Equestrian Lifestyle Archives – Page 14 of 26

What to Know About Adopting a Rescue Horse

July 16, 2022June 9, 2022 by Dana Willett

Are you considering adopting a rescue horse? Many factors go into the “match-making” process. Check out this video featuring a prominent Colorado organization – you’ll learn what to expect for the adoption process, and some of the many deciding points involved: RELATED: The Ultimate Guide for Horses in Need – …

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Washington State Horse Becomes Breyer Horse

June 7, 2022 by Press

Sir Rugged Chex (known as Checkers) is headed to Kentucky for BreyerFest 2022! Checkers was given the honor of becoming the first mountain trail horse to be turned into a Breyer Model Horse in 2020. Due to COVID, BreyerFest went virtual that year, so special guests have been invited to attend this …

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New in Books – Riders of a Certain Age – Your Guide for Loving Horses Midlife and Beyond

May 24, 2022 by Press

Are you a woman at midlife or beyond? Have you just discovered you have a passion for horses? Or maybe you’ve now found time for them after years devoted to a job and family? Surveys show that riders over the age of 40 are the fastest growing segment of the …

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Tips for Fuel Savings for Your Horse Trailer Towing Vehicle

May 18, 2022 by Press

A drop in your towing vehicle’s fuel economy can be a sign that your vehicle needs work. Photo from iStockPhotos.com

A great article from the ‘Back on the Road’ newsletter from our friends at US Rider. Everyone wants ways to save fuel, but horse trailer towing vehicles can consume a lot of gas. Here are some tips on ways to save fuel that will help you manage the cost of …

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Get Right with Your Body Before Riding – Cultivate a Healthy Body and Mind

May 3, 2022 by Vonie Kalich

William Shakespeare said, “Our bodies are our gardens, to which our wills are gardeners.” When I first read that quote, I paused to let the words sink in. As I thought about our bodies being gardens, I thought of how many women (myself included) talk negatively to ourselves and proceed …

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Horsemanship at Upper Columbia Academy – Growing Program for Youth at Spokane Area Boarding Academy

April 16, 2022 by Northwest Horse Source

UCA Riding Students. Photo provided by UCA.

Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA) promotes excellence in safety and education by certifying riding instructors, accrediting equine facilities, producing educational conferences, and publishing educational resources. To visit CHA’s website, go to www.CHA.Horse for more information. Horses in school? Yes! Upper Columbia Academy (UCA), a boarding school outside of Spokane, Washington (in …

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Avery Vick – Aiming for the Appaloosa World Show

June 10, 2022April 14, 2022 by Brandi Coplen

Photo by Danyelle Harp, Magic Look Photography

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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Standing Still and Quiet – Teach Your Horse to Stay Put Without Being Tied

March 2, 2022 by Robert Eversole

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I often park my animals without tying them. Asking them to stay in one place isn’t too much to ask, so it’s one of the first skills I train. Here’s how I teach my equines to “whoa” without being tied. Standing Still Whether it’s stepping away from your horse …

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Montana Center for Horsemanship Receives Grant Award to Benefit Youth

February 24, 2022 by Press

The Montana Center for Horsemanship (MCH) will launch a new natural horsemanship education program with the Montana Youth Challenge Academy in Dillon, Montana. The pilot program is made possible by a grant from the Bill & Rosemary Gallagher Foundation. MCH, an equine education nonprofit, has launched an appeal for a dollar-for-dollar match …

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CHA Instructor of the Year: Kathy Richardson from Washington

February 22, 2022 by Press

Each year CHA recognizes an outstanding individual that has been nominated by their students to receive recognition for what they do best – teach people to ride and handle horses. The CHA 2021 Instructor of the Year is Kathy Richardson from Roy, Washington. A mom writes, “Kathy told my daughter, …

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