedan Seaver

First Ever International Level Vaulting Event Held at Silver Tail Farm On May 9–12, 2024, Silver Tail Farm in Creswell, Oregon wrapped up a two-day equestrian gymnastics competition which drew vaulting clubs from all over North America for its first appearance in Oregon. The Mozart Memorial Vaulting Classic is a …

Thank you for supporting the businesses that support The Northwest Horse Source

This content sponsored by:

Equine Wellness: How Horses See Color

July 11, 2024 by Michael Hipp

Photo Credit Michael Hipp

Certain Colors in a Horse’s Environment Can Affect Behavior By Michael Hipp and Victoria Doulgerakis How horses see color has been a much-studied topic in recent years. Not only does it matter what colors horses see, it matters how they see them. How Horses See Color The retina is the …

Thank you for supporting the businesses that support The Northwest Horse Source

This content sponsored by:

Small Farm Makeover: Climate Change and Horse Keeping

July 8, 2024 by Alayne Blickle

Photo Credit Alayne Blickle

Simple Ways to Make a Difference When it comes to climate change, many feel that things are beyond our control—that we are living on a planet rocketing towards a brave new world of environmental change. While this is true in part, there still are several simple practices we horse owners …

Thank you for supporting the businesses that support The Northwest Horse Source

This content sponsored by:

Trail Savvy: Six Principles to Better Horsemanship

July 5, 2024July 5, 2024 by Robert Eversole

Photo Courtesy Robert Eversole

Ideas to Foster Growth, Resilience, and Effectiveness While doing clinics at Equifest in Kansas, I paused to check out the weekly Ty Evans newsletter. I’m glad I did. Ty posted a list of six principles of a high-performance mindset, gleaned from Justin Su’a, a mental performance coach for elite athletes. …

Thank you for supporting the businesses that support The Northwest Horse Source

This content sponsored by:

Cover Story: A New Approach to Equine Wellness

July 2, 2024 by Kim Roe

Massie Vet Team. Photo credit: Shasta Photography by KA

Massie Equine Veterinary Clinic and The Equine Healing Center Unveil State-of-the-Art Facility in Oregon Imagine one place where all your horse’s health and wellness needs are met, where farriers, bodyworkers, and holistic medicine practitioners collaborate and work hand-in-hand with your veterinarian and assist each other easily and readily, and where …

Thank you for supporting the businesses that support The Northwest Horse Source

This content sponsored by:

Preventing Dehydration in the Horse

July 2, 2024 by Press

With exercise, the body temperature rises. This heat must be dissipated, or the horse will literally “cook”! The body cools itself through the evaporation of sweat, so sweating is especially important for the exercising horse. The sweat contains water and electrolytes, or salts. The main electrolytes are sodium, chloride, potassium, calcium, …

Thank you for supporting the businesses that support The Northwest Horse Source

This content sponsored by:

Thank you for supporting the businesses that support The Northwest Horse Source

Thank you for supporting the businesses that support The Northwest Horse Source

Thank you for supporting the businesses that support The Northwest Horse Source

Thank you for supporting the businesses that support The Northwest Horse Source

Thank you for supporting the businesses that support The Northwest Horse Source

Thank you for supporting the businesses that support The Northwest Horse Source

Thank you for supporting the businesses that support The Northwest Horse Source

Thank you for supporting the businesses that support The Northwest Horse Source

Thank you for supporting the businesses that support The Northwest Horse Source

Thank you for supporting the businesses that support The Northwest Horse Source

Join the conversation:

Check out the Magazine!