It’s a Lifelong Trip horse·man, noun, 14th century 1. a rider or driver of horses; especially: one whose skill is exceptional2. A person skilled in caring for or managing horses Merriam Webster Dictionary A long time ago I was at a dressage show sitting on my tack trunk in front of … Read More
The Beloved Books, Faithful Fans, and Hidden Private Life of Marguerite Henry By Lettie Teague Marguerite Henry’s name has inspired immediate recognition and pronouncements of admiration over the decades. As an author she was prolific with 59 books published, millions of copies sold, and nearly 80 years of her life … Read More
Keep Your (Human) Head in Tense Moments I don’t usually fall off my horse, Vali, but when I do, I do it big. I have a good seat and can generally ride what Vali gives me, and he is finally well-mannered at his mature age of 13. I remember one … Read More
First Ever International Level Vaulting Event Held at Silver Tail Farm On May 9–12, 2024, Silver Tail Farm in Creswell, Oregon wrapped up a two-day equestrian gymnastics competition which drew vaulting clubs from all over North America for its first appearance in Oregon. The Mozart Memorial Vaulting Classic is a … Read More
Certain Colors in a Horse’s Environment Can Affect Behavior By Michael Hipp and Victoria Doulgerakis How horses see color has been a much-studied topic in recent years. Not only does it matter what colors horses see, it matters how they see them. How Horses See Color The retina is the … Read More
Simple Ways to Make a Difference When it comes to climate change, many feel that things are beyond our control—that we are living on a planet rocketing towards a brave new world of environmental change. While this is true in part, there still are several simple practices we horse owners … Read More
Ideas to Foster Growth, Resilience, and Effectiveness While doing clinics at Equifest in Kansas, I paused to check out the weekly Ty Evans newsletter. I’m glad I did. Ty posted a list of six principles of a high-performance mindset, gleaned from Justin Su’a, a mental performance coach for elite athletes. … Read More
Massie Equine Veterinary Clinic and The Equine Healing Center Unveil State-of-the-Art Facility in Oregon Imagine one place where all your horse’s health and wellness needs are met, where farriers, bodyworkers, and holistic medicine practitioners collaborate and work hand-in-hand with your veterinarian and assist each other easily and readily, and where … Read More
With exercise, the body temperature rises. This heat must be dissipated, or the horse will literally “cook”! The body cools itself through the evaporation of sweat, so sweating is especially important for the exercising horse. The sweat contains water and electrolytes, or salts. The main electrolytes are sodium, chloride, potassium, calcium, … Read More
Explore the complete digital edition of the July 2024 Issue of The Northwest Horse Source. Northwest Horse SourceThe Northwest Horse Source is an independently owned and operated print and online magazine for horse owners and enthusiasts of all breeds and disciplines in the Pacific Northwest. Our contemporary editorial columns are predominantly written … Read More
