Be Prepared to Care for Your Horse in Remote Areas By Alayne Blickle, Horses for Clean Water Matt and I do a lot of trail riding. We know that once we head down the trail with our horse buddies and out into the backcountry, we leave the security of cell …
An Interview with Leslie Martien Interview by Kim Roe Working equitation (WE) is one of the fastest growing equine disciplines in the world. The sport appeals to people from both English and Western disciplines, and all breeds of horses are found competing in it. Designed to highlight and celebrate the …
Equine Wellness Assessments Should be Done Before the Busy Riding Season In many ways, spring marks the new year for equine activities. For many riders and their horses, winter is a time to hunker down and rest. But even if you keep your horse in work year-round, spring is a …
(Photo Caption: Don’t miss the invitational ranch rodeo to watch top teams from historic ranches compete for coveted titles.) Provided by National Western Stock Show Get Your Equine Fix at the National Western Stock Show The first few weeks of the year are traditionally some of the most exciting for …
This Holiday Season, Give Back to the Industry You Love Locally to Support Horses and Horse-Related Charities During the next couple months, you’ll probably encounter many ways to give back in your local area, and your horse community could use your generosity. Whether it’s for Giving Tuesday (November 29, 2022), …
Every equestrian property owner understands the effort it takes to care for horses. Cleaning stalls, mending fences, and maintaining buildings alone can be a full-time job. Another element that can be just as challenging is caring for the land. Horses place a significant amount of stress on pasturelands and the …
Balancing a book and a water bottle on a white plastic chair, I made my way into my horse’s pasture where I would settle myself for some reading and quiet time. Acknowledging my presence, my gelding Cody lifted his head. He immediately lowered it again, satisfied that the chair was …
Few things are more important for horse health than good hay. We’re fortunate that the Pacific Northwest produces some of the best hay in the world. With hay prices escalating and worldwide demand high, it’s worth knowing some basics on how to select hay before you trot down to the …
Getting quality portraits of you and your horse can show the bond you share and leave you with keepsake images. But as your portrait session approaches, how do you know you’re ready? Here are a few tips to lead you to a more successful session with your equine partner and …
The August issue of The Northwest Horse Source is our Training and Facilities issue. We thought it would be interesting to compare must-have equine facility features from two different viewpoints: one from a professional trainer who boards and trains horses and instructs riders, and another point of view from someone …
