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Trainer’s Corner: Foundation Principles

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Photo by Natalie Longwell

Understand and Use Body Language to Speak “Horse” Working with horses gains better results with better understanding. True horsemanship involves building trust, understanding, and studying the way horses think and behave. Horsemanship’s foundation requires comprehending many principles from the perspective of the horse. It’s not just another thing we do … Read More

Indoor Mountain Trail play day – June 14, 2025 – Olympia, WA

Indoor Mountain trail course, 13 obstacles built by Mark Bolander. Register for a time slot and come play on our course at your own pace. Space limited to ensure everyone has fun. See event info here: https://horsesource.org/event/indoor-mountain-trail-play-day PressNews from the horse industry. Sharing today’s information as it happens. The Northwest … Read More

Business Profile: Thompson Serenity Stables

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Meike Horrer Combines Classical Dressage and Hoof Rehabilitation What is the name and location of your business? Thompson Serenity Stables LLC is located in Ferndale, Washington. We specialize in classical dressage training and hoof rehabilitation, with a focus on restoring and maintaining whole horse soundness. How and why did you start Thompson Serenity Stables? … Read More

Small Farm Makeover: Build Your Own Trail Course

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Photos Courtesy Alayne Blickle

Trail Obstacles Produce Training Opportunities for Horses and Riders Trail courses have many benefits. Primarily, they create interest for horses and riders and provide positive training opportunities. They can also be beneficial for the natural environment around us.  Landscaping a trail course with a few native plants or a pollinator … Read More

Click to Confidence Equine Clinic – May 24, 2025 – Corvallis, OR

Explore ways to create a brave and safer horse with reward based methods. Learn how to increase your horse’s confidence in various situations in hand and under saddle. Gain your horse’s confidence with a water obstacle, sparklers, llamas, and a dragon! Corvallis Oregon. See event info here: https://horsesource.org/event/click-to-confidence-equine-clinic PressNews from … Read More

New & Noteworthy: The 39th Annual Idaho Horse Expo Comes to Nampa April 4-6, 2025

Idaho Horse Expo

The Idaho Horse Council is once again planning a fabulous lineup of activities, education, entertainment, and shopping at the Idaho Horse Expo April 4-6, at the Ford Idaho Horse Park.  This year’s headliner is Ken McNabb, of Lovell Wyoming. Ken creates a unique environment where each horse is trained using … Read More

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