Helmet Use Reduces Likelihood of Severe Injury I respect that everyone has their own comfort level and makes their own choices. In many ways, safety is like climbing a ladder—we all choose the rung we’re most comfortable with. For some, that might mean wearing a helmet every time they ride. … Read More
Poker Ride on horseback through the Riverside State Park Equestrian Area hosted by the Ponderosa Chapter of Backcountry Horsemen of Washington. Prizes and Raffle. See event info here: https://horsesource.org/event/ponderosa-poker-ride PressNews from the horse industry. Sharing today’s information as it happens. The Northwest Horse Source is not responsible for the content … Read More
Response in Spite of Trouble Last month we discussed one of the most common questions I hear, which concerns what to do when a horse spooks or how to build confidence in a nervous horse. These are broad questions and can involve situations with a wide range of possible factors, … Read More
The 48th Annual American Youth Horse Council Symposium, will be held April 11-23, 2025, in Tucson, Arizona. A highly anticipated annual event for horse enthusiasts, this gathering unites teens and adult leaders from all corners of the equine industry for three days of engaging demonstrations, hands-on workshops, insightful discussions, educational … Read More
This hands on clinic will teach you how to build a wood spoked wheel. Over the weekend you will learn about different hubs, installing spokes, installing fellows, and steel tires with a fire. Have fun and go home with a wheels. Book early See event info here: https://horsesource.org/event/wheelwright-clinic PressNews from … Read More
When it comes to marketing your equine business, visibility and longevity matter. Advertising in the NW Horse Fair & Expo Program isn’t just about making an impression during the event—it’s an investment in future sales and lasting brand recognition. Why Expo Program Advertising Works Karen interviews Linda Tellington-Jones at the … Read More
Change is the One Sure Thing I’ve enjoyed 30 years publishing the Northwest Horse Source. It’s been a dream career, and I’m truly blessed to work in an industry I love. While it’s never been lucrative financially, it’s been rich in experience, friendships, travel, and more. From horse shows to … Read More
Vista Verde Ranch – A Place to Ride, Relax and be Pampered My friend Wendy and I arrived at Vista Verde Ranch, north of Steamboat Springs, Colorado, at 5:00 p.m. on October 31, 2024. We drove up to the lodge, decorated with pumpkins and chrysanthemums, and were greeted by a … Read More
Skills, Tests, Obstacles, and 26 Engaging In-Hand Courses by Waltraud Böhmke More and more horse owners hope to engage their horses’ minds as much as their bodies during the time they spend together, both under saddle and on the ground. The happy news is that the training activities we have … Read More
Join Kim McClelland of Five Star Horsemanship and Sonia Jorgensen of Spirit2Spirit for a 3-day event June 6th-8th in Stanwood, WA at the Spirit2Spirit facility to discover your own inner knowing and self-leadership, and how that translates to your relationship with your horse. See event info here: https://horsesource.org/event/3-day-equine-connection-clinic-with-five-star-horsemanship-and-spirit2spirit-june-13th-15th-2025 PressNews from the … Read More
