The Excellent Adventures of Spanky and Dally by Francesca Carsen They have become a crowd favorite at horse expos in the Pacific Northwest and beyond: the tiny brown pony named Spanky and his friend Dally, a Jack Russell Terrier. The Northwest Horse Source wanted to find out more about … Read More
Join to Enjoy Activities like the Joe Watt Canyon Prize Ride Springtime in Kittitas County means two things: The elk herds leave their winter feeding grounds and the Back Country Horsemen of Washington hold the annual Joe Watt Canyon Prize Ride. This year the ride will be May 14, … Read More
Answers to Commonly Asked Questions What is cowboy mounted shooting? Do you use real guns? These are common questions we hear often. Mounted shooting is a timed event, much like barrel racing. However, we have over 60 patterns, each set with 10 latex balloons and from 1 to 3 … Read More
Choosing the Best Protection for Your Horse by Mark and Karen Plumlee Perhaps no issue related to horse husbandry creates more dissension among friends than the subject of barefoot versus shod and the appropriate use of boots. At Mission Farrier School we focus on sound shoeing principles, sound barefoot … Read More
Choosing the Best Shedding Tools by Theresa Rice By now, the shedding season is winding down—hallelujah! Every year I feel a renewed sense of wonder at how much hair can come off my horse and for him to 1) not be bald and 2) still have more hair to … Read More
Part 1: Becoming a Student by Gerry Cox I don’t claim to be an expert horseman, by any stretch of the imagination, but I have had the honor and privilege of riding with great horsemen that are experts. I will never become a great horseman, heck maybe not even … Read More
May 2016 Cover Story: Getaway Horse Play – Your Horse Wants To Go! Equine Wellness: Barefoot, Shod or Boots? Getting Help in a Backcountry Emergency Trainer’s Corner: Becoming a Student The Adventures of Spanky and Dally Click here to see all Digital Edition Past Issues Find the print magazine in … Read More
Tips to Save Time and Money When Riding by Wendy Croney Do you love a trot out on the trails, riveting ranch sorting practice, or a creative trail challenge event? Whatever the event, here are a few tips to save you time and money. Before loading into the horse … Read More
Attend a Spring Riding Clinic by Karen Pickering I love this time of year. Green grass and sunshine, combined with fun horse expos and clinics simply add up to an improved disposition for my horses and me. Today I’m starting a new chapter with a horse named Feather. She … Read More
Creating Extraordinary Experiences on Horseback by Catherine Madera Have a horse and like to travel? Cherie Cross thinks taking horses on vacation is a great idea. Through her company, Getaway Horseplay, she is providing unique ways for equestrians to have fun and learn by participating in hosted riding … Read More
