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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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Bellingham, WA – Animals as Natural Therapy (ANT) warmly welcomes our community to help celebrate the wonderful animals who teach our participants to realize they can transform their lives. Please join ANT for the 16th Annual Blessing of the Animals and Open House event from 12-2:30pm on April …
First Blazer Association Formed in 1967 by Bessie Fletcher The Blazer Horse Association was founded by Neil Hinck and his family in 1967. The foundation sire, Little Blaze, was the first official horse registered in the Association. The Hinck family members helped manage the registry and grow the Blazer name …
The Places Horses Take Us by Kim Roe I’ve always loved a horse show. It’s not just the competition, though that’s certainly part of it. I love the whole package. From the moment I drive onto the show grounds I’ve entered my happy place. Everywhere I look are beautiful, …
~ Equine Structural Integration ~ Equine Structural Integration can help your horse to recover from new and old tension-based habits that inhibit their natural elegance and performance. My intent is to bring the structure and alignment of the horse’s body into greater harmony with gravity, to …
April 2017 Cover Story: Heidi Snider Kauffman – Choosing A Life Of Abundance Feature Story: The John Wayne Pioneer Trail Trainers Corner: What are Your Core Values? Small Farm Makeover: Wildlife Enhancement Tips for Horse Properties Equine Wellness: Prevent the Spread of Disease NEW! Equine Lifestyle Section Click here to …
By Jennifer Roberts Are you still using barn lime in an attempt to control the ammonia in your horse’s environment? Quite frankly, this archaic method of odor control just doesn’t cut it anymore. Barn Lime (also referred to as Ag Lime or Dairy Lime) has essentially no ability to …