Blazer Horses One of the Features by Bessie Fletcher Here we go again! Spring is here and it’s time for the Idaho Horse Expo, April 21, 22, and 23 at the Ford Idaho Horse Park in Nampa Idaho. The headliner for this year is Pat Parelli. The Idaho Horse … Read More
When Community Carries Us by Karen Pickering, NWHS Publisher March brings budding flowers, a fresh perspective, and a chance to realize that dreams do come true. I’m reveling in this realization. They come true, but not always when we expect or want them. The past 6 months of looking … Read More
Know the Realities of Wetlands Regulations by Allison Trimble and Tess Cooper Most horse property owners in the Pacific Northwest have some familiarity with wetlands. As a Realtor, it’s important to have a team of specialists to help clients through the process of dealing with wetlands issues. I invited … Read More
An Introduction to Centered Riding By Alys Culhane One day as I was instructing a student I noted that her jaw was clenched, she had a death grip on the reins, and her legs were wrapped tightly around her horse’s middle. The young gelding appeared ready to explode. I … Read More
2017 Event Schedule by Jennifer Burnell Adult Mounted Shooters compete in this fast-action timed event using two .45 caliber single action revolvers. The guns are each loaded with five rounds of specially prepared blank ammunition that will break a balloon up to about 15 feet, so the event is … Read More
Putting Down Roots by Kim Roe In early spring the color of dawn changes here at Blue Gate Farm; there’s a faint pink glow, a welcome tint after all those dark winter mornings. Late February is marked by the evening calls of frogs looking for love. Soon the migrating … Read More
Enter today for a chance to win a bag of Sweet PDZ Horse Stall Refresher and a Poster in our March Email Subscriber Drawing! Just sign up for our E-Newsletter and you’ll be entered for a chance to win. AND as long as you are active on our email subscriber … Read More
Wild Hearts Program Leads to Self-Discovery by Dorothea G. Coomer Youth Dynamics is introducing a new concept to youth horse adventures with their Wild Hearts Mustang Program operating at Stonewater Ranch in Leavenworth, Washington. This program plans to build the only BLM Mustang camp string in the Northwest. Utilizing … Read More
Amy Rushing Wins Rookie of the Year by Sally Sutherland One of the highlights of the reining horse show year is the Silver Spurs Equine Rookie of the Year competition held during the North American Affiliates Finals in Oklahoma City. To qualify as a Rookie, you must be a … Read More
Part 1 of 3: Create a Vision by Jen Verharen I recently had a client say to me, “Everything on my vision board has come true this year. I can’t believe it!” Huh? Believe me, if the logical, left side of your brain is going, “Yeah, right,” you’re not … Read More
