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Book Review – Balancing Act – The Horse in Sport – An Irreconcilable Conflict?

April 28, 2021 by Northwest Horse Source

In no uncertain terms, this book asks what it means to be a responsible rider and whether, in today’s society, it is possible for equestrians in any horse sport to put the good of the horse first and foremost above ambition and fame. With vibrantly clear illustrations of the horse’s …

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Book Review – What Horses Really Want Unlocking the Secrets to Trust, Cooperation, and Reliability

March 15, 2021March 15, 2021 by Northwest Horse Source

By Lynn Acton Relationships with horses are complex and ever-changing. This is one of the reasons why horsemanship can become a lifelong pursuit. There’s always a balance to be struck with our equine partners, and it demands continual growth and understanding on our side. In this book, horsewoman Lynn Acton …

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Book Review—Distant Skies An American Journey on Horseback

February 2, 2021February 1, 2021 by Northwest Horse Source

Melissa Chapman was 23 years old and part of a happy, loving family. She had a decent job, a boyfriend she cared about, and friends she enjoyed. Yet she said goodbye to all of it. Carrying a puppy named Gypsy, she climbed aboard a horse and rode away from everything, …

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Book Review—The Five Horse Types – Traditional Chinese Medicine for Training and Caring for Every Horse

January 5, 2021January 4, 2021 by Northwest Horse Source

Dr. Ina Gösmeier is a classically trained veterinarian. She supports her Western medical practice with knowledge gained through the study of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). This handbook provides a basic introduction to the guiding principle of determining a horse’s type before making decisions about handling, care, training, or treatment. According to TCM …

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The Ultimate Guide for Horses in Need – Care, Training and Rehabilitation for Rescues, Adoptions, and Horses in Transition

November 3, 2020November 2, 2020 by Northwest Horse Source

Author: Dr. Stacie Boswell In the United States alone, it is estimated that almost 150,000 horses per year are unwanted. This number grows exponentially when you consider horses worldwide. What is “unwanted”? The term is used to refer to horses that are old, injured, sick, unmanageable, or fail to …

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Horse Brain, Human Brain The Neuroscience of Horsemanship

September 2, 2020 by Northwest Horse Source

Horsemanship of every kind depends on mutual interaction between equine and human brains. When we understand the function of both, we can learn to communicate with horses on their terms instead of ours. And, by meeting horses halfway, we not only save valuable training time and improve performance, we achieve …

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