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September To-Do List: Set Up Good Lighting! – It’s Time to Prepare for the Dark Winter

September 8, 2021September 1, 2021 by Alayne Blickle

Paddock lighting is a definite must-have for those with outdoor confinement areas and 9 to 5 jobs. Photos by Alayne Blickle

Even though summer is just barely in the rearview mirror, fall is the time of the year for winterizing horse properties. Chore efficiency is always my mantra, and this is especially true when prepping for the cold, rainy, snowy, windy, and dark months ahead. Setting things up so the barn …

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Four Keys to a Successful Clinic Experience – How to Get the Most Out of a Group Learning Environment

September 1, 2021September 1, 2021 by Allison Trimble

Photo courtesy of Allison Trimble Paparoa

Early in my career, hungry for knowledge, I attended many clinics both as a participant and an auditor. Some of my favorites were with Bob Avila and Todd Bergen and I owe a lot of my success to those very experiences. Over my professional career I also gave many clinics, …

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(Mis)adventure in the Bob Marshall Wilderness – Accidents Happen but Being Prepared Pays Off

September 1, 2021September 1, 2021 by NWHS-Help

Two paramedics, a pilot, and a friend attend to Robert after his accident. Photos by Robert Eversole

Outside an emergency room entrance, an unfamiliar town stretches ahead. I’m unsteady and wobbly on new crutches and wearing a hospital issued suit of sweatpants, a t-shirt, and a single anti-slip sock. A flimsy plastic bag held all my belongings, a vial of narcotics, and $150 in cash. No wallet, …

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How to Prepare for a Portrait Session with Your Horse – Get the Most from Your Time with a Top Photographer

September 1, 2021September 1, 2021 by Northwest Horse Source

Amber Curran of Curran Ranch and Kate. Photos by Kat's Eye on Design Photography

Getting quality portraits of you and your horse can show the bond you share and leave you with keepsake images. But as your portrait session approaches, how do you know you’re ready? Here are a few tips to lead you to a more successful session with your equine partner and …

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Georgia Wiersma is Gaining Confidence – Hoping for Las Vegas EMO Championship Shows

September 1, 2021August 31, 2021 by Brandi Coplen

Photo by Elizabeth Knight Photography

The Northwest Horse Source is celebrating youth in action. This column features young equine enthusiasts from all over the Northwest who inspire, uplift, or just have fun with horses. The future of the horse industry depends on youth participation. We look forward to sharing their stories and adventures! If you’re …

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Max Young Teaches Horses Trust – Trainer and Breeder Specializes in All-around Tennessee Walking Horses

September 1, 2021August 29, 2021 by Northwest Horse Source

Young’s Ranch was founded in 2006 after they got their first Tennessee Walking Horse. After their children successfully showed their horses, Young’s Ranch transitioned from the show ring to focus on all-around riding mounts. For the last 10+ years, they’ve been buying and breeding top quality all-around gaited trail horses. …

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CHA Region One Conference March 3-6, 2022 – Conference Brings Outstanding Instructors, Educational Opportunities, and Fellowship

September 1, 2021August 27, 2021 by Northwest Horse Source

Photos from Phil Peterson

Article by Phil Peterson – Region 1 Director Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA) promotes excellence in safety and education by certifying riding instructors, accrediting equine facilities, producing educational conferences, and publishing educational resources. For more information, visit CHA’s new website, www.CHA.Horse. Region One covers the great Northwest, including Alaska, Alberta, British …

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A Place to Share – Clubs and Cooperatives Bring Opportunity to Ride to Many

September 1, 2021August 25, 2021 by Kim Roe

The indoor arena at Fox Valley Saddle Association. Photo by Kim Roe

Over the Fourth of July weekend I had the opportunity to judge a Working Equitation show in Illinois. The event was held at a riding club, the Fox Valley Saddle Association which was established in the 1940s. Near Chicago, the club sits in an agricultural area complete with acres of …

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Dream Barns – Believe it Can Happen!

September 1, 2021August 23, 2021 by Karen Pickering

Photo from Castlebrook Barns

How do you feel about your barn? Are there things that could be more efficient? Are there conveniences you’d love to have but can’t afford? Or maybe you just haven’t gotten around to doing the necessary work. I have always wanted a barn with an aisle way. We recently left …

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Book Review – Pilates for Horses A Mind-body Conditioning Program for Strength, Mobility, and Performance

August 19, 2021 by Northwest Horse Source

This highly illustrated how-to manual provides a clear guide to new ways of thinking about preventing injury in the horse, and when injuries do happen, to help the horse’s body recover in a mindful and safe way. As a Pilates teacher for humans, horsewoman and eventer Laura Reiman has seen …

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