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Helmet Use Reduces Likelihood of Severe Injury I respect that everyone has their own comfort level and makes their own choices. In many ways, safety is like climbing a ladder—we all choose the rung we’re most comfortable with. For some, that might mean wearing a helmet every time they ride. … Read More
Users Review Muck Boots Offerings for Men The Outscape Max Ankle Boots Muck Boots’ Outscape Max Ankle Boot is a high-performance, all-terrain boot inspired by Muck Boots’ ever-popular Outscape and Apex collections. 100% waterproof construction with a 10” collar opening for easy on and off coupled with a Muckskin upper … Read More
Response in Spite of Trouble Last month we discussed one of the most common questions I hear, which concerns what to do when a horse spooks or how to build confidence in a nervous horse. These are broad questions and can involve situations with a wide range of possible factors, … Read More
Change is the One Sure Thing I’ve enjoyed 30 years publishing the Northwest Horse Source. It’s been a dream career, and I’m truly blessed to work in an industry I love. While it’s never been lucrative financially, it’s been rich in experience, friendships, travel, and more. From horse shows to … Read More
Skills, Tests, Obstacles, and 26 Engaging In-Hand Courses by Waltraud Böhmke More and more horse owners hope to engage their horses’ minds as much as their bodies during the time they spend together, both under saddle and on the ground. The happy news is that the training activities we have … Read More
Treasured Tools of the Trade On my farm I rely on mechanical and electronic equipment every day to keep the place running. My tractor, arena drag, coffee pot, wheelbarrow and manure fork, and the computer I’m typing on will all eventually wear out and break. Honestly, though, I have little … Read More
In 2002 I was 24 years old with cow horse stars in my eyes. I’d shown futurity horses for two years and was hungry to learn more, so I made plans to visit my friend Kim Peede who had taken up with California reined cow horse competitor Shawn Renshaw. I … Read More
Explore the complete digital edition of the February 2025 The Northwest Horse Source Northwest Horse SourceThe Northwest Horse Source is an independently owned and operated print and online magazine for horse owners and enthusiasts of all breeds and disciplines in the Pacific Northwest. Our contemporary editorial columns are predominantly written by experts in … Read More
