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Plan Your Next Horse Camping Trip A solid plan doesn’t make a trip predictable; it makes it possible. Every great horse-camping trip begins long before you tighten the cinch. It starts with maps spread out, coffee steaming, and dreams of alpine lakes and winding mountain trails taking form. Whether you’re …
Commitment, No More Excuses I decided to write more on the subject of “No Time to Ride” which I discussed in my September editorial. I had a great deal of response to this article, which makes me feel there are many of you who relate to the struggle. When I …
Helping Horses and Riders Find Success What is your name and what is the name of your business? Grace Keese; Graceful Horsemanship LLC Where are you from? Florissant, Colorado What disciplines are you involved in? I have extensive experience in both English and Western riding, with a wide variety of …
The Horse and the Rise of Empires By David Chaffetz No animal is so entangled in human history as the horse. The thread starts in prehistory, with a slight, shy animal, hunted for food. Domesticating the horse allowed early humans to settle the vast Eurasian steppe; later, their horses enabled …
A Horse Owner’s Guide to Colic Recognition and Prevention The call came on a sweltering July morning. Mari, an eight-year-old Thoroughbred mare, was lying down in her paddock, pawing at the ground and showing clear signs of distress. For Rachael Carpenter, a faculty member at Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, the symptoms were unmistakable. “She was …
Facing End of Life Decisions with Best Friends My senior horse, Gunner, has Cushing’s disease and chronically sore feet. Although he’s on medication to treat the disease as well as reduce pain, each fall as the days shorten and his cortisol rises, he has another episode that pulls him down …
How to Help Your Horse Feel Safe The most important characteristic of a safe, well-trained horse is trust. Horses who trust people are far less likely to behave in erratic, explosive, or aggressive ways and are a joy to handle and ride. Creating trust in horses is the responsibility of …
New Documentary Explores the Issue of Horses in Need Filmmaker Theresa Demarest’s exciting documentary feature “Throw Away Horses” made its world premiere in September 2025 at the Equus International Film Festival in Missoula, Montana. The film follows stories of brave horses and the people working tirelessly to help save them, …
The Power of Photos and Video In today’s digital marketplace, first impressions often happen before a single word is read… they happen through imagery. When potential buyers scroll through dozens of listings, a striking photo or engaging video can make them stop, look closer, and imagine themselves in the saddle. …
Explore the complete digital edition of the November 2025 The Northwest Horse Source Colorado Horse SourceThe Colorado Horse Source is an independently owned and operated print and online magazine for horse owners and enthusiasts of all breeds and disciplines in Colorado and surrounding area. Our contemporary editorial columns are predominantly written by …
