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From My Saddle: Fall Colors

November 18, 2024 by Karen Pickering

Embracing the Season I went for a ride this morning. What a beautiful day and a splendid way to start the day. Sometimes when I’m stuck on a challenge in my office, I find it helps to pull myself away and get some perspective on the back of my horse. …

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Why forage is the cornerstone of a working ranch horse’s diet

November 15, 2024 by Press

Ranch horses need a forage-based diet for their health, energy and overall performance. Photo Credit Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife.

Texas A&M AgriLife expert explains the importance of keeping forage as a main source of nutrition November 4, 2024 – by Alex Cozzitorto For ranch horses, a forage-based diet is not just a recommendation; it’s essential for their health, energy and overall performance. Understanding their unique digestive system helps highlight why forage …

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Small Farm Makeover: Storage Tips for Barn Managers

November 14, 2024November 14, 2024 by Alayne Blickle

Blanket hooks numbered corresponding to stall numbers. Photo Courtesy Alayne Blickle.

Keeping Barns Organized and Clutter-Free Aids Safety and Sanity Norma Stein has ridden and owned horses for over 50 years. She started out in hunters and transitioned to eventing, eventually spending most of her years in dressage. Now she thinks of herself as “a retired dressage rider who trail rides …

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70 Years Strong: The United States Pony Clubs’ Impact on the Horse World

November 14, 2024November 13, 2024 by Press

October 31, 2024 (Lexington, KY) — Over the past seven decades, the United States Pony Clubs (USPC) has served more than 175,000 members and counting. For many, Pony Club is the start of lifelong involvement with horses. But the impact of USPC extends far beyond the barn. In addition to horse …

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Save a Forgotten Equine’s Fall Into Winter Hay Drive!

November 9, 2024 by Press

SAFE’s Fall Into Winter Hay Drive – Raising $70k to feed horses in 2025 Save a Forgotten Equine’s Winter Hay Drive goal is to raise $70k by the end of November to pay for the hay and grain we will need to feed our herd in 2025. This is the …

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Featured Story: Age is Just a Number Until it Adds Up to 100!

November 8, 2024 by Deborah Cole

Photo Credit Carolynn Bunch

Washington State Rider Achieves USDF Century Club Status When Blaine, Washington resident Diane Moon began riding horses at age 50, she knew she was unlike a lot of her peers who had begun riding at much younger ages. What she lacked in youthful pony club and summer camp experiences on horseback, …

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Editor’s Postcard: How’s Your Friend’s Horse?

November 6, 2024November 6, 2024 by Kim Roe

Photo Courtesy Kim Roe

Horse People, Let’s Support Each Other When I was a broke twenty-something college student, I had the opportunity to take a lesson from a local grand prix-level dressage rider, Stephanie Blockley-Clarke. I hitched a ride for my horse, Sailor, and myself with a woman from the barn where I boarded …

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Cover Story: Vista Verde Ranch Ushers in a New Era of Dude Ranching

November 6, 2024November 4, 2024 by Northwest Horse Source

Photos by Jad Davenport

Colorado Guest Ranch Now Offers Year-Round Activities by Tessa Yannone Western dude ranches typically see the bulk of their guest bookings in the busy summer season with trail rides, hiking, biking, fishing, hearty comfort food, and evening entertainment that includes live music and line dancing. When Vista Verde Guest Ranch, …

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Northwest Horse Source Magazine’s November 2024 Issue IS HERE!

October 31, 2024 by Northwest Horse Source

Explore the complete digital edition of the November 2024 The Northwest Horse Source Northwest Horse SourceThe Northwest Horse Source is an independently owned and operated print and online magazine for horse owners and enthusiasts of all breeds and disciplines in the Pacific Northwest. Our contemporary editorial columns are predominantly written by experts in …

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Why Isn’t Your Advertising Working? Uncovering the Common Pitfalls and How to Fix Them

October 28, 2024 by Karen Pickering

From Reach to Relevance: What Every Advertiser Should Know to Maximize Impact In today’s competitive market, advertising is essential. But if you’re finding that your ads aren’t yielding the results you expected, you’re not alone. Here are the top reasons why advertising efforts may fall short and how you can …

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