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A full-cheek snaffle. Photos by Kim RoeThe Essential Snaffle – This Must-Have Tool Comes in Many Shapes, Sizes, and Materials
Walk into any horse trainer’s tack room and you’re likely to find more than one... -
Photo by Teauguen WeiseMiniature Horses and Mountain Trail – Any Equine Can Enjoy and Benefit from the Sport of Mountain Trail
Article by Kristina Lotz When people think of trail horses, the first thing that... -
Photo by Aliena HookHorse Training Concepts – Going Deeper with Horses Reaps Great Rewards
We shall take great care not to annoy the horse and spoil his friendly charm,... -
Old Bits: Horses 101, Balanced Saddling
by Darleen Finnigan To become a “balanced rider,” you must be able to saddle your... -
Old Bits: Focus on the Driving Game Part One
Game#3 in the series of The Seven Games with Pat Parelli Have you ever wondered... -
Photo by Talitha HallockCoyote Creek Ranch and Studio – Talitha Hallock Brings Horse Training, Instruction, and Yoga to the Bitterroot Mountains
The Northwest Horse Source is celebrating Northwest trainers and instructors! Our newest column profiles trainers from all over the Northwest in... -
Old Bits: Horses 101, Learning to Ride without an Instructor
Part One – Grooming Your Horse Darleen Finnigan This is doing it the hard way!... -
Old Bits: Focus on the Porcupine Game- part 2
Game #2 in the Series of the Seven Games Last month we talked about the... -
Old Bits: Focus on the Porcupine Game -Part 1
Game #2 in the series of the Seven Games with Pat Parelli Horses naturally push... -
Photo by Cambrie CaldwellTrail Obstacle Problem Solving – Master the Swinging Bridge
Some of the prettiest pictures and coolest maneuvers in mountain trail are done on the... -
Old Bits: Focus on the Friendly Game – Conclusion
Conclusion of Game Number 1, The Friendly Game by Pat Parelli This is the continuation... -
Book Review—The Five Horse Types – Traditional Chinese Medicine for Training and Caring for Every Horse
Dr. Ina Gösmeier is a classically trained veterinarian. She supports her Western medical practice with... -
Photo by Cambrie Caldwell PhotographyTrail Obstacle Problem Solving – Master the Water Box
The water box is a fun obstacle that’s a crowd-pleaser at competitions. But it can... -
Locate your confinement area so your horse will have interaction and stimulus from the world around them. Photo by Kim RoeKeep Your Confined Horses Happier
Winter can be a challenging time for riders and our horses. Shorter days with inclement... -
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Celebrating Northwest Trainers and Instructors! NW Horse Source is celebrating Northwest trainers and instructors! Our newest... -
Old Bits: Focus on the Friendly Game-Game #1 of 7
Game #1 in the series of the Seven Games with Pat Parelli This Is the... -
Photo by Mark BolenderTrail Obstacle Problem Solving with Mark Bolender – Overcoming the Teeter-totter
The teeter-totter is a very popular obstacle at many trail challenges, and it’s one of... -
Old Bits: Blanketing Tips
Welcome to the 1st article from our archives! This was from our very first magazine,... -
“You have to let your heart be soft. You have to let your love be just an inch bigger than your fear.” Photo by Anna BlakeConfidence Lost and Found – Overcoming Fear
Ever notice how horse stories all have the same plot? We get a new horse,... -
“You have to let your heart be soft. You have to let your love be just an inch bigger than your fear.” Photo by Anna Blake
Confidence Lost and Found – Overcoming Fear
Ever notice how horse stories all have the same plot? We get a new horse,... -
©Adobe Stock ImageNo Excuses! Education and Training Progress Can Continue During a Pandemic
Does the pandemic have you feeling stuck in your riding? Do you long for some... -
“Ride like nobody's watching.” Photo by Anna BlakeTraining Your Horse to Hate the Arena – Less Correction, More Direction
Does your horse go better out of the arena? It seems like some horses just... -
Safety and aging
5 things to make the transition to our senior years easier It’s really hard for... -
Photo courtesy of Anna BlakeHow to be Your Performance Horse’s Best Friend – Listen to Horses in Their Own Language
The horse is relaxed and soft, volunteering his best answer to the rider’s quiet cues....
