Horse camping can feel intimidating when you first start looking at all the gear, planning, and preparation involved. Between trailers, feed, water, containment systems, and keeping horses happy away from home, it’s easy to wonder if you’re forgetting something important. Honestly, most of us probably are at first. The good … Read More
A Horse Seeks Answers to Life’s Fundamental Questions By Sarah-Katrin Bourdeaux A humorous look at the world through the eyes of a horse, peppered with satirical observations about the equestrian world. Sharif, an easily spooked Arabian, is trying to find his life’s calling, but between the truly terrifying dangers of … Read More
Life-Changing Learning Comes from a Surprising Source I used to be that girl, you know, the gelding girl. I was pro-geldings and-anti mares for most of my horse-owning life. There’s just something about those goofy geldings that makes my heart smile from the inside out and eases some of the … Read More
Create a Compelling Ad to Find Your Horse the Perfect New Home When it comes to marketing a horse for sale, a potential buyer’s first impression is often the listing itself. A thoughtfully written sales ad can make the difference between a quick, smooth sale and weeks (or months) of … Read More
YouTube Tutorials Can Be Helpful, but They Don’t Replace In-Person Instruction Social media can be useful; it connects us to neighborhood groups that let us know what’s happening in our community (is your power out too?) and keeps us in touch with long-lost friends from high school. I use YouTube … Read More
The Joys of the Golden Years It ain’t for sissies. Life’s journey is not always what we expect. If I could give some advice to my younger self, it would be to save money. If I had put away $100 per month when I was in my 20s I would … Read More
By Amy Sales The 2025 Mustang Classic concluded in unforgettable fashion as Laura Wilson and her mustang, One Ear Wonder, claimed the championship title with a construction-themed freestyle that wowed the crowd. Their winning performance showcased Wilson’s creativity and horsemanship, and the incredible heart and intelligence of her one-of-a-kind partner. … Read More
A Horse’s Story Shines Light on Sun Safety By Marjorielee Christianson for Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University When Christie Goddard (2016 Virginia Tech grad) noticed fast-growing lumps on the eyelid of her 16-year-old American paint horse, Rowdy, she knew she needed to seek help. The gelding, who had been … Read More
Start Planning Now for Next Year’s Adventures The mornings are crisp with frost, and my favorite trails are hidden under a carpet of golden leaves. As I pack away the gear for winter, I can’t help but think about next year’s adventures. Now’s the time to start planning. Camping with horses might … Read More
New Documentary Honors Her Life’s Work in Animal Welfare From Karen Pickering, Northwest Horse Source Magazine Publisher Recently I had the privilege to interview Temple Grandin, a professor of Animal Behavior/Science at Colorado State University (CSU). She is an inspiration to many for the work she’s done as an advocate … Read More
