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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 Caldwell
Trail 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... -
Photo by Cambrie Caldwell Photography
Trail 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 Roe
Keep Your Confined Horses Happier
Winter can be a challenging time for riders and our horses. Shorter days with inclement... -
Photo by Shelly Brown
The Ups and Downs of Stallion Ownership – Insight on Promoting, Standing, and Devotion to a Special Stallion
I first saw the versatile Arabian stallion Kalaloch+ at a working equitation show in 2019.... -
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Trainer Profile Submission Form
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 Bolender
Trail 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 Blake
Confidence 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,... -
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No 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 Blake
Training 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 Blake
How 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.... -
Photo by Kim Roe
How to Take a Riding Lesson – Eight Ways to be a Good Student
Many articles are written on how to find a good instructor. This article will focus... -
The Canter is a three-beat gait. Photo by Kim Roe.
Rhythm of the Gaits
“Rhythm is the term used for the characteristic sequence of footfalls and timing of a... -
When Your Trainer Yells “Go Forward”
The ability to ride your horse forward is an important basic no matter your discipline. ... -
Large Animal Rescue: Educate Yourself, Veterinarians, and First Responders in this Specialty Rescue
Many of us grew up watching “Lassie”. The poor collie kept busy leading rescuers to... -
Consider the Safety Risks of Riding or Driving During This Epidemic
A letter from concerned reader One of the things we may not think about is... -
The COVID-19 Dilemma
Information from a Veterinarian for Horse and Pet Owners COVID-19 is a term that has...