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Tips for Choosing Your Best Match by Kim Roe Recently I attended a clinic given by someone I find gentle, patient, and classical. I enjoy riding with this trainer because I know my horse will be safe and I won’t be pushed into an uncomfortable place that I can’t …
One horse’s will to live became an inspiration to many by Catherine Madera Photos by Emily Greene The working horses of Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch outside Bend, Oregon don’t have performance pedigrees. They don’t round up cattle or help hold wily calves. For their job of equine counselor, this motley …
Horses with Heart Rise Above Traditional Roles by Kim Roe In 1992, the well-known reined cow horse trainer Bobby Ingersoll rode into the National Reined Cow Horse Association Snaffle Bit Futurity in Reno on a 3-year-old Kiger Mustang named Kiger Tiger. Kiger Tiger was a born-wild colt that Bobby …
The Training Tack & Equipment I Can’t Do Without by Kim Roe Recently I read the book The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing by Marie Kondo. Like many others who read this bestseller, it prompted a frenzy of cleaning and unloading …
6 Steps to a Successful Pack Trip by Robert Eversole For many of us the ultimate in equine vacations is to venture into the backcountry with our horse. Day rides and horse camping at an established campground is good. Camping with horses in the depths of the backcountry is …
Compare Your Options for the Right Fit by Karen Pickering, NWHS Publisher In spring we start thinking about projects around the farm. Whether we’re considering a new barn or upgrading an existing structure, there are many companies willing to help. March is our Barn and Farm issue so The …
Tips from 3 Northwestern Professionals by Kim Roe Winter is an important time to accomplish training goals. But sometimes getting motivated to ride in bitter cold, wind, or rain can be overwhelming. This winter has been a difficult one in the Northwest, so I to asked three top northwestern …
Nutrition affects your horse’s hooves, but balance is essential for hoof health. Shoreview, Minn. [January 9, 2017] – The need for balance seems to arise in every aspect of horse riding and ownership. Your trainer will push for a balanced ride. Your farrier will trim and shoe for a …
Senior Horses Present Unique Needs in Winter Weather by Karen E. Davison, Ph.D. and Katie Young, Ph.D. Every season brings horse care challenges and winter is certainly no exception. Weather changes and forage availability are usually major issues of concern for horse owners during winter months. These challenges are …
Syndication and the Sport of Kings by Catherine Madera The recent film Dark Horse provided a behind-the-scenes look into the practice of race horse syndication. A real life fairy tale, this documentary tells the story of Welsh race horse champion Dream Alliance. While wildly improbable, the story is delightful …