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How to Select a Round Pen

August 5, 2020September 1, 2014 by Alayne Blickle

Important Considerations when Purchasing this Essential Piece of Equipment by Alayne Blickle People often ask me what I think is the most important tool or piece of equipment on our property. They are probably expecting a response like a certain bit, bridle or maybe a tractor. I am quick …

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The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

August 5, 2020September 1, 2014 by Kim Roe

Realities of Life as a Horse Trainer by Kim Roe I got my first horse training job when I was 12 years old. A neighbor had purchased a pony for his children and it kept bucking the kids off, so he gave me $25.00 to ride the pony for …

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Principles of Ground Work

August 5, 2020September 1, 2014 by Allison Trimble

Part 1: Philosophy by Allison Trimble I have been known to cringe at the term “ground work.” The literal meaning is not the issue, but it’s evolution over time which approaches ground work as a drill or a maneuver rather than what it is: horsemanship. Ground work is possibly …

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Patience is a Virtue

August 5, 2020September 1, 2014 by Catherine Madera

On Becoming Virtuous by Catherine Madera I’ve heard it said that praying for patience is a bad idea. Why? God will immediately send you a situation that requires it. Most of us struggle with patience, but as horse people it is a virtue that is truly critical to attain. …

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Joni Harms Live: From Oregon to Ireland

August 5, 2020September 1, 2014 by Northwest Horse Source

New CD from Award-winning Country and Western Signer Joni Harms is no stranger to success. She has been a winner of multiple Academy of Western Artists Awards, including top honor for Entertainer of the Year in 2002. In 2003, Harms was named Female Vocalist of the Year and accepted …

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Beyond Basic Training

August 5, 2020September 1, 2014 by Robert Eversole

Five Skills to Master Before Heading Out on the Trail by Robert Eversole Trail riding can be a wonderful experience. It can also be horrible and we’ve all been there. In riding back country and front country areas across the US I’ve noted what differentiates the successful from the …

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For the Love of Shooting

February 26, 2018September 1, 2014 by Western Washington Mounted Shooters

Meet Cowboy Mounted Shooter Walker Dixon Walker Dixon started shooting only a year ago (last February) when his wife bought him a new shooters’ clinic for a Valentine’s Day present. A novice rider, he excelled quickly, learning to ride and shoot at the same time. His love for the …

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Destinations Northwest

August 5, 2020September 1, 2014 by Robert Eversole

Juniper Dunes by Robert Eversole Despite the common notion that Washington State is a place of cool mists, ferns and towering firs, the fact of the matter is that a majority of the state is desert. The Cascade Mountain Range casts a rain shadow effect over two thirds of …

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How to Introduce the New Horse

August 5, 2020September 1, 2014 by Northwest Horse Source

Four Important Bio-Security Practices for Stable Management by R. Paul Schwab, DVM I like to compare bringing a new horse into a stable to the new kid coming into a preschool or kindergarten class: At some point there is going to be some snotty noses. This is especially true …

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Ranch Sorting: The New Sport to Try

August 5, 2020September 1, 2014 by Catherine Madera

Introducing a Fast Growing Equine Activity by Roger Braa and Catherine Madera The popularity of equine sports can rise or fall according to various factors. Geography, economic realities and demographics all influence which activities are hot and which ones are not. Budget-friendly events that all horse owners can enjoy, regardless …

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