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How to Properly Use Leg Pressure to Control Your Horse by Allison Trimble Horses are trained using the concept of pressure and release. This can come in many forms including through the halter rope, through your body during groundwork, and from the reins while riding. One of …
How to Make and Use Inexpensive Bit-Free Bridles by Lisa Preston Create a variety of inexpensive, reliable, custom-fit bitless bridles in the colors you choose. This 104 page manual includes step-by-step instructions for more than a dozen bridles, halters, and other handmade tack. Available from Alpine Publications …
How to Tell if Your Horse’s Coughing is Normal by Eleanor Blazer Coughing is a symptom. It can be caused by something as trivial as a little dust or as serious as an underlying medical condition. Regardless of the cause, a coughing horse stops time. Activity ceases as …
How Supporting Local Talent Builds a Community by Karen Pickering One of the best things about publishing the Northwest Horse Source is a close connection to my community. I am inspired by the talent and resources we have here in the Northwest. Bolender Horse Park in Silver …
9 Practical Tips to Protect a Costly Piece of Equipment by Laurie Cerny Horse trailers are one of the biggest equipment expenses for the horse owner. Even if you’ve bought yours new, over time it will show wear-and-tear. Sooner rather than later if you don’t take care …
Remembering Summer Fun on the Beach On July 29th, 27 people and 19 horses departed from varying places in the Northwest to meet at Nehalem Bay State Park at the Oregon Coast. In 2011, we had 17 people and 16 horses. This year, we had a lot …
How to Keep Your Aged Partner Happy and Comfortable by R. Paul Schwab, DVM Arthritis is painful inflammation and stiffness of the joints, which may be associated with degeneration of the joint surfaces from wear and tear, age, infection, or autoimmune disease. In this article we will concentrate on …
The Importance of Perfect Timing by Marilyn Pineda You’ve heard the phrase, “timing is everything!” One of my students, Cecelia Hagland, had a great illustration of timing recently with her gelding, Waylon. They had been having wonderful experiences developing a foundation of communication together when everything golden suddenly turned …
Best Gifts for the Trail Rider by Robert Eversole It’s hard to believe that Christmas is just around the corner. If you’re like me and have procrastinated on gifts for those special trail riders in your life, here are some thoughtful items that they would love to find under …
Value the “Glue” in Relationships by Catherine Madera Much of my horse time over the last two months has revolved around starting my new horse, Mateo. As I write this, in September, he has been a good student for the last three weeks and I feel confident …