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
“Ladies and Guns” Event Welcomes the 2015 Show Season Ladies day out at the Tulalip Cabelas! Several of the ladies from Western Washington Mounted Shooters, hosted an information table at the Tulalip Cabelas to promote “Women and Guns.” The women brought guns, holsters and certified blank ammunition, all designed specifically … Read More
Horse trainer Missy Wryn recently released her long awaited Starting Under Saddle 4-disc DVD set, just in time to plan for spring training. From the ground to the trail, Missy demonstrates the process of starting a horse under saddle using a gelding and a mare. The contrast in behavior between … Read More
Building on its trusted line of Absorbine® skin and coat care products, W.F. Young, Inc. introduces Fungasol®, a skin solution system to help treat fungal and bacterial conditions on horses. The shampoo, spray, and ointment contain therapeutic ingredients plus the addition of revolutionary Biopolysan® booster, proven to boost the effectiveness … Read More
What Equestrians Most Want to Change by Elaine Heney “Only the rider who is free from any contraction will have a horse equally free from contraction. A team such as this is the ideal.” – Nuno Oliveira Modern life can be a challenge. We all deal with stress on a … Read More
