Northwest Rider Magazine

04/10/2025

This is what inspiration looks like — not loud or planned, but found in the in-between.

Between the dishes and the deadlines. Between getting ready for work or heading to the barn.

You just look up, and for a heartbeat, the world is still.

A stolen moment of grateful peace.

The horse at the end of the rainbow is Buttons — ancient, stubborn, willful, and still a little frisky. She’s carried her rider on countless adventures and now enjoys a well-earned retirement. Arthritis may have slowed her steps, but her spirit? Still unstoppable.

Seeing her standing there, right at the base of that rainbow, felt like a reminder: good things come with age, with wisdom, and with the background of a life well-lived.

This view greeted me this morning — coffee in one hand, pen in the other.
The kind of quiet that stirs ideas and settles the soul.
More words are on their way, born from mornings like this — when inspiration whispers through the steam and sunrise. ☕🌤️

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01/09/2025

Keep getting better.

You just get better.

30/08/2025

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30/08/2025

What are you saying before you swing a leg over? Say this out loud:
• I breathe first.
• I soften my ask.
• My job is clarity, not control.
• I ride the horse I have today.
• Progress can be quiet.
• I release on the try.

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29/08/2025

What’s one small win you had with your horse this week?
A softer halt, a calmer eye, a longer exhale—let’s name it. ✨
Drop it below so we can cheer each other on.

28/08/2025

Rider tip: If tension shows up, make the task smaller and the release bigger.

Short reps. Clear yes. End on the try. 💨

27/08/2025

Training gets clearer when our thoughts do.

The Horsemanship Journal: 6-Month Training & Connection Log helps us track sessions, reflect honestly, and see real progress—without pressure. 🖊️
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26/08/2025

“Ride the horse we have today—not the one we remember or the one we wish for.”
Presence makes better rides. 🐴

25/08/2025

What's your intention with your horse this week?

Fill us in!

24/08/2025

When the world feels loud, we choose a quieter pace in the barn.
Loose rein. Open heart. Present, not perfect.
“Be still, and know that I am God.” —Psalm 46:10

✍️ Journal prompt: Where could we trade urgency for presence this week?

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23/08/2025

Feeling stuck but wanting more with your horse? Start small, start honest.

Bridle Your Goals is a gentle clarity + planning guide built for real barn life. 📝

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23/08/2025

Show us your view between the ears—trail, arena, or pasture. 📸🐎
Let’s fill the feed with moments that make this life worth it.