Send us your question and we’ll select the best expert for you. Northwest Horse SourceThe Northwest Horse Source is an independently owned and operated print and online magazine for horse owners and enthusiasts of all breeds and disciplines in the Pacific Northwest. Our contemporary editorial columns are predominantly written by experts … Read More
Have you ever noticed in training that it is often easier to do lateral work, such as bending, turning, and lead changes, better in one direction than the other? This may be due in part to a horse’s natural predominance toward one side or the other; what is sometimes called … Read More
Thoughtful Training Results in a Healthy Horse by Deanna Lally Our horses’ health and wellness requires more than nutritional and environmental support. Commonly, owners consider supplements, veterinary care, fly protection, and blanketing long before they take a good hard look at their training and riding regimen. Doctors and medical … Read More
Fun for Participants and Spectators by Mark Bolender The new discipline of Mountain Trail is in exciting times. For the past six years Mountain Trail courses have been built across the globe. An association known as International Mountain Trail Challenge (IMTCA) has been established along with affiliates in Canada, Germany, … Read More
Part 4: Create a Pilot’s Checklist to Develop Your Program By: Gerry Cox I am a continuing student trying to become a better horseman. I have learned over the years the importance of a routine, or program, that works for me and my horse. Many years ago I had … Read More
July 29, 2016 Solvang, California: Monty Roberts is back from touring the world this spring, helping owners and horses face their fears and learn to trust each other. When given the chance, we sat down with Roberts to hear what advice he had for students who hope to understand horse behavior … Read More
Helping the Fearful Horse by Mark Bolender Mastering the teeter-totter is, for the most part, a simple task for the horse and will only take a few minutes. However, if it has been improperly taught it can be difficult to correct. I have had three very tough horses to … Read More
What Makes a Horse Easy to Train? by Kim Roe Put a group of horse people together and the talk turns to horses. We grumble about our training difficulties and rejoice in the successes. Easy horses make us feel like great trainers and the hard ones teach us lessons. … Read More
“I am afraid my wife won’t come home one day from the barn. I just want her to get rid of that dangerous horse”, Wendy’s husband said to me as he pulled me aside. “I’ll do everything I can to help” I replied trying to reassure him. Wendy first contacted … Read More
The change in Star was amazing after his chiropractic adjustment! His eyes softened along with his countenance and attitude. I had not realized he’d been subtly trying to tell me he was in pain. For instance, after his chiropractic adjustment he stood quietly for saddling with no fuss or fidgeting. … Read More
