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National Conference: Of Horse, Human and Nature, September 9-11, 2021 in Dillon, Montana

July 8, 2021July 5, 2021 by Northwest Horse Source

The Montana Center for Horsemanship, in partnership with University of Montana, Western, is hosting the first national Natural Horsemanship Conference, Of Horse, Human, and Nature, focused on natural horsemanship education in the 21st century September 9–11 in Dillon, Montana. This conference will bring to Montana leading names, speakers, presenters, and experts …

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The Wild Beauty Foundation – Filmmakers Use Passion to Protect Wild Horses

August 5, 2021July 1, 2021 by Northwest Horse Source

Ghost with Black Beauty star and WBF Ambassador Mackenzie Foy (left) and filmmaker and WBF Founder and President Ashley Avis (right).

Article by Wild Beauty Foundation Staff In 2018, Los Angeles based writer and director Ashley Avis was tasked with creating the modern-day reimagining of Black Beauty for the silver screen. The film, which would later be acquired by Disney, would change the course of her life forever. An equestrian since …

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Biosecurity in Horse Barns – An Ounce of Prevention

August 5, 2021July 1, 2021 by Shia Gottwald

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In today’s world, biosecurity measures have become increasingly common in our day-to-day lives. Still, veterinarians frequently see outbreaks of infectious diseases in horse stables across the United States. These outbreaks can have detrimental effects on horse health, trigger long lasting movement restrictions, and cause deep financial hardships for owners and …

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Why Should I Learn to Read a Map? 6 Reasons this Skill is Important for Trail Riders

August 5, 2021July 1, 2021 by Robert Eversole

Photo by Robert Eversole

From cave paintings to ancient manuscripts to all the 21st century options, people have created and used maps as essential tools to explain and navigate their way through the world. With their longitudes, latitudes, and myriad lines crisscrossing miles of ground encompassing mountains, valleys, and more, maps have guided the …

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Going Bitless in the Show Ring – Moving Past Fear with a Quirky Gypsy Mare

July 1, 2021 by Northwest Horse Source

Photo by Jill South

Article by Jerica Pender “I never planned on going bitless. In fact, the idea scared me initially,” shares Kristina Lotz. In 2007 she was bucked off a horse she was trying out and the fall broke her pelvis in three places. In addition to the physical trauma, the mental trauma …

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Move those Hips! How to Train the Turn-on-the-Forehand

July 1, 2021 by Kim Roe

The turn-on-the-forehand mobilizes the hips, supples the muscles of the horse’s back, hind legs, and haunches, and teaches the horse to yield to the inside leg. Photo by Kim Roe

One of the most basic lateral movements, the turn-on-the-forehand, maneuvers the horse’s hips around his forehand. This exercise teaches the horse to move away from the pressure of the rider’s leg, aids in control, and makes the horse more agile and supple. The mobilization of the hips and the consequential …

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Porter Toepper Started Young – Junior Rider has a Passion for Jumping

June 30, 2021 by Brandi Coplen

The Northwest Horse Source is celebrating youth in action. Our newest column will feature and celebrate 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! …

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CHA Region One Awards – Lisa Tremain Earns Instructor of the Year

June 30, 2021 by Northwest Horse Source

Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA) promotes excellence in safety and education by certifying riding instructors, accrediting equine facilities, producing educational conferences, and publishing educational resources, go to www.CHA.Horse for more information. Each year we recognize an instructor and a school horse who have been nominated by the staff and students that …

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Outbreak Alert – June 28, 2021: West Nile Virus in Fresno County, CA

April 18, 2024June 28, 2021 by Equine Disease Communication Center

Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1; Facility Type: Private Facility; Age: 4; Gender: Mare; Breed: Quarter Horse (QH); Onset of Clinical Signs: 6/18/2021; Clinical Signs: Afebrile, Ataxia, lethargy, proprioceptive deficits in hind end; Confirmation Date: 6/28/2021; Horse Status: Affected And Alive; Vaccination Status: Unvaccinated; Notes: For …

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Let Your Horse Decide – Stay Flexible About Tack Preferences

June 26, 2021 by Kim Roe

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Sometimes I think it would be helpful if horses could speak to us clearly, using words, about their preferences in the tack we use on them. If they would just let us know clearly what they like, and why, we could save ourselves a lot of time and money. It’s …

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