The Three Rein Actions by Shelbie Fredenhagen “The hands are the measure of a man’s intelligence.” – Maria Montessori Your hands are the most important aid you have. Because you are directly in contact with the most sensitive part of your horse, the mouth, it is paramount that you … Read More
Washington State Woman Ranks Nationally in Cutting How long have you been riding? I started riding when I was about 8 years old, so about 27 years. I rode horses so I could move cattle and later got my own horse. I did some barrel racing while attending college. … Read More
Know How Much Manure Your Horses Produces by Alayne Blickle Making the chore of manure management efficient is a huge undertaking on a horse property. At our place, Sweet Pepper Ranch in southwestern Idaho, we have around a dozen horses. Some are our horses, some are Matt’s client horses, … Read More
by Kendra Gale Pet, show-ring competitor, pasture companion, driving partner, patient therapy horse—the miniature horse does it all. But whether you dream of winning ribbons or just hanging out with your miniature horse, it is vital to have a solid understanding of safe handling and proper stabling. This book … Read More
David Lichman and his Liberty Horses Headline Washington State Horse Expo by Lynn Jenkins A fiery horse with the speed of light… Hi-yo Silver, away! “As a young boy, my hero was the Lone Ranger,” says David Lichman, Five-Star Master Parelli Professional, who specializes in liberty horses and is … Read More
Thoughts from NWHS Publisher “It’s so expensive…” or “Is that for the year?” I hear this quite often. Our world has been changed dramatically by the digital revolution. We wouldn’t be caught dead without our cell phones. They are a huge part of our lives. Magazines have stepped up … Read More
Supplies Packed in for Pacific Crest Trail Association by Richard Guthrie In the fall of 2003 there was an exceptionally severe rainstorm in the Cascade Mountains of Washington State. One of the massively flooding rivers was the Suiattle (pronounced sue at’ el) which originates on the east side of … Read More
The Best is Yet to Come by Karen Pickering, NWHS Publisher Ever wish you could hit a reset button and go back in time? I’ve done a lot of reminiscing recently and find myself looking at all the things I could have done differently in my life. But then … Read More
Don’t Worry, Be Prepared by Robert Eversole Last August in Idaho a woman was attacked by a bear. For weeks afterward, local newspapers printed page upon page about the encounter, warning their readers that dangerous animals were prowling the countryside. What if you were planning a ride or a … Read More
Tips for Making Progress All Winter Long by Allison Trimble Winter riding in the Northwest can pose many obstacles, particularly with horses still in early training. My aged horses and I both feel like the winter is a wonderful time for being tucked warmly inside. It doesn’t hurt any … Read More
