Horses with Heart Rise Above Traditional Roles by Kim Roe In 1992, the well-known reined cow horse trainer Bobby Ingersoll rode into the National Reined Cow Horse Association Snaffle Bit Futurity in Reno on a 3-year-old Kiger Mustang named Kiger Tiger. Kiger Tiger was a born-wild colt that Bobby … Read More
Be Informed About Water Rights by Allison Trimble It seems impossible that water availability in the Pacific Northwest is an issue, but it is quite the hot topic. This is particularly important to horse property owners, hobby farms, and commercial farms—all of which require reliable water source to conduct … Read More
Performance Horse Health and Well-being by Al Dunning Nothing is more important for my horse than his health and welfare. I want to share my appreciation for all the horse has done for me by taking the best possible care of him. Most of the things I do to … Read More
A Sport of Trust, Strength and Luck by Aliena Hook Mounted archery is an ancient tactic, traditionally used for hunting and war. It is coming back into popularity as a fast-paced international equestrian discipline. This high-action competitive sport calls for a talented, courageous rider and a well-trained, balanced horse. … Read More
Finding Alignment by Albs Culhane April was a significant month for me in terms of my Centered Riding training, both as an instructor and as a rider. I traveled to the East Coast and did a four-day Centered Riding clinic in Brattleboro, New York followed by a three-week Centered … Read More
Finding Answers for Training Problems by Kim Roe Early in the year I sit down and outline long-term and short-term goals for each of my performance horses. I then strategize a training protocol that will help me get there. Unfortunately, with horses our goals often have to change. Horses … Read More
Strengthen Hooves and Joints with One Supplement Farrier’s Formula® Double Strength Plus Joint is a pelleted combination hoof and joint supplement that can be added as a top dressing on your horse’s regular feed or given separately. This supplement provides nutrients such as phospholipids, omega fatty acids, vitamins, minerals, … Read More
Grateful for 22 Years of the Northwest Horse Source by Karen Pickering I am grateful for this magnificent country. We are blessed to live in this land of opportunity; it’s astounding how many choices and resources we enjoy. Who would have imagined 10 years ago we could take magazine … Read More
Historical Ranch a Destination for Horse Lovers Peter Ansaldo left Italy in 1900 in search of a new life in America. He made it as far as Butte, Montana where Peter worked in the mines until he saved enough money to send for his wife, Mary, still in Italy. … Read More
Maintaining Respiratory Health at Competitions By Jennifer Roberts You’ve trained hard, practicing the sticky points over and over again. Your tack is cleaned, the trailer is packed… you feel as prepared as you can be as you pull out and head to the horse show. You’ve done everything in … Read More
