Equestrian Lifestyle Archives – Page 13 of 22

Milo the Mustang Makes Progress – First Trail Ride a Success!

October 17, 2021 by Stonewater Mustangs

Article by Tracey Hamilton Back in January and February I shared about our curious little Mustang named Milo. He had the peculiar habit of lying down in the arena when he didn’t want to work. Our student leader Heather has been consistently showing up at the barn in between school …

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An Interview with Drew Doggett about his new book, WILD: The Legendary Horses of Sable Island

October 6, 2021September 30, 2021 by Karen Pickering

I recently had the privilege of reviewing this beautiful new book. It’s stunning, breathtaking and will be a treasured coffee-table book. Let me take you through an interesting interview, a behind-the-scenes look at how this book came to be. Karen Pickering, Publisher, The Northwest Horse Source. …

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Anya Leland – Six World Titles in 2021

October 5, 2021September 30, 2021 by Brandi Coplen

Photo by Larry Williams Photography & Design, Inc.

The Northwest Horse Source is celebrating youth in action. This column features young equine enthusiasts from all over the Northwest who inspire, uplift, or just have fun with horses. The future of the horse industry depends on youth participation. We look forward to sharing their stories and adventures! If you’re …

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Learning Reveals Life’s Mystery – Education Keeps Us Young and Gives Us Hope

September 29, 2021September 27, 2021 by Kim Roe

Photo by RoseAnne Featherston

Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or eighty. Anyone who keeps learning stays young. The greatest thing in life is to keep your mind young. – Henry Ford I remember when I got my first pair of glasses. I’d just passed my 40th birthday and it was …

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Education is a Lifelong Process – Learning Along the Way

September 29, 2021September 23, 2021 by Karen Pickering

I feel like I’ve learned a lifetime of lessons in just a few short months. If I had known what I was in for I never would have left Washington. Perhaps it’s better not to know what’s coming. I sometimes look at it like driving down the road at night. …

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Horse Training in Harmony Podcast

September 21, 2021 by Northwest Horse Source

Get ready for some fresh insights and deep understanding of how to progress with your horse. Do you want to advance up the levels without sacrificing your horses’ welfare and your relationship with them? Do you find it confusing trying to reconcile competitive training techniques with methods that prioritize partnership? …

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Four Keys to a Successful Clinic Experience – How to Get the Most Out of a Group Learning Environment

September 1, 2021September 1, 2021 by Allison Trimble

Photo courtesy of Allison Trimble Paparoa

Early in my career, hungry for knowledge, I attended many clinics both as a participant and an auditor. Some of my favorites were with Bob Avila and Todd Bergen and I owe a lot of my success to those very experiences. Over my professional career I also gave many clinics, …

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(Mis)adventure in the Bob Marshall Wilderness – Accidents Happen but Being Prepared Pays Off

September 1, 2021September 1, 2021 by NWHS-Help

Two paramedics, a pilot, and a friend attend to Robert after his accident. Photos by Robert Eversole

Outside an emergency room entrance, an unfamiliar town stretches ahead. I’m unsteady and wobbly on new crutches and wearing a hospital issued suit of sweatpants, a t-shirt, and a single anti-slip sock. A flimsy plastic bag held all my belongings, a vial of narcotics, and $150 in cash. No wallet, …

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How to Prepare for a Portrait Session with Your Horse – Get the Most from Your Time with a Top Photographer

September 1, 2021September 1, 2021 by Northwest Horse Source

Amber Curran of Curran Ranch and Kate. Photos by Kat's Eye on Design Photography

Getting quality portraits of you and your horse can show the bond you share and leave you with keepsake images. But as your portrait session approaches, how do you know you’re ready? Here are a few tips to lead you to a more successful session with your equine partner and …