Thank you for supporting the businesses that support NWHS!

Cover Story: EquiAgent and the Equestrian Real Estate Academy

EquiAgent
Photo by Beth Piper Photography

New Course and Designation Creates Opportunity for Real Estate Professionals Equestrians belong to a unique club. We have more in common with one another than not. Our shared love of the horse and our passion for riding, training, and competing brings us together and bonds us. Horse people know what’s … Read More

New & Noteworthy: Book of Barn Hacks Makes Life Easier Around the Barn

Book of Barn Hacks
Image Courtesy Riders of a Certain Age™

Riders of a Certain Age™ is excited to announce the release of The Riders of a Certain Age Book of Barn Hacks. This 120-page, digest-sized book is filled with over 1000 ideas to make life easier around the barn and better for your horses. It focuses on practical techniques for … Read More

Media Barn: New in Books – The Dutchess of Chadwick

The Dutchess of Chadwick
Cover Artwork: From original oil on canvas painting “Waves Apart” by artist Nikki Alvin-Smith

Grand Prix Dressage Competitor Writes Novel Professional writer and Grand Prix dressage competitor Nikki Alvin-Smith is pleased to share news of her latest creative work, The Dutchess of Chadwick. “This is a new avenue for me—a tree-lined one replete with parasols, paramours and passion set in the Gilded Age, with … Read More

Resilience & Self-Regulation: 1-Day Mindfulness With Horses Workshop – September 13th, 2025 – Bellingham, WA

As women over 40, you often face relentless stress and burnout for simply being a master of “all the things”. It can leave you feeling depleted, and that’s why we created this program. This summer, we invite you to join us for a one-day, equine‑assisted mindfulness-based stress management program. This … Read More

Fire Mountain Trail 5 Generation Sportsman ONLINE Auction #1 (of 3) – April 23rd-29th, 2025 – Sedro Woolley, WA

We have been here at this location accumulating STUFF for over 35 years, AND we have 5 generations of GREAT STUFF that we are dealing with! A friend suggested that we have an “on-line” sale – So here we go ! See event info here: https://horsesource.org/event/fire-mountain-trail-5-generation-sportsman-online-auction-1-of-3 PressNews from the horse … Read More

Hearts, Horses & Handguns: All Inclusive Mother/Daughter Retreat Building Confidence Together – May 2-4, 2025 – Pateros, WA

All-Inclusive Mother-Daughter Retreat | May 2–4 | 35% Off You asked, and we listened. We’ve adjusted the schedule to better fit busy lives—now Friday afternoon to Sunday—so teens don’t miss school, and you don’t miss out. With a shorter format comes a reduced rate, but all the heart, connection, and … Read More

Cover Story: Heather Gastelum is Passionate About Empowering Women 

empowering women
Photo by Ali Briggs Photography

Cowgirl Capable Retreats Blend Horsemanship with Firearms Training Heather Gastelum loves helping women and girls become confident and capable. These are qualities that were passed down to her by both her grandmothers. Heather was raised to be strong, use her voice, and think for herself. She was taught to solve … Read More

generac-home-standby-generator-banners