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Cover Story: Built to Carry On – Eye Opening Legacy

Eye Opening Legacy
JD Richardson and his family with Eye Opening Legacy. Photo by Bee Silva

Champion Genetics and an Owner’s Passion Power a New Chapter at Barrett Ranch In the rolling hills near Peyton, Colorado, a powerful symbol of heritage, healing, and hope stands quietly at the Barrett Ranch. Eye Opening Legacy, a striking stallion with bloodlines steeped in Quarter Horse greatness, isn’t just any … Read More

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Reward Based Riding mini Clinic – June 21, 2025 -Corvallis, Oregon

Would you like your horse to be light and responsive under saddle? Learn how to motivate your horse and reduce conflict. Enhance communication with your horse, increase precision and create lightness to your cues. This is a low key relaxed event. $55./horse See event info here: https://horsesource.org/event/reward-based-riding-mini-clinic PressNews from the … Read More

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Media Barn: New in Books – Starting in the Middle

Starting in the Middle

How Horses, Those Who Study Them, and 265 Minutes with One Colt Helped Me Find Myself at Midlife By Tik Maynard An extraordinary follow-up to the bestselling memoir In the Middle Are the Horsemen. He thought he had it made: a dream farm, amazing wife, wonderful kids, and a clear and … Read More

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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

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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

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Building Your Horse’s Confidence – May 31, 2025 – Roy, WA

• Does your horse pay attention to you?• Does your horse spook at “invisible” objects?• Does your horse look to you as the leader?• Does your horse stand quietly for grooming, saddling, and mounting?• Does every ride feel like a bigger adventure than you wanted?• Would you like to feel … Read More

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Business Profile: Thompson Serenity Stables

hoof rehabilitation

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

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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

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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

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