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Four Hooves, Two Tires, and a Trail – A Lipizzan Mare, a Mountain Bike Named Seamus, and an Extraordinary Partnership

One challenge horse folks have is how to include our non-riding family members in our weekend outings or vacations. It’s a dilemma! We want to trail ride or camp with our horses, but we don’t want to leave our loved ones behind. Sometimes a solution can be found with a … Read More

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The 10th Annual Washington State Horse Expo – Experience the Horse Enthusiast’s Event of The Year

Photo by Conerly Photography

The 10th Annual Washington State Horse Expo is upon us! One of the top equine events in the Northwest, it attracts thousands of horse enthusiasts from all over the Western United States. Every year the horse expo features national experts, first-class entertainment, premier vendors, and kid-friendly activities. It’s the horse … Read More

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Living with Horses – Horse People can Handle the Realities of the Equestrian Lifestyle

Photo by Kim Roe

We’re smack in the middle of winter with its driving rain, icy cold, and short days. As I’ve thought about writing this month’s editorial, with a focus on the equestrian lifestyle, it’s easy to find myself a wee bit sarcastic about the whole scene.   Each day I pull on … Read More

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You Matter More Than You Know – Horse Events and Venues Depend on Volunteers

Photo by Washington State Horse Park

If you’ve been riding for more than 10 years, you’ve probably noticed a loss of some riding facilities and horse events that are no longer being produced. This decrease is sometimes due to land development, but it also results from other troubling trends. One very serious and growing challenge facing … Read More

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One Final Mustang Joins Stonewater – Students to Prepare “The Boys” for Saddle Training

As promised, we are excited to introduce our fourth and final addition to Stonewater Mustangs for 2019. In November, we picked up our final horse for the year—a tall, handsome red roan gelding from the Stinking Water HMA in Oregon. As of this writing, we have not given him a … Read More

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February 2020 Cover Story: The 10th Annual Washington State Horse Expo

  Experience the Horse Enthusiast’s Event of The Year March 6 – 8, 2020 at Clark County Event Center by Expo Staff The 10th Annual Washington State Horse Expo is upon us! One of the top equine events in the Northwest, it attracts thousands of horse enthusiasts from all over the Western … Read More

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January 2020 Cover Story: Northwest Horse Fair and Expo

  The Perfect Event for Horse Lovers! by Carol Wilson World-class trainers, fancy dancing horses, beautiful breeds, stunning stallions, fast-paced precision drills, archers on galloping horses, and tons of trade show shopping! It’s all part of the Northwest Horse Fair and Expo 2020, presented by Akins Trailers, March 20 through … Read More

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February Email Subscriber Drawing Sponsor – Northwest Horse Fair & Expo!

Enter today for a chance to win a Friends and Family 4-Pack of Tickets to the Northwest Horse Fair & Expo (March 20-22, 2020 in Albany, OR) – a retail value of $56.00! Just two steps to be entered for a chance to win! 1) LIKE and FOLLOW The Northwest Horse … Read More

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Feb/March Email Subscriber Drawing Sponsor – Idaho Horse Expo

Enter today for a chance to win a 4-pack of admission tickets to the Idaho Horse Expo (April 10-12, 2020 in Nampa, ID) – a retail value of $40.00! Just two steps to be entered for a chance to win! 1) LIKE and FOLLOW The Northwest Horse Source Facebook Page. (For instructions click … Read More

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