Most of us don’t think about practicing home health care until we’re standing in the barn with an injured horse that suddenly wants nothing to do with buckets, wraps, hoses, or ointments. Unfortunately, that’s the moment when patience is already in short supply—for both horse and handler. Teaching horses to … Read More
Groundwork often solves problems that show up long before we ever put a foot in the stirrup. Whether it’s crowding at the gate, pulling toward pasture mates, or simply struggling to stay focused, many common training challenges can be addressed by building respect and confidence from the ground up. Horses … Read More
Inspiration Comes from a Clinic Student My summer has been busy with travel, judging working equitation shows, and teaching clinics. I feel fortunate to meet people of all ages, types, abilities, and backgrounds, and horses are the same all over the world—they fill me with joy. Horses humble us, make … Read More
Horses Help Us Find our Strength After a 12-year hiatus from showing in National Reined Cow Horse Association shows, I stepped back into the show pen recently in Nampa, Idaho. Last year I gingerly entered five or six National Reining Horse Association shows on my 2018 Stallion OHickory Rey (Garth), … Read More
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 – … Read More
by Laura Schonberg Rebecca Harold works 50 hours a week in a chiropractic practice, is raising two kids, and adjusting to married life with her new cowboy husband. Horses have allowed Rebecca Harold to take control of a life that was on the path of self-destruction. The simple act of … Read More
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
After 30 years as a communications and external affairs director for corporate and non-profit agencies, Kellie Tormey knows a few things about sharing ideas and working with others. She is the mother of two and wife of a professional football coach. She has come full-circle in her horse journey as … Read More
Horsing with Shanna Leeland by Laura Schonberg As an engineering project manager for a technology company, Shanna Leeland has become more creative than logical. Solving problems requires her to use the most creative parts of her brain in order to sustain a motivated team. Using the same strategies while horsing, … Read More
by Laura Schonberg Working full-time as an administrative assistant for the Columbia County Commissioners, Kate Peters and her family forego traditional vacations or nights out to in order to spend time outdoors with their herd. Kate started riding as an adult and horsing brought grace and peace into her … Read More
