Northwest Horse Source

The Northwest Horse Source is an independently owned and operated print and online magazine for horse owners and enthusiasts of all breeds and disciplines in the Pacific Northwest. Our contemporary editorial columns are predominantly written by experts in the region, covering the care, training, keeping and enjoyment of horses, with an eye to the specific concerns in our region.

Riding Well Grounded

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Create Confidence from the Ground Up by Marilyn Pineda, Fire Mountain Trail Course   Language changes over time, so we don’t often hear the phrase “well grounded” any more. It can pertain to specific skill sets, but in general terms being well grounded refers to possessing common sense and the ability …

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Opossums, Horses, and EPM

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Understanding Equine Protozoal Myelitis by R. Paul Schwab, DVM   Equine Protozoal Myelitis, or EPM, is a neurologic disease of horses caused by a parasite called Sarcocystis neurona, or less frequently by Neospora hugesi. Horses acquire the parasite from ingesting feed or water contaminated with feces of infected opossums. The migrating …

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Ligament Damage and the Performance Horse

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Part 2: Treating a Suspensory Branch Lesion with Platelet Rich Plasma by Jennifer Finley, DVM, Ph.D.   As discussed in part one of this case study (March 2013 issue), platelet rich plasma, or PRP, therapy was recommended for the Thoroughbred gelding racehorse with a lateral suspensory branch tear. Though PRP …

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Pressure Proof Your Riding

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Identifying “The Zone” by Daniel Stewart   Rene asks “My trainer keeps telling me to get into the zone.  I’ve heard of this in other sports, but can it happen in riding and, if so, how do I do it?”    All athletes, including riders (yes we are athletes) can …

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Rolling Stone Equestrian

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High Tech House Calls for Horse Owners by Andrea Heimer     Whenever I tell someone I operate Rolling Stone Equestrian, a mobile riding instruction and training service, the typical response is a confused look followed by this question, “What exactly is a mobile training service?” My answer is five magic …

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Breathe Life into Your Riding

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Pt. 4: Breathe into Your Transitions by Jenny Rolfe   This month we’re going to cover breathing as an aid to better transitions. As described in my last article, take a few moments to check your posture from ‘top-to-toe.’ Focus on your core breathing and feel the building of stability …

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Conquer Mud With EcoGreenGrid

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  After many years working as a private contractor in the construction and landscape industry, Peter Ware, president and owner of Northwest Gridworks LLC, began working within the equestrian field and noted many clients sought better ways to resolve their mud issues. After a few years of working with a …

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CPR for the Newborn Foal

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What to Do with a Non-responsive Foal by Joanne Fehr, DVM, DACVS, Emergency Clinician   While awaiting the arrival of a new foal, no one wants to anticipate problems. However, early recognition and appropriate response is imperative in emergency situations. If faced with a difficult delivery or non-responsive foal there …

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Three Things Almost Dying Taught Me About Living

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My Extreme Journey to the Mustang Makeover Challenge by Matt Zimmerman     Sometimes, a brush with death teaches you things about living you might not have learned otherwise. This is the story of how an extreme injury birthed an extreme dream…  August 8, 2011, was a normal day of …

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Plan to Attend 31st Annual John Wayne Trail Ride

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We invite you to participate in a unique organized wagon train experience for individuals and families. Ride and sojourn through forests, desert, prairies, ranches, alongside rivers and lakes. John Wayne Pioneer Wagons and Riders Association is a non- profit organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the historic John Wayne Pioneer Trail in …

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