Horse and Rider Books Archives – The Northwest Horse Source

Media Barn: New in Books – No Bored Horses

March 29, 2024 by Northwest Horse Source

Essential Enrichment for Happy Equines By Amanda Goble Today, horses are thought of as family members, athletic partners, teachers, and therapists. Most of us do our best to give them all the benefits that domestic life can offer such as comfortable stalls, carefully prepared and regular meals with vitamins and …

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Media Barn Book Review: Shoeing the Modern Horse

February 28, 2024February 26, 2024 by Northwest Horse Source

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The Horse Owner’s Guide to Farriery and Hoof Care By Steven Kraus with Katie Navarra Horses’ hooves are integral to their overall health, their athletic ability, and ultimately, their longevity. But not all horses are the same. The individual needs of each horse require an understanding of responsible, informed hoofcare …

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Media Barn: Book Review – The Horse is My Teacher

October 30, 2023 by Northwest Horse Source

Lessons from the Ranch: Training, Riding, Luck, and Love By Van Hargis Van Hargis grew up in the saddle on an East Texas ranch, training his first horse at age 12 and eventually making a living starting cutting and reining colts, many of which would leave his hands to become …

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Media Barn: Book Review – Thelwell’s Penelope Rides Again

August 29, 2023 by Northwest Horse Source

By Norman Thelwell In the early 1950s, artist Norman Thelwell became popular for his equestrian-themed cartoons. To satisfy a devoted and growing international following, Thelwell developed a cartoon strip called “Penelope and Kipper” about a particular horse-crazy young lady and her wicked pony. This book, called Penelope, was first published …

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Media Barn: Ultimate Exercise Routines for Riders

June 13, 2023June 7, 2023 by Northwest Horse Source

Ultimate Exercise Routines for Riders

Fitness that Fits a Horse-Crazy Lifestyle By Laura Crump Anderson Riders often neglect their own needs to ensure their horses’ are met. Countless dollars go toward massages, chiropractic work, and other therapies that keep our equines performing their best. We carefully schedule their training programs to achieve peak fitness at …

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Media Barn: Book Review – The Kid’s Guide to Horsemanship and Grooming

June 22, 2023April 12, 2023 by Northwest Horse Source

Everything You Need to Know to Care for Horses While Staying Safe and Having Fun By Cat Hill & Emma Ford Whether taking their first lessons, handling horses when visiting friends, or enjoying the challenges of first-pony ownership, children need to learn more than how to ride. When it comes …

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Media Barn: Book Review – Essential Horse Speak

June 13, 2023December 29, 2022 by Northwest Horse Source

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Author: Sharon Wilsie Continuing the Conversation Sharon Wilsie’s first book Horse Speak: The Equine–Human Translation Guide broke new ground for anyone who works with horses. It provided a practical system to listen and talk to horses in their language instead of expecting them to understand ours. Now with this second book, Essential …

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