Equestrian Lifestyle Archives – Page 11 of 22

Buying Horses and Houses – Similarities Abound in the Purchasing Process

January 3, 2022 by Allison Trimble

Allison and Blake with Blake's horse "Huckleberry" at their first show in Las Vegas, NV. Photo from Allison Trimble

It’s been a long time since I was focused on buying horses. Right now, I’m anxiously awaiting the vet check on a colt Blake (my real estate partner) and I are hoping to buy for next year’s NRHA futurity. At the same time, I am packing to fly to Fort …

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Ty Friedrich and Broke-N-Rode Ranch – Livingston, Montana Trainer Focuses on Faith and the Three Rs in Training

December 22, 2021 by Northwest Horse Source

Photos by Sarah Friedrich

Name? Ty Friedrich Farm or Ranch Name? Broke-N-Rode Ranch (BNRR) Where are you located? Livingston, Montana What aspect of the horse business are you involved with? We specialize in Western riding, equitation, performance; also, basic reining, cutting and cowhorse as well as trail and obstacle work. We …

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Bringing Communities Together- Grateful for Faithful Friends and Customers

December 18, 2021 by Karen Pickering

2021 was a year of incredible change for me and my husband Mark. It was both exciting and scary to leave our home of 35 years and move 1500 miles across the country to a completely different climate and culture. Making new friends and building relationships feels like completely starting …

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Book Review – Wild – The Legendary Horses of Sable Island

January 3, 2022December 12, 2021 by Northwest Horse Source

Sable Island is home to one of the last herds of completely wild horses and nothing else. This small strip of earth, often nestled in a blanket of fog 100 miles from land, is shrouded in mystery and intrigue as man has failed to conquer the island despite numerous attempts. …

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Why Learn First Aid? No More Excuses – Do it!

December 1, 2021 by Robert Eversole

We talk to great lengths about how to provide emergency care for our horses and mules in case a ride becomes “eventful”. But we all too often neglect the human component of safety and first aid in trail riding and camping with horses. Our human bodies are just as prone …

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Tressa Merrill – 2021 Interstate Queen Winner

December 2, 2021November 30, 2021 by Brandi Coplen

Photo from Topline Image Photography

What is your name and age? Tressa Merrill; 19 years old. How long have you been involved with horses? I’ve been riding my whole life and got my first pony on my second birthday. Do you have an instructor or trainer? No What’s the hardest part about owning or …

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Matthew Livengood – Judge and Trainer Strives to Help and Support Horses and Their People

November 29, 2021 by Kim Roe

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Name: Matthew Livengood What is the name of your business? Matthew Livengood Horsemanship What do you do? I teach group and private lessons, conduct clinics, and do tune-up training for client horses. I’m also a nationally carded judge with the National Reining Horse Association, American Quarter Horse Association …

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Feeling Grateful – Winter’s Dark and Slower Pace Brings Time for Reflection

November 28, 2021 by Kim Roe

I’m always grateful for the friends of all kinds I find here at home at Blue Gate Farm. Photo by Kim Roe

When I first moved to the Pacific Northwest, I found the rapid descent into darkness in autumn quite depressing. I couldn’t believe how dark it was at 7:00 a.m. and then again at 5:00 p.m. The rain and grey skies didn’t help my mood much either. But over the decades …

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Bible Study and Horsemanship – Mustangs and Faith Work Together to Enrich Young Lives

November 26, 2021 by Northwest Horse Source

Photo by Tracey Hamilton

Article by Tracey Hamilton Our Bible Study and Horsemanship ministry is one of our favorites here at Stonewater. Young people from as far away as Wenatchee come once a week to spend time together for a few hours. We have great relational conversation catching up on school talk and what’s …

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Dreamswept Farm & Resort – Your Alpine Escape in the Inland Northwest

June 7, 2023November 24, 2021 by Northwest Horse Source

Article by Rebecca Michal Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA) promotes excellence in safety and education by certifying riding instructors, accrediting equine facilities, producing educational conferences, and publishing educational resources, go to www.CHA.Horse for more information. Our member programs are the heartbeat of the association, here is one story. Many people …

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