Equestrian Lifestyle Archives – Page 15 of 21

Why Should I Learn to Read a Map? 6 Reasons this Skill is Important for Trail Riders

August 5, 2021July 1, 2021 by Robert Eversole

From cave paintings to ancient manuscripts to all the 21st century options, people have created and used maps as essential tools to explain and navigate their way through the world. With their longitudes, latitudes, and myriad lines crisscrossing miles of ground encompassing mountains, valleys, and more, maps have guided the …

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Do You Know How Much Tack You Really Have? Moving is a Great Way to Purge Unused Gear

June 22, 2021 by Karen Pickering

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Well, the excitement of moving has worn off a little. I’ve just completed over 3,000 miles to and from Colorado moving the horses over. Preparing for the move was grueling, to say the least. However, I think the best part of moving is the clearing out all the things that …

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Horse Trailer Maintenance – Yearly Upkeep Aids in Worry-free Adventures

June 9, 2021June 1, 2021 by Robert Eversole

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Before you head out on a riding or camping adventure you need to do your horse trailer’s yearly safety checks and service. If you aren’t mechanically savvy (or just not inclined to do the job yourself) a qualified professional can do all the work for you. Just make sure they …

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What’s Your Horse’s Dream Job? Equestrian Sports Offer Many Options

May 23, 2021 by Kim Roe

Photo by Jerry Pfannenstiel

One of the harder situations of horse ownership is when a beloved horse doesn’t want to do the job you hoped he would do. We humans have goals and aspirations, so we fix a label to our chosen horse that’s frequently related to his pedigree or conformation. Dressage horse, barrel …

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Rylan Davis – Heading for the Grand Prix

May 6, 2021April 27, 2021 by Brandi Coplen

Photo by Sydney Grosse

The Northwest Horse Source is celebrating youth in action. Our newest column will feature and celebrate young equine enthusiasts from all over the Northwest who inspire, uplift, or just have fun with horses. The future of the horse industry depends on youth participation. We look forward to sharing their stories and adventures! …

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Old Bits: Remembering Boise Horse Affair 2003

March 28, 2021 by Northwest Horse Source

Story & Photos by Jack Kintner The warm early spring weather last February brought out the crowds to this year’s Horse Affairs, held for the fifth year in a row at the Western Idaho Fair Grounds in Boise on Valentine’s Day weekend. It’s the biggest such event in Idaho and …

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Old Bits: Gold Hill Mine

February 27, 2021 by Dick Vander Yacht

A pleasant and interesting day trip for the inexperienced horse and rider is the four mile ride to the old Gold Hill Mine, located near the “T” where Whatcom, Skagit and Okanagan Counties meet. This is National Forest land, but the mine is a private mining claim. The area is …

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Action Alert: SB 5452 – Ebikes on non-motorized state lands

February 19, 2021 by Back Country Horsemen of Washington

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This bill would mandate that state land managers allow class 1 ebikes where the nonmotorized trail or road is open to bicycles. This bill would mandate that state land managers consider class 1 ebikes as a nonmotorized vehicle as bicycles are. This bill would mandate that the state land manager …

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Old Bits: Horses 101 – English or Western?

January 23, 2021 by Northwest Horse Source

English or Western? Which Style of Riding Should I Learn? By Darleen Finnigan, Saddle Soar Ranch What is your dream for riding your horse? Do you want to show? Do dressage? Do jumping? Gaming? Do Western Pleasure? Or do you want to primarily trail ride, riding high mountains or desert …

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Cowboy Campground at Legacy Park, Idaho City – The New Generation

December 30, 2020December 30, 2020 by NWHS

Sometimes, even in the midst of a pandemic one gets a call that is life changing. One Tuesday evening in July, Bob and Sabrina Amidon, received a phone call from a friend. All the caller said, “I know you are avid horse people, did you hear that Cowboy Campground in …

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