Activities, Memories and Introspection by Karen Pickering, NWHS Publisher As I write this column I am a week away from the first expo in March. The anticipation of seeing my customers, readers, and friends brings me great purpose and excitement. I love catching up with everyone and seeing what … Read More
Like other sports, riding and training horses involves a certain amount of repetition in order to improve. A well-designed plan of lessons and exercises is indispensable, both for keeping horse and rider interested in what they’re doing and for advancing their fitness and ability level. Riders, trainers, and instructors of … Read More
A Return to Horses Makes Life Better by Allison Trimble Northwest Horse Source readers will have a lot in common with my friend and client, Dr. Constance Scharff. One of the things I love most about horses is the impact they have on people’s lives. Many people return to … Read More
Watch and Learn by Jennifer Burnell As spring arrives, mounted shooters begin to leg up their horses and break out their single action revolvers and start practicing. Mounted shooting is a family-oriented sport and days spent practicing are fun, exciting, and challenging. Everyone helps out, in the saddle and … Read More
Proper Preparation Necessary for Success by Mark Bolender The most important thing a judge should see when you run a Mountain Trail pattern is a partnership between horse and rider. Show a horse that has been properly schooled and trained. Memorizing a pattern will feel overwhelming at first, but … Read More
Statewide Work Party in the Salmo-Priest Wilderness by Teri Starke Back Country Horsemen of Washington chapters are hard at work planning multiple trail maintenance projects. The biggest one will be our fifth Statewide Work Party on August 2–5, held in the Salmo-Priest Wilderness in the Colville National Forest. This … Read More
Choosing a Life of Abundance by Kim Roe When I first spoke to Heidi Snider Kauffman I felt an immediate connection. Both of us busy horsewomen, we played phone and email tag for a few days before I caught up to her. She told me about her life as … Read More
Bellingham, WA – Animals as Natural Therapy (ANT) warmly welcomes our community to help celebrate the wonderful animals who teach our participants to realize they can transform their lives. Please join ANT for the 16th Annual Blessing of the Animals and Open House event from 12-2:30pm on April … Read More
First Blazer Association Formed in 1967 by Bessie Fletcher The Blazer Horse Association was founded by Neil Hinck and his family in 1967. The foundation sire, Little Blaze, was the first official horse registered in the Association. The Hinck family members helped manage the registry and grow the Blazer name … Read More
The Places Horses Take Us by Kim Roe I’ve always loved a horse show. It’s not just the competition, though that’s certainly part of it. I love the whole package. From the moment I drive onto the show grounds I’ve entered my happy place. Everywhere I look are beautiful, … Read More
