Dutch Ovens Make it Easy by Aliena Hook Whether huddled around a campfire after a trail ride or a chuck wagon after a cattle drive, being outdoors works up a special kind of hunger. Cowboy cooking has been around for centuries. Its basic rules are to make the most … Read More
Part 2 of 3: Uncover Your Core Values by: Jen Verharen Last month we discussed creating a vision for your business, your riding, or any other aspect of your life. Because each part in this series builds on the last one, you might want to review last month’s article. … Read More
Giving Back to Nature Benefits Everyone by Alayne Blickle, Horses for Clean Water It’s spring and one of the treasures we horse owners enjoy is communing with nature. On a relaxing trail ride we might spot a fleeting fox or hear the melodic song of the varied thrush. And then … Read More
Help Prevent the Spread of Contagious Disease by Dr. Lindsay Helvey As winter thaws into spring, we start preparing for show season and fun gatherings with friends. Although it’s a time to be excited about riding and competing, it’s also a time when your horse can be exposed to … Read More
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
