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Cowboy Cookin’

April 2017

Dutch Ovens Make it Easy by Aliena Hook   Whether huddled around a campfire after a trail ride or a chuck wagon after a cattle drive, being outdoors works up a special kind of hunger. Cowboy cooking has been around for centuries. Its basic rules are to make the most …

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Build a Personal Foundation for Success

April 2017

Part 2 of 3: Uncover Your Core Values by: Jen Verharen   Last month we discussed creating a vision for your business, your riding, or any other aspect of your life. Because each part in this series builds on the last one, you might want to review last month’s article. …

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Wildlife Enhancement Tips for Horse Properties

April 2017

Giving Back to Nature Benefits Everyone by Alayne Blickle, Horses for Clean Water   It’s spring and one of the treasures we horse owners enjoy is communing with nature. On a relaxing trail ride we might spot a fleeting fox or hear the melodic song of the varied thrush. And then …

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Biosecurity at Home and Away

Help Prevent the Spread of Contagious Disease by Dr. Lindsay Helvey   As winter thaws into spring, we start preparing for show season and fun gatherings with friends. Although it’s a time to be excited about riding and competing, it’s also a time when your horse can be exposed to …

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Book Review: 50 Best Arena Exercises and Patterns

April 2017

Like other sports, riding and training horses involves a certain amount of repetition in order to improve. A well-designed plan of lessons and exercises is indispensable, both for keeping horse and rider interested in what they’re doing and for advancing their fitness and ability level. Riders, trainers, and instructors of …

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Back in the Saddle Again

April 2017

A Return to Horses Makes Life Better by Allison Trimble   Northwest Horse Source readers will have a lot in common with my friend and client, Dr. Constance Scharff. One of the things I love most about horses is the impact they have on people’s lives. Many people return to …

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Seasons of Life

April 2017

Activities, Memories and Introspection by Karen Pickering, NWHS Publisher   As I write this column I am a week away from the first expo in March. The anticipation of seeing my customers, readers, and friends brings me great purpose and excitement. I love catching up with everyone and seeing what …

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Master Your Mountain Trail Pattern

Proper Preparation Necessary for Success by Mark Bolender   The most important thing a judge should see when you run a Mountain Trail pattern is a partnership between horse and rider. Show a horse that has been properly schooled and trained. Memorizing a pattern will feel overwhelming at first, but …

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April 2017 Cover Story: Heidi Snider Kauffman

Choosing a Life of Abundance by Kim Roe   When I first spoke to Heidi Snider Kauffman I felt an immediate connection. Both of us busy horsewomen, we played phone and email tag for a few days before I caught up to her. She told me about her life as …

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