November 2018 Cover Story: The Bony Pony – 27 Years Offering Service to Horse People Feature Story: One True Thing – by Catherine Madera Willfully Guided: What’s a Broke Horse? Trail Savvy: Riding and Camping in Oregon’s Volcano Country Artist Emily Vander Haak Reveals the Heart of an Animal Shop … Read More
Riders win big at the 11th Annual High Roller Reining Classic, Las Vegas, Nevada. Provided by BMG Events The High Roller Reining Classic (HRRC) wrapped up the last of Brumley Management Group’s premier West Coast reining events for the season. One reporter wrote, “There is something for everyone … Read More
Quality is What Counts By Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D. The quantity of protein in the diet is important but even more so is its quality. To achieve quality, we need to include additional protein sources to a forage-based diet. It all has to do with the way the body digests and utilizes protein. Hay provides … Read More
WSHP Relies on Donations and Sponsorships By Park Staff Fall is here, and the Washington State Horse Park is wrapping up the 2018 season. It’s been a busy and exciting year for the park with many repeat English and Western events, as well as our first-time hosting Cowboy Dressage, … Read More
Youth Learn and Grow with Stonewater Mustangs By Dorothea Bartholomew Try. Kindness. Teamwork. Respect. These simple words, written by 7th and 8th grade girls, represent the deepest needs of their hearts and the human desires we all share. The eight Stonewater Ranch “Wild Hearts” program members who penned these … Read More
Oregon Apartment Barn By Dustin Gruetter, DC Structures A classic post-and-beam apartment barn is a model of efficiency, making good use of one building for two purposes. This custom apartment barn in Cornelius, Oregon is a perfect example of a structure that is both a highly functional equestrian facility … Read More
Lessons Learned from Decades Publishing the NW Horse Source By Karen Pickering As I sit at my desk on a quiet Tuesday evening, I think of all the things I’m grateful for. I’ve had a lifetime of experiences, met some incredible people, and truly lived a life that many … Read More
How to Figure Out What You Want By Laura Schonberg It’s incredibly easy to be distracted from what we really want with our horses. I’ve spoken to dozens of riders about their equine journey and spent time with trainers across a wide array of disciplines. Those riders that get … Read More
From Esophagus to Stomach By Eleanor Blazer Through the lips, over the gums, look out stomach––here it comes! Once the horse has sorted, chewed and softened feed with saliva, he swallows. The slurry travels down the esophagus and into the stomach. The esophagus, a muscular tube about 50 inches … Read More
Monumental Effort in the Wenatchee National Forest By Doc Wesselius Back Country Horsemen of Washington (BCHW) volunteers not only think they are able but know they can contribute their talent and labor to ensure that public lands remain open for recreational stock use. The Black Pine Horse Camp in … Read More
