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Life without Stirrups – A Witty Memoir About One Person’s Gallop Through Life

August 5, 2020June 1, 2015 by Northwest Horse Source

by Dagny Mofid Author Dagny Mofid’s obsession with horses began at a young age (when she could bounce back from injury). In the beginning, she spent more time being catapulted through the air than actually sitting in the saddle. After a childhood tragedy, however, she was left hanging by a …

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The Sport of Working Equitation – Part 2

August 5, 2020June 1, 2015 by Kim Roe

The Dressage Phase by Kim Roe As a dressage trainer and rider, I became interested in the discipline of working equitation because it includes a dressage phase. I appreciate the harmony between horse and rider that is developed in dressage, and the way that good dressage work can transform almost …

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Riding Fear Free – Does Your Tack Inspire Confidence?

August 5, 2020June 1, 2015 by Laura Daley

When dealing with fear one of the first things to address is safe, reliable tack and equipment. It is true you can use just about anything to work with a horse, but if you are working with frayed, cracked or ill-fitting tack and equipment you will not feel confident in …

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Over 40 and Horse Crazy – Safely Navigating Gates

August 5, 2020June 1, 2015 by Laura Schonberg

by Laura Schonberg With a new mare that adores our geldings and hates being separated, we’ve been working on ground manners. After gaining more respectful behavior, we began to practice safely moving through gates. Poema’s inclination was to impulsively rush through, paying no mind to the human beside her. This …

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For the Love of Cowboy Boots

August 5, 2020June 1, 2015 by Allison Trimble

How to Choose the Best Boots for Your Lifestyle In honor of this month’s theme of tack and equipment, I wanted to write about a certain cowgirl obsession: boots. I am a partner in a retail store that specializes in all types of cowboy boots. Combining that with years of …

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What the Hay?

June 30, 2020June 1, 2015 by Northwest Horse Source

Why You Need a Hay Analysis by Shelley Nyuli, SciencePure Nutraceuticals Properly cured hay is unquestionably valuable if pasture is not available. But most of us assess hay quality by looking for a light green color and a sweet fresh smell. If it fits these criteria, and the hay is …

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Building and Mastering a Rock Obstacle

August 5, 2020June 1, 2015 by Mark Bolender

Create Your Own Challenge and Learn Easy Tips for Mastery With a little know-how, a rock obstacle is easy to construct and easy to master. I love this obstacle because it teaches a horse to slow down and think. It will teach the horse to carefully pick up and place …

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Understanding Body Composition – Three Common Health Traps and How to Avoid Them

August 5, 2020June 1, 2015 by Emily Beasley

It’s that time of year when equestrians everywhere rejoice as spring showers are replaced with the long, lazy days of summer. Many will be taking off vacations and others will spend more time working on the farm. Regardless of your summer destination, body composition is one component of fitness that …

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Special Moments – Reliving Precious Memories of My Dad

August 5, 2020June 1, 2015 by Karen Pickering

With Father’s day approaching I often reminisce about the good times spent with my Dad. He grew up on a farm in Alberta in a little town called Clive. They used horses for all their farm work (imagine having horses that actually work for a living!). I was always a …

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