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Cover Story: The Balance Through Movement Method™

February 1, 2025January 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 … Read More

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 … Read More

Idaho Horse Expo 2025

February 3, 2025December 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 … Read More

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

December 23, 2024 by Press

See event info here: https://horsesource.org/event/road-to-the-horse-2025 PressNews from the horse industry. Sharing today’s information as it happens. The Northwest Horse Source is not responsible for the content of 3rd party submissions.

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 … Read More

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 … Read More

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.” … Read More

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 … Read More

Trainer’s Corner: Force or Fear as Motivation?

October 25, 2024 by Ben Longwell

Photo Credit: Natalie Longwell

Good Training Focuses on the Mental and Emotional State of Horses Many times, as we work with our horses we have a physical goal in mind—we want them to accomplish something specific such as getting in the trailer, standing still or moving when told, or performing a flying lead change. … Read More

Texas A&M AgriLife leads program prioritizing mounted patrol horses’ health, safety

October 23, 2024 by Press

In the upcoming course, veterinary professionals will educate riders on what they need to know to maintain a mounted patrol horse’s health and safety. (Laura McKenzie/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Equine health course to equip riders with essential horse care skills October 10, 2024 – by Ashley Vargo Texas A&M University System veterinarians and Texas A&M AgriLife educational development specialists are collaborating to deliver a new training program to educate mounted patrol units throughout the nation on all the skills needed to care for their … Read More

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