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Northwest News: Teens and Oregon Mustangs Poker Ride

Support Oregon Youth and Yearlings Program through Fundraiser by Heather Barnhart     Twenty-two Oregon teens from around the state were selected to participate in this year’s Teens and Oregon Mustangs Youth and Yearling Program. They will have 98 days to gentle their wild mustang before the competition on August 24th, … Read More

Stranded and Helpless on Stevens Pass

A very expensive lesson in proper braking by Karen Pickering (June 22, 2013) – It was an absolutely splendid weekend—riding horseback around Lake Wenatchee with friends made for a relaxing, fun time. Our base was Stonewater Ranch, a faith-based horse camp for kids learning to find their way in the … Read More

Be Prepared for Your Next Horse Camping Trip

Some helpful tips to make your trip more enjoyable (Originally published June 2013) by Karen Pickering It’s time to get out and enjoy the great northwest so we’ve put together some helpful tips in preparation for your camping or horse show weekend. I just returned from a weekend of horse … Read More

Bits and Bridles

How Your Horse’s Headgear Influences Movement and Behavior by Dennis Reis and Corinne Burt     Walk into any tack shop or open any tack catalog and you’re likely to be overwhelmed with the arsenal of available bits and bridles. Most specialty bits that are marketed to solve behavior issues … Read More

Endurance Riding

A Gentle Introduction to an Extreme Sport by Aarene Storms     One horse, one rider, one very long trail: this is the essence of the sport of endurance riding. The riders might be awake as early as 4 am and in the saddle by 5, ready to face 25, 50, … Read More

Breathe Life into Your Riding

Pt. 4: Breathe into Your Transitions by Jenny Rolfe   This month we’re going to cover breathing as an aid to better transitions. As described in my last article, take a few moments to check your posture from ‘top-to-toe.’ Focus on your core breathing and feel the building of stability … Read More

The Wild Adventure of Sensational Flirt

Or, How to Keep Your Wild Horse Safely at Home by Tracey Westbury   My husband and I made the drive in late September to Southeastern Oregon.Our primary goal? To visit a couple of HMAs and get photos of wild horses. Naturally, we would also stop at the wild horse corrals … Read More

Mustang Heritage Foundation Announces New TIP Trainer

Meet Northwest Washington Trainer Cheryle McConnaughey by Catherine Madera   Cheryle McConnaughey of Bellingham, WA is a northwest trainer newly approved through the Mustang Heritage Foundation’s Trainer Incentive Program (TIP). She shares what is a passion for many horse lovers: helping America’s Mustangs find adoptive homes. An estimated 30,000 mustangs … Read More

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