Equestrian Lifestyle Archives – Page 19 of 26

1500 Miles to a New Adventure – Never Be Afraid of Change

August 5, 2021July 25, 2021 by Karen Pickering

As I write this, I’m sitting in my new temporary home office. Behind the computer screen, my window frames a view of Pike’s Peak. Colorado is beautiful. The desert flowers are blooming and I sit in awe of God’s creation and such different scenery than Washington. There’s much to get …

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Doing Well by Doing Good – Philanthropy as a Business Model

July 21, 2021 by Allison Trimble

Photos from Allison Trimble Paparoa

Growing up in Anchor Point, Alaska as a precocious and involved youngster, I was often the recipient of local support. Whether it was the local businesses sponsoring my run for rodeo queen or receiving the Elks and Realtor scholarships as a senior in high school, community backing was ever present. My …

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10 Reasons to Create a Small-Scale Trail Course on Your Horse Property

August 5, 2021July 19, 2021 by Alayne Blickle

Short trail paths created with natural objects and plantings. Photo by Alayne Blickle

Trail courses are fun for horses and riders and can be beneficial for the natural environment. Landscaping a trail course with native plants can provide food and habitat for native insects and wildlife. Add in old logs and brush and rock piles, and you have the perfect habitat for other …

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The Wild Beauty Foundation – Filmmakers Use Passion to Protect Wild Horses

August 5, 2021July 1, 2021 by Northwest Horse Source

Ghost with Black Beauty star and WBF Ambassador Mackenzie Foy (left) and filmmaker and WBF Founder and President Ashley Avis (right).

Article by Wild Beauty Foundation Staff In 2018, Los Angeles based writer and director Ashley Avis was tasked with creating the modern-day reimagining of Black Beauty for the silver screen. The film, which would later be acquired by Disney, would change the course of her life forever. An equestrian since …

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Why Should I Learn to Read a Map? 6 Reasons this Skill is Important for Trail Riders

August 5, 2021July 1, 2021 by Robert Eversole

Photo by Robert Eversole

From cave paintings to ancient manuscripts to all the 21st century options, people have created and used maps as essential tools to explain and navigate their way through the world. With their longitudes, latitudes, and myriad lines crisscrossing miles of ground encompassing mountains, valleys, and more, maps have guided the …

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Do You Know How Much Tack You Really Have? Moving is a Great Way to Purge Unused Gear

June 22, 2021 by Karen Pickering

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Well, the excitement of moving has worn off a little. I’ve just completed over 3,000 miles to and from Colorado moving the horses over. Preparing for the move was grueling, to say the least. However, I think the best part of moving is the clearing out all the things that …

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Horse Trailer Maintenance – Yearly Upkeep Aids in Worry-free Adventures

June 9, 2021June 1, 2021 by Robert Eversole

Photos by Robert Eversole

Before you head out on a riding or camping adventure you need to do your horse trailer’s yearly safety checks and service. If you aren’t mechanically savvy (or just not inclined to do the job yourself) a qualified professional can do all the work for you. Just make sure they …

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What’s Your Horse’s Dream Job? Equestrian Sports Offer Many Options

May 23, 2021 by Kim Roe

Photo by Jerry Pfannenstiel

One of the harder situations of horse ownership is when a beloved horse doesn’t want to do the job you hoped he would do. We humans have goals and aspirations, so we fix a label to our chosen horse that’s frequently related to his pedigree or conformation. Dressage horse, barrel …

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Rylan Davis – Heading for the Grand Prix

May 6, 2021April 27, 2021 by Brandi Coplen

Photo by Sydney Grosse

The Northwest Horse Source is celebrating youth in action. Our newest column will feature and celebrate 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! …

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Old Bits: Remembering Boise Horse Affair 2003

March 28, 2021 by Northwest Horse Source

Story & Photos by Jack Kintner The warm early spring weather last February brought out the crowds to this year’s Horse Affairs, held for the fifth year in a row at the Western Idaho Fair Grounds in Boise on Valentine’s Day weekend. It’s the biggest such event in Idaho and …

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