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 … Read More
Name? Ty Friedrich Farm or Ranch Name? Broke-N-Rode Ranch (BNRR) Where are you located? Livingston, Montana What aspect of the horse business are you involved with? We specialize in Western riding, equitation, performance; also, basic reining, cutting and cowhorse as well as trail and obstacle work. We … Read More
Decades ago, before the advancement in veterinary care we now enjoy, horses over the age of 20 were considered very old and rarely ridden. They were “put out to pasture” and unfortunately often forgotten about. These days though, many horses in their 20s (and beyond) still live useful and productive … Read More
2021 was a year of incredible change for me and my husband Mark. It was both exciting and scary to leave our home of 35 years and move 1500 miles across the country to a completely different climate and culture. Making new friends and building relationships feels like completely starting … Read More
Cavallo Horse & Rider’s Trek Hoof Boots top the gift-giving list for all horses this season. Whether shod or barefoot, the boots provide the traction and support to help all feel comfortable and refreshed after trailer rides or while performing on the trail or in the arena. Cavallo is the source for … Read More
Experienced and aspiring trail riders and horse campers will enjoy and benefit from reading The ABCs of Trail Riding and Horse Camping. This book goes beyond the scope of traditional horse-riding texts, revealing hundreds of field-tested tips to improve your next outdoor adventure. With clear descriptions organized alphabetically for quick … Read More
Sable Island is home to one of the last herds of completely wild horses and nothing else. This small strip of earth, often nestled in a blanket of fog 100 miles from land, is shrouded in mystery and intrigue as man has failed to conquer the island despite numerous attempts. … Read More
This year the theme of our annual Northwest Horse Source Senior Horse Essay Contest was “How My Senior Horse Makes a Difference.” We had some very strong entries that showed us the value of a number of senior horses in our midst. Surprisingly, we didn’t have any youth entries, so … Read More
Our previous article focused on teaching your horse to “try to try” rather than “try to quit”. In this article we will take a focused look on using this idea to train trailer loading. We’ve all had (or known someone who had) a horse that couldn’t be loaded into a … Read More
Article by Jackie Bellamy-Zions for Equine Guelph Trusty steed Sparky is ready to retire, but what exactly does that mean? Certainly, there are management changes when it comes to the senior horse. While there may be savings in some areas, there are still serious commitments of both time and finances … Read More
