Lynden Horse Expo – In Photos

by Karen Pickering     As the days turn shorter—and darker—it’s nice to remember all the opportunities equestrians have in the Pacific Northwest to enjoy their horses. To that end, October proved to be a great month of activities, not the least of which was the second annual Lynden Horse …

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WSQHA Chooses a New Emerald Queen

Meet 15-Year-Old Ashley Davidson       WSQHA is pleased to announce that Ashley Davidson, age 15,  has been named Emerald Queen. Presentation and crowning took place during the evening festivities prior to the Emerald Master’s Futurity event at the Monroe, WA fairgrounds. Ashley Davidson is a 15-year-old sophomore from …

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Bitless Bridles

How to Make and Use Inexpensive Bit-Free Bridles by Lisa Preston       Create a variety of inexpensive, reliable, custom-fit bitless bridles in the colors you choose. This 104 page manual includes step-by-step instructions for more than a dozen bridles, halters, and other handmade tack. Available from Alpine Publications …

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Getting Started in Western Dressage

How to Begin Your Journey by Michelle Binder-Zolezzi       Every day I field calls from people wanting to know more about Western Dressage.  What is it?  How do I find out more about it?  Can anyone do it?  Is it hard?  Who teaches western dressage?  Are there shows?  …

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Have a Coughing Horse?

How to Tell if Your Horse’s Coughing is Normal by Eleanor Blazer     Coughing is a symptom. It can be caused by something as trivial as a little dust or as serious as an underlying medical condition. Regardless of the cause, a coughing horse stops time. Activity ceases as …

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The Giving Community

How Supporting Local Talent Builds a Community by Karen Pickering       One of the best things about publishing the Northwest Horse Source is a close connection to my community. I am inspired by the talent and resources we have here in the Northwest. Bolender Horse Park in Silver …

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Take Care of Your Horse Trailer Before Winter

9 Practical Tips to Protect a Costly Piece of Equipment by Laurie Cerny       Horse trailers are one of the biggest equipment expenses for the horse owner. Even if you’ve bought yours new, over time it will show wear-and-tear. Sooner rather than later if you don’t take care …

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Record Number of Blazers Return to Newhalem Bay

Remembering Summer Fun on the Beach       On July 29th, 27 people and 19 horses departed from varying places in the Northwest to meet at Nehalem Bay State Park at the Oregon Coast.  In 2011, we had 17 people and 16 horses.  This year, we had a lot …

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Best of America by Horseback Visits the Northwest

National TV Show Chooses Butler Hill Equestrian Center in Burlington, WA by Karen Pickering       The weekend of August 17th was an exciting occasion for horse people in the Northwest, drawing riders from as far away as Oregon to attend special clinics and trail rides. Butler Hill Equestrian …

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Exercise and the Arthritic Horse

How to Keep Your Aged Partner Happy and Comfortable by R. Paul Schwab, DVM   Arthritis is painful inflammation and stiffness of the joints, which may be associated with degeneration of the joint surfaces from wear and tear, age, infection, or autoimmune disease.  In this article we will concentrate on …

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