Scholarships to Be Awarded Beginning in 2016! The Washington, Oregon and Alaska American Quarter Horse Association state affiliates are proud to announce that after just one year they have met their fund-raising goal of $100,000. They will begin awarding $5,000 in scholarships annually through the Region One Scholarship Program starting … Read More
Learning from ABHA Member Brock Loveland by Brock Loveland It’s helpful to develop a checklist for buying/selling and also as a way to stay on track when working with horses. A checklist can keep you more objective and focused, helping you see things as they really are. My own list … Read More
Times of Change and Moments to Treasure Every day as I walk out to feed my horse I’m thankful for living in such a super generous community. My horses help me appreciate the simple things in life. Just smelling them every day keeps me grounded. Life looks so different right … Read More
How it All Can Change in a Moment December 11th was a busy day. My husband and I were finishing up the January issue and looking forward to the Christmas season. Then, in a moment, everything changed. Mark had not been feeling well and went to lie down. I kept … Read More
On December 11, Mark and Karen Pickerings’ lives changed forever when Mark experienced a devastating stroke. Karen has lived her dream for the past 20 years, using her skill and talent to build a community through the Northwest Horse Source Magazine. From event and charity promotion, to celebrating regional personalities, … Read More
Don’t let the cold or wet winter weather stop you and your horse from getting out. The right gear can give you the comfort to ride and stay out longer than ever before. Lap robes are a blanket (of sorts) for the rider to wear over their lap and legs … Read More
Gypsy Vanner Horses in the Northwest! by Catherine Madera Few people can say they have planned their own funeral. Then again, Kate Shadow of Deming, Washington is no ordinary person. In 2003, the owner of Kalypso Bay Farm was given a 30% chance of surviving stage 4 melanoma cancer and … Read More
A Grateful Heart and Mark’s Process of Healing I want to thank everyone who has helped us during this difficult time—with prayer, meals, animal care, financially and with your encouraging words of support. The response to our needs has been overwhelming and more than I could have imagined. Thank you…. … Read More
Keeping the Dream Alive The holidays were very different for me this year. My husband of 32 years had a stroke on December 11th. It has forever changed our lives. We never know how life can change in an instant. What I’ve learned through this is to take life one … Read More
The Northwest Horse Fair and Expo 2015 gallops into Albany, OR March 20-22 at Albany’s Linn County Fair and Expo Center. One low ticket price provides attendees with entrance and access to all events including clinics, entertainment, presentations, workshops, trade show shopping and a chance to see horses up and … Read More
