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Revealing the Heart of an Animal Interview by Kim Roe How long have you been an artist and what are your specialties? I grew up surrounded by art. My mother has always been an art teacher, and I learned from her. I’ve been an artist all of my life. …
Bringing Caring and Healing to Puget Sound Horses Interview by Kim Roe I first met Dr. Julie Eihl over 20 years ago on a late summer evening after finding my home-bred warmblood filly entangled in electric fencing. She had major lacerations to her hock and could barely walk. I …
The Legacy Continues Compiled by Kim Roe from an Interview by Karen Pickering In March, Northwest Horse Source publisher Karen Pickering interviewed trainer and clinician Josh Lyons at the NW Horse Fair and Expo in Albany, Oregon. A resident of Cross Plains, Tennessee, Josh is the son of the …
Second Generation Pet–Sitter Loves Caring for Animals Interview by Kim Roe One of the downsides of owning animals is finding someone reliable to care for them when we are away. This is especially true with horses; we can’t just leave the care and feeding to the neighbor kid. …
By Laura Schonberg What I know about the women that I “horse” with is that we don’t need a reason to be with our horses. With warmer, drier weather and more daylight in our waking hours, it’s even easier to prioritize getting out to the barn. During the spring …
Raising Horses Takes Grit by Kim Roe Julie Murphy has bred and raised sport horses for decades. One of the first breeders of warmblood horses in the Pacific Northwest, her horses have competed successfully in dressage, hunter/jumper, and eventing. Julie raises her horses in a herd setting on her …
Camp with Horses and Ride this Oregon Beach by Kim Roe Is it on your bucket list to gallop your horse across a beautiful sandy beach and play in the ocean waves? Do you love camping and want to bring your horse along on your vacation? On Oregon’s north …
Why Go? by Aliena Hook Whether you are just starting out in the equestrian world or have ridden all your life, most of us recognize big-name trainers like Clinton Anderson, John Lyons, and Pat Parelli. These trainers and clinicians have developed their own system for many years and travel …
A Sport of Trust, Strength and Luck by Aliena Hook Mounted archery is an ancient tactic, traditionally used for hunting and war. It is coming back into popularity as a fast-paced international equestrian discipline. This high-action competitive sport calls for a talented, courageous rider and a well-trained, balanced horse. …
Making Horses and Riders Comfortable by Kim Roe Paula Helm is an in-demand and respected saddle fitter in the Northwest. Warm and cheerful, she is known as a tenacious hard-worker with an infectious enthusiasm. Paula won’t quit until she knows the saddle is right for both horse and rider. …