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Preparing for Hay Season

May 11, 2018March 1, 2014 by Northwest Horse Source

Start Now and Spring into a Great Harvest by Laurie Cerny In most parts of the country, winter was long and harsh. This resulted in horse owners going through their stored hay more rapidly, which makes this year’s first cutting even more important. Though still officially winter, spring will …

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WWMS Spring News and Events – Gear up for Fun and Learning in 2014!

May 10, 2018March 1, 2014 by Northwest Horse Source

Spring is here and the local shooters are gearing up for a fantastic and very busy 2014! The Cowboy Mounted Shooting Association (CMSA) has a competition level for every shooter. Some shooters are happy competing at a walk and a trot, while others are feeling the need for speed. Never …

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On Riding Alone – It Takes a Community to Raise a Horseman

August 5, 2020March 1, 2014 by Catherine Madera

by Catherine Madera I like to ride alone. It’s not that I don’t enjoy company—a buddy always adds to the fun—but my nature often craves solitude. In the gorgeous Pacific Northwest finding peace is easy on mountain trails as I share quiet communion with my horse, Eli. However, as …

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Clucks and Kisses – How to Effectively Use Verbal Cues with Your Horse

August 5, 2020March 1, 2014 by Allison Trimble

by Allison Trimble Verbal cues are common in horse training and usually stem from the rider’s desire to guide the horse with the softest of commands. In performance horse training, highly athletic maneuvers should be performed with precision and grace. This is not something that can be achieved by …

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The Equestrian Life

August 5, 2020March 1, 2014 by Karen Pickering

Learn, Ride and Have Fun! by Karen Pickering Recently, I took a Roger Braa micro clinic at the Northwest Washington Fairgrounds. It was an evening of fun, learning and insight into the sport of ranch sorting. This is just one of the many things I’m blessed to enjoy in …

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Get Excited About the Region One Scholarship Program!

May 10, 2018March 1, 2014 by Northwest Horse Source

Youth to Benefit From Early Scholarship Pay-outs in the Northwest The Washington, Oregon and Alaska American Quarter Horse Association state affiliates are diving into fund raising for the Region One Scholarship Program, designed to benefit youth residing in these states and provinces (Washington, Oregon, Alaska, Idaho and British Columbia). The …

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Reintroducing Your Horse to Spring Pasture

August 5, 2020March 1, 2014 by Gina Fresquez

Three Tips for a Healthy Transition Gina Fresquez, MS, CHHC Spring is in the air and though it is still early, as we get further into the season many horse owners will be chomping at the bit to get their horses out to pasture again. Not only does this …

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Farm Renovation on a Budget – Recycle, Repurpose, Reuse

August 5, 2020March 1, 2014 by Michelle Binder

by Michelle Binder-Zolezzi As farms and ranches age, everyday use takes a toll on all parts of the facilities that contain and help us care for livestock. Eventually, fences sag, gates get crooked, posts loosen, wire rusts and siding gets dented. Over time a once beautiful farm becomes a …

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Best Friend of Man and Horse?

August 5, 2020March 1, 2014 by Robert Eversole

Preparing Your Dog to Be a Valued Riding Partner by Robert Eversole Roy Rogers had Bullet, Big Jake had Dog… I have Abby. Not only are dogs faithful companions to movie cowboys and me, they’re also favorite pals for many other equestrians. With 70 million dogs in America, chances …

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The Balanced Horseman

August 5, 2020March 1, 2014 by Alice Trindle

Part 2 Observing Balance from the Ground For almost all horsemanship disciplines, the master will coach us on achieving a ‘feel’ with our horse in order to accomplish specific maneuvers. Legends like Nuno Oliveira and the Dorrance brothers, tried to describe for us that elusive state in which we …

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