Editor's Note: July 24, 2009

We don't have a reader story for you today (I hope that means you're all out riding your horses!) so I just wanted to let you know about a few things going on here at The Northwest Horse Source.

First, we're thinking about opening up this reader story spot to reader-submitted videos as well. What's your opinion? Take the poll on our home page to let us know if you're interested in that and other video offerings. You can also leave a comment on this post if you'd like to say a bit more.

In other news, we just opened up a photo contest! The first announcement went out in our reader newsletter, and details will follow in the next newsletter, which comes out August 5th. Want to get in on the contest? If you aren't already signed up for the newsletter, just click here and fill in the form. The NWHS e-newsletter contains Northwest news and event highlights, links to articles of interest, a look at what's ahead at NWHS, and more.

Speaking of what's ahead, we have a new Trainer's Corner series starting in September. After numerous reader requests over the past year, we've found a driving trainer who is willing to share her expertise and give NWHS readers a bit of a background on driving and the basics to get you started. Look for the first part of this three-part series from Kayo Fraser of the Fraser School of Driving in the September issue!