Horse Training Archives – The Northwest Horse Source

Kerry Kuhn Horsemanship Clinics – Aug 22 & Aug 23-24, 2025 in Athol, Idaho

January 17, 2025 by Press

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Trainer’s Corner: Help for the Spooky Horse – Part 1

January 14, 2025 by Ben Longwell

Photo by Natalie Longwell

Response in Spite of Trouble Welcome to this three-part series which will cover one of the most universally applicable principles of horsemanship, what I call “Response in Spite of Trouble”. Some of the most common questions I’m asked concern what to do when a horse spooks or how to build …

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Cover Story: The Balance Through Movement Method™

January 3, 2025 by Northwest Horse Source

This horse shows significant positive changes in its physical shape and function before (top) and after having the Balance Through Movement Method. Photos by Kaser Equine

A Holistic Approach to Equine Nerve Compression The Balance Through Movement Method™ (BTMM) was born out of the necessity to address the persistent issues surrounding undiagnosed lameness in horses. Developed by competitive rider and professional horse trainer Celeste Lazaris, this innovative approach arose from her frustration with the lack of …

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Trainer’s Corner: Happy Foot Work

December 30, 2024 by Kim Roe

Shift the horse’s weight to the opposite leg before attempting to pick up their foot. Photo Courtesy Kim Roe.

Four Tips for Handling Your Horse’s Feet without Stress Imagine how it feels for a prey animal like a horse to have their foot held and manipulated by a predator species like a human. It’s truly amazing they ever let us touch their feet! If we come to the horse …

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Idaho Horse Expo 2025

December 29, 2024 by Press

The 39th annual Idaho Horse Expo will be held April 4-6, 2025 at the Ford Idaho Horse Park in Nampa, Idaho. If you are a horse lover of any age, you can’t miss this event. The Expo features internationally known clinicians as well as local clinicians and trainers. The featured …

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Road to the Horse 2025 – March 27-30 – Lexington, Kentucky

December 23, 2024 by Press

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The Northwest Horse Fair & Expo 2025

December 20, 2024 by Press

Is returning with THE SPIRIT OF THE HORSE to the Northwest for the 25rd Year! Welcome everyone!! Twenty-seven years ago a friend told us about a wonderful and new facility in Albany, Oregon and we should go there to organize a NW horse fair. So twenty – six years ago …

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Business Profile: Rusty Bar Ranch

December 19, 2024 by Northwest Horse Source

Photo Courtesy Rusty Bar Ranch

CHA Certified Instructor Kathy Richardson Offers Lessons on a Mechanical Horse How and why did you get started in business? When my husband and I moved to our location in Roy, WA in 2003, a brand-new covered arena had just been built on the property. I finally had a place …

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Trail Savvy: I Don’t Need All That Fancy Stuff

December 6, 2024 by Robert Eversole

Training at home leads to safety and control on the trail. Photo Courtesy Robert Eversole.

Trail Horses Need Training for Control and Safety I recently read one of Ty Evans’ reflections on training and the standards we should aim for with our animals. A sentiment he often hears is, “I don’t need any of that fancy stuff; I just want to go down the trail.” …

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Trail Savvy: You’re Rushing!

November 26, 2024 by Robert Eversole

Photo Courtesy Robert Eversole

Slow Down and Breathe for Effective Training Mr. Thomas, my high school band director, was notorious for his temper. He’d hurl his baton at students when they didn’t follow his instructions. I was terrified of him. Despite our rocky relationship, he instilled a few lessons in me that have stuck …

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