The 5 Basics Every Horse Should Know by Al Dunning Question: When training a horse to do a particular task, how long will you continue to use a certain approach if it doesn’t appear to be working? Answer: Horses learn from repetition—good or bad. If you are using proven … Read More
Riding Styles is the result of months of collaboration between Dr. Susan Cain, graduate student Stephanie Tribo and graphic designer Debi Giese. Dr. Cain holds a doctoral degree in organizational leadership, and is a licensed clinical social worker, corporate coach and consultant. She has co-authored several books focusing on the work … Read More
Cross Training Events to Build Confidence by Theresa Rice With this month’s issue focusing on equine events, I was thinking about how fortunate we are to live in an area where opportunities to play with our horses abound. These include trail riding, schooling and breed shows and a variety … Read More
Northwest Horse SourceThe Northwest Horse Source is an independently owned and operated print and online magazine for horse owners and enthusiasts of all breeds and disciplines in the Pacific Northwest. Our contemporary editorial columns are predominantly written by experts in the region, covering the care, training, keeping and enjoyment of horses, … Read More
A SPECIAL day at Fire Mountain Trail Course! April 16th, 2016 An Orientation Workshop / Obstacle Clinic / Play time for Horse 4-H Youth Members and their supervising adults at a special discounted rate of $25 with Haul-In fee waived! This is a savings of $15! Have you previously completed … Read More
By Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D. Spring is almost upon us in most of the country, so it’s time to revisit that critical topic: spring grazing. Transitioning a horse from hay to pasture must be handled with care; this point is non-negotiable. For every horse, a gradual change from hay to … Read More
“It was an honor and privilege to be the featured speaker at New Options Equine Rescue’s first big fund raiser” Missy Wryn says. “Out of the many stories of rescue horses I’ve had in training over the years I couldn’t deny the most egregious story of my very own rescue … Read More
Enter now at Millcreek “Spring Fling” Sweepstakes until April 10, 2016 to win a Millcreek 27+ Standard compact manure spreader valued at $2795. HONEY BROOK, PA – March 17, 2016: Ready to ditch the wheelbarrow and really move manure this spring? Enter to WIN a Millcreek 27+ Standard Manure Spreader … Read More
Parker, Colorado – The Western Dressage Association® of America is pleased to announce many 2016 World Championship show details have been finalized. The show will be held September 29 – October 2 at the Lazy E Arena in Guthrie, Oklahoma. The 2016 slate of judges includes Doreen Horsey, Heinrich Jeibmann, … Read More
(Washington, DC)- The Walking Horse Owners’ Association is the latest organization to endorse the American Horse Council’s (AHC) Welfare Code of Practice. The AHC Welfare Code of Practice is a broad set of principles designed to establish good welfare procedures for organizations to follow to “Put the Horse First.” The … Read More
