Most athletic horses are asked to put significant force on their hind end. Activities such as sliding stops, piaffe, and jumping require strength and stability of the hind quarters. One big key to success in managing any athletic horse is understanding and maintaining proper hoof angles. This is just as …
Horsemanship of every kind depends on mutual interaction between equine and human brains. When we understand the function of both, we can learn to communicate with horses on their terms instead of ours. And, by meeting horses halfway, we not only save valuable training time and improve performance, we achieve …
Read MoreHorse Brain, Human Brain The Neuroscience of Horsemanship
Explore the September 2020 Issue of the Northwest Horse Source. Cover Story: Colt Fairley: Devoted to Faith, Family and Clients Feature Story: The RDC Ranch Trainer’s Corner: Less Correction, More Direction Trail Savvy: Herb Bork: At 99, He’s Not Just Sitting Around Equestrian Lifestyle: Remembering Alice Yancey NW Horse …
Q: I am after some advice. I must complete an extended essay/research project by the end of next year. I have chosen biology and would like to do something equine related. I am required to choose an issue and write 5000 words on it. I’m required to conduct my own …
Read MoreAsk the Expert: Choosing a student research project
NWHS Editor’s Note: Alice Yancey, a Whatcom County, Washington, horsewoman, volunteer, and trail rider extraordinaire passed away on June 7, 2020. I first met Alice many years ago (at least 25) when we were both members of the Bellingham Riding Club (BRC). Alice, along with long-time best friend and partner …
Read MoreAlice Yancey and Angie Schutte – Goodbye, Dear Alice Yancey
Mountains of bronze dust stand as testament to years spent crafting saddle hardware. A mound of black sand silently waits to help form yet more bits and bobs that will go into untold saddles across the world. Herb Bork has been melting and casting bronze for well over 40 years …
Read MoreBork Saddlery Hardware – Ancient Technique and Years of Labor Perfecting Metal Saddle Parts
Does your horse go better out of the arena? It seems like some horses just won’t go forward and no amount of kicking and yelling work. Sometimes they’re gate sour: fast toward the gate but then getting away from the gate is a wrestling match. Horses who are great on …
Read MoreTraining Your Horse to Hate the Arena – Less Correction, More Direction
At a young age Colt Fairley was taught an important lesson about life and money. Life is not easy and idle hands don’t bear fruit. “When I was around 9,” says Fairley, “I asked my father if I could have money to buy candy. He laughed and told me if …
Read MoreDevotion to Faith, Family, and Clients – Colt Fairley of Washington’s Real Estate Team
Join the Oregon Horse Council from the comfort of your home for a 2.5 hour Winnie Film Fest! First in our series, the EQUUS WINNIE Wild Horse collection will include a selection of some of the best Mustang and wild horse shorts and documentaries! Tickets are only $15 for non-OHC …
When you want your true colors to shine, look for a cleaner and conditioner that keeps all of your leather soft, supple and looking brand-new. Farnam, your partner in horse care™, is pleased to introduce Leather New® Total Care 2 in 1, a convenient new leather cleaner and conditioner …
Read MoreKeep Colors True and Leather Soft with Farnam® Leather New® Total Care 2 in 1
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