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by Karen Pickering Suddenly the realization that I may be unable to ride for weeks even months is sickening. A year ago this spring I was driving to an event with my horse when I came across a newly born calf in the middle of our road; hours old …
It’s Hard to be Patient by Karen Pickering I LOVE sorting. trail competitions and trail riding. It’s been a rough couple of years with April’s Navicular recovery. I have had amazing help with the barefoot trims, using hoof boots and watching improvement from time to time. April has quite a …
An Ode to Deto “He holds the key to my heart, He is the wings to my soul, I turned away at the start, Then he took my breath away whole. I can’t dream to be apart, As his soft whinnies turn a lul, He won over my broken …
Extraordinary Performance Brings Poetry to Life Meet poet/lyricist/humorist/philosopher and ex-bronc-twister, Paul Zarzyski, who translates his rodeo-yoda lingo into universal idioms saluting love, wisdom, and a lusty gusto for life! Zarzyski is the recipient of the 2005 Montana Governor’s Arts Award for Literature, as well as a three-time recipient of …
NW Horse Source Publisher shares tribute to “A Great Lady” My mom, Esther Bell, was my first supporter of the idea of the Northwest Horse Source Magazine. She traveled with me to horse events, expos and gave of her time and resources sacrificially. Today, my siblings and I would …
Paying the Price for Poor Choices I have a confession. I have been amiss in my rehab plans for April. What I’ve learned in dealing with a Navicular horse is that exercise is key. Skoshie Davis has done an amazing job of getting my mare back on track but …
Horses and Her Muse by Kim Roe Kim McElroy is a well-known equine artist from Washington state. For more than 20 years her pastels have been found on popular greeting cards, collectibles, and fine art prints. Her visions of horses portray the power and beauty of the horse’s form, …
Capturing the Essence of an Animal by Kim Roe Jordan Banks is a dressage and working equitation trainer in the Pacific Northwest. Respected as a thoughtful and gentle trainer, she is also a talented artist specializing in animal subjects. How long have you been an artist? My entire life. …
Bringing Joy and Passion to a Distinctive Equestrian Career by Kim Roe If you take your horse to a show, breed evaluation or other significant event, it’s essential to get a high-quality video. You need someone with the right equipment, talent, and knowledge of the production end of things. …
All-Weather sorters will ride anytime! There were still a few diehards at the Wednesday night sorting…. Many of us hadn’t ridden since November. Nevertheless it’s always an evening to look forward to. Can’t describe how much fun sorting is, even if it’s not a spectacular run. April seems to enjoy …