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The Balanced Horseman Part One: Seeking Balance

Alice Trindle

Part One: Seeking Balance by Alice Trindle   First off, I am quite excited to be writing for the Northwest Horse Source once again. When I look back over the volume of articles and topics discussed in articles written for this publication over the past nearly 10 years, I am …

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Trail Savvy – Eating Well on the Trail

The ABCs of Campfires, Camp Stoves and Dutch Oven Cooking by Robert Eversole   An oft-quoted saying of Napoleon Bonaparte was that “An army marches on its stomach.” This bit of wisdom is also relevant to horse riders and campers. After all, a great camp dinner is a beautiful flourish …

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Man on a Horse

My Time with God in the Saddle   Review by Laurie Lewis: Catherine Madera baited my curiosity when she said that she found my family’s photo somewhere and could not wait for me to see it. Two days later I opened Man on a Horse, going to page 95, as …

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May 2014 Cover Story: Sunrise Valley Ranch

A Resting Place for Mind, Body and Spirit by Catherine Madera In the 1991 film City Slickers Billy Crystal and his two friends vacation at a working ranch in an attempt to unwind, adventure and discover that elusive “one thing.” This One Thing, the trail boss Curly assured them, would …

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Riding Well Grounded – More Exercises to Help Build a Smooth Side Pass

More Exercises to Help Build a Smooth Side Pass by Marilyn Pineda   As mentioned in last month’s training article, executing a nice side pass with your horse demonstrates several things: bending in the neck, yielding to subtle pressure, moving the front quarters, moving the hindquarters and moving one step …

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Prepping for Show Season

How to Get Your Horse Shiny, Slick and In Shape by Gina Fresquez, MS, CHHC   Now that the weather is getting warmer and we are starting to ride a lot more, you might be wondering about the best way to get your horse back into tip-top shape for the …

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Embracing Slow Horsemanship – Moving at a Pace that Values the Journey

by Catherine Madera   I remember the first time I heard the term “slow food.” Immediately I pondered how food could be slow and why I should take the pace of my food into consideration. When I looked the term up I found this is not a fad, it is …

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Riding Fear Free – What to Look for In an Instructor

What to Look for In an Instructor By Laura Daley   You’ve realized you need help with your fear—who should you ask? Seek advice and instruction from someone who is calm, relaxed and in control of their horse and themselves, especially during challenges and emergencies. Watch how they ride or …

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Jumping on the Trail

Begin on the Ground to Safely Jump from the Saddle by Mark Bolender   Recently, while riding near Mount St. Helens in WA State, the trail came up to a washout. In order to continue on without a lengthy back track, I needed to get my horse to jump up …

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The May Trophy Circuit is Almost Here!

Renew Your Club Membership to Collect Points for Upcoming Shows   The show season is here! Don’t forget to renew your membership so points will count at your first show. The May Trophy Circuit, which runs over Memorial Day weekend, is our first affiliate show. This show features the amateur …

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