Trainer’s Profile: Molly McDaniel of Balanced Performance Training and Hoofcare

Trainer’s Profile
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Focusing on the Longevity and Soundness of the Horse Interview by Kim Roe What is the name of your business? Balanced Performance Training and Hoofcare, LLC What do you do?  I’m a farrier and I also accept horses and mules for training. I teach lessons (and can provide lesson horses …

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Trainer’s Corner: What to Do When Your Horse is Wrong

Horse is Wrong
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Affirmative Training Shapes Behavior It started the way it usually starts. Either the horse looked to the side or the rider pulled on her horse’s face. It’s the fundamental disagreement; the rider thinks it’s her right to control the horse and the horse doesn’t like having metal jammed on his …

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Editor’s Postcard: Give Your Time and Talent to Keep Horse Activities Happening

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Kim Roe on Exo. Photo By Aliena Hook

The Whatcom County Dressage and Eventing Association (WCDEA) was founded in 1984 for the promotion and education of dressage, eventing, and working equitation in Whatcom County, Washington, and the surrounding areas. As one of the initiating members of this wonderful club, I’ve believed in its mission of supporting grassroots horse enthusiasts …

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Bolender Horse Park Mountain Trail Pattern Workshop

Practice your patterns for the Bolender Horse Park July & August Mountain Trail Challenge with Mark Bolender $75 fee includes 1 session per person/per horse + open ride on course before or after your session Camping and stalls available for additional cost Location: 131 Crater View Drive, Silver Creek, WA …

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The Weekender Mountain Trail Clinic

International Mountain Trail Challenge Founders Mark & Lee Bolender Invite you to Bolender Horse Park for this Mountain Trail Clinic Includes: 6 hours of group lessons 2 Nights stall 2 Days Dry Camping, Rooms or RV (First Come First Serve) Pot Luck Dinner Saturday Sunday coffee & donuts Location: 131 …

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Ladies Night at Bolender Horse Park

It’s Ladies Night at Bolender Horse Park! Hosted by Mark & Lee Bolender Fond memories and laughter are included at no charge! Includes: 4 hours of mountain trail group lessons Overnight stall Overnight Parking Pot Luck Dinner Sunday coffee & donuts Location: 131 Crater View Drive, Silver Creek, WA 98585 …

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Play Date at Bolender Horse Park

Open ride-Full use of the Mountain Trail Park and outdoor arena. Free parking Stalls available $25 per horse/per day + $20 refundable haul in fee Leave No Trace: All manure, hay/straw/shavings or other trash will be picked up and disposed of before leaving. When it’s time to leave, a staff member will …

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Trail Savvy: Winter Riding Goals

Winter Riding
Photo Courtesy Robert Eversole

Tips for Staying Motivated in the Off-Season Don’t let snow and cold temperatures deter you from pursuing your riding goals. When the wind is howling, the snow is knee-deep, and you can no longer feel your face while gathering your horses from the other side of the pasture, it’s easy …

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From My Saddle: Where Do We Go From Here?

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Karen Pickering with Francesca Carsen, Spanky & Dally. NWHS Photo.

The Northwest Horse Source Supplies Trusted and Relevant Information As we embark on the new year there’s a lot of uncertainty in the air. Change is happening whether we’re ready for it or not.  Here’s what’s happening: we’ve discontinued the print magazine and are focusing on digital edition. We can …

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Willfully Guided: Navigating the Nooksack River Watershed Adjudication

Adjudication Process
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How to Protect Your Water Rights In April 2024, a critical event is set to unfold that will have a significant impact on water users in the Nooksack River watershed in Whatcom County, Washington. The event in question is the long-awaited adjudication, a legal proceeding before a Whatcom County Superior …

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