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Sky River Equestrian Center Spring Fling and Derby

May 8, 2018April 1, 2014 by Northwest Horse Source

Enjoy Feature Classes and NRHA Non Pro Derby April 11-12 Washington Reining Horse Association (WRHA) kicks off the show season April 11 with the Sky River Equestrian Center Spring Fling and Derby at the Appleatchee Riding Club in Wenatchee. Come watch the feature classes, NRHA Non Pro Derby Saturday …

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Riding Fear Free – Reviewing Simple Exercises to Master Fundamentals

May 21, 2018April 1, 2014 by Laura Daley

by Laura Daly Simple exercises including ground work, being led while riding, leading someone else on a horse, reviewing a lesson from the ground, riding in a round pen or small enclosure and wearing a helmet or other protective gear are often considered to be hallmarks of the green …

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Fencing – Three Tips to Train the Ultimate Sliding Stop

August 5, 2020April 1, 2014 by Allison Trimble

by Allison Trimble A square sliding stop is one of the most exciting maneuvers performed by reining and reined cow horses. There are a number of components that go into teaching a horse this maneuver that are combined with a horse’s natural ability. There are also many rules; points …

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Climate Change and Horse Keeping

August 5, 2020April 1, 2014 by Alayne Blickle

Sound Management for Uncertain Times by Alayne Blickle A little more than a year ago, I was invited to travel to Australia to be the keynote speaker at a conference on horses and land management. One of the other speakers at that event presented material that changed some of …

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Editor’s Postcard – The Power of Potential

August 5, 2020April 1, 2014 by Catherine Madera

What Is Your Horse Born to Do? by Catherine Madera Spring is here, bursting with freshness and raw potential. Okay, maybe it’s a little soggy yet in most of the Pacific Northwest, but sun is on the way and new growth is guaranteed. Spring is the season of hope …

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A Dental Dilemma

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

What You Need to Know About Non-Veterinary Equine Dentists by R. Paul Schwab, DVM Equine dentistry has evolved tremendously over the last 20 years. Gone are the days of blindly rasping sharp teeth smooth that you may, or may not, be able to reach. The tools that are produced …

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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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