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Rider Wellness: Don’t Do Stupid Things

October 20, 2024October 14, 2024 by Michelle Eames

Michelle on a trail ride with horses Oly and Capy, enjoying the view. Photo Credit: Carol Klar.

Setting Yourself Up for Success I didn’t really want to tell my friends about my last broken arm. It was a lot of drama and kind of embarrassing. My friends were shocked. Three broken arms in less than a year? What the heck were you doing? Other phrases were also …

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Rider Wellness: To Ride or Not to Ride (That Is the Hardest Question)

September 16, 2024 by Michelle Eames

While Michelle was healing, Vali was sent to “summer camp” at Olivia Farm, where he quickly received the nickname Uncle Vali for his help with training the younger Fjord Horses. Photo credit: Solveig Pedersen

What Would Make You Stop Riding? I used to bounce when I came off my horse, and I rarely came off. This year though, I’ve come off two times too many, and the second time I knew immediately my arm was badly broken. As I sat on the ground after …

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Rider Wellness: How to Dress for Success

August 26, 2024 by Michelle Eames

The author and her horse make a fashion splash at Lake Kachess. Photo by Carol Klar.

Find Useful Clothes that Match Your Personal Style I’ve always been a jeans and T-shirt girl, with maybe a turtleneck and a fleece to top my jeans when it’s cold. I don’t mind sitting in the dirt (except in tick season), and I generally only notice the dirt under my …

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Trail Savvy: Trail Maps and Why You Need Them

August 15, 2024August 15, 2024 by Robert Eversole

All images courtesy Robert Eversole

Tips for Understanding Topo Maps Taking the time to look at a map before leaving the barn can help you plan the ride ahead. Understanding the basic parts of a map will help you “stay found” and know what’s ahead and around as you navigate safely from trailhead to viewpoint …

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Rider Wellness: Don’t Act Like a Horse!

July 29, 2024July 19, 2024 by Michelle Eames

Photo Courtesy Michelle Eames

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 …

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Rider Wellness: Getting Back on the Horse

June 6, 2024 by Michelle Eames

Photo Credit: Carol Klar

You’ll Know When It’s the Right Time to Remount The old saying is that you should always “get back on the horse”. I did get back on my horse the day I fell off during a moment of chaos when riding with friends. I got back on because I had …

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Rider Wellness: Shoveling Manure Adds Up

May 18, 2024 by Michelle Eames

Photo Courtesy Michelle Eames

Horse Chores Burn Calories but You Still Need to Watch Your Diet I always think I’m not very fit and don’t exercise enough. I try to squeeze more exercise into my day, but I’m basically lazy. I like walking, at a slow casual speed (much like my Fjord horse), or …

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Boost Rider Well-being & Performance⁠ When it’s Too Cold to Ride

March 17, 2024 by Press

Image Courtesy Julie Goodnight

Julie Goodnight Talks with Equestrian Fitness & Wellness Coach, Ifa Simmonds SALIDA, Colorado, February 13, 2024⁠—Julie Goodnight invites equestrian fitness and wellness coach, Ifa Simmonds, to talk about fitness specific to riders, and the importance of the rider’s overall well-being and confidence⁠—regardless of level, discipline, or whether or not they …

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Editor’s Postcard: Seek Out Quality Instruction

February 13, 2024 by Kim Roe

Photo by Kim Roe

Successful Riders are Not Always Good Teachers Recently a video going around social media featured clips of a jumping lesson taught by an elite equestrian to a group of young riders. The trainer, a former world champion, repeatedly berated her students, yelled at them, and at one point said, “Either …

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Gain New Leads Through Our Membership Program

January 11, 2024January 10, 2024 by Karen Pickering

NWHS Member Benefit Program Offers Big Benefits for Program Sponsors! Targeting the right market is one of the biggest concerns for business owners. We’ve helped solve this problem with our Member Benefits Program. By offering a coupon discount on select products and services to our membership, you get access to …

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