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Spring Cleaning

August 5, 2020May 1, 2017 by Allison Trimble

Months of snow, wind and rain can take a toll on fences.

Coming Out of a Northwest Winter by Allison Trimble After 16 years living through the transition from Pacific Northwest winter to spring, I think I have the routine down. Beginning in February I start counting the days until daylight savings time, followed by another month or so of waiting …

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Your coop doesn’t need to smell “fowl”

August 5, 2020May 1, 2017 by Northwest Horse Source

Introducing Sweet PDZ Coop Refresher For many backyard chicken keepers and homesteaders, having a stinky chicken coop is a fowl keeping fact of life, however the coop odors do not need to be foul and unhealthy. For certain it can be a real challenge to keep up with coop …

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Time to Recharge

August 5, 2020May 1, 2017 by Karen Pickering

May is the Gateway to Summer by Karen Pickering I recently attended three expos and finalized the April issue of the Northwest Horse Source. As I write this, I’m bursting with new ideas. Horse events always get me charged up! There are so many great products to see, clinics …

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How to Create a Confinement Area

August 5, 2020May 1, 2017 by Alayne Blickle

Choose the safest fencing you can for your sacrifice area.

Sacrifice Areas Essential for Pasture Health by Alayne Blickle Probably the most important aspect of managing pasture is the time when you take your horses off your pasture. Grasses should not be grazed below 3-4 inches, and horses should not be on pasture when soil is saturated. You can …

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Kick It Up! Expo at Washington State Horse Park

November 9, 2017May 1, 2017 by Northwest Horse Source

Lots to See and Do, June 3 & 4 The Washington State Horse Park in Cle Elum, Washington invites you to their Kick It Up Expo, June 3 and 4, 2017. The Washington State Horse Park is a non-profit organization that exists to serve the needs of horse enthusiasts …

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How the Environment Affects Hoof Health

June 30, 2020May 1, 2017 by Tab Pigg

Hooves Change with Seasons by Tab Pigg Seasonal weather changes have a major effect on horses’ hooves. Hooves change with the weather and may require extra attention and treatment. Ignoring environmental impact on hooves can lead to sole deterioration or other harmful consequences. When it comes to a horse’s …

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Extreme Mustang Makeover Announces 2017 Lineup

May 4, 2020May 1, 2017 by Northwest Horse Source

Building on the success of its 10-year anniversary tour in 2016, Extreme Mustang Makeover (EMM) returns in 2017 and continues to deliver on its mission of finding adoptive homes for American mustangs. The EMM program, created and produced by the Mustang Heritage Foundation (MHF) in partnership with the Bureau of …

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May 2017 Cover Story: Montana Hill Guest Ranch

August 5, 2020May 1, 2017 by Kim Roe

Relax, Explore, and Revitalize in the South Cariboo by Elaine Dillabaugh and Kim Roe Montana Hill Guest Ranch in Bridge Lake, British Columbia began 25 years ago and operated into the 1990s. Recently purchased and renovated by Alan and Elaine Dillabaugh, they are welcoming guests beginning this month. The …

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Cleaning the Tack Room

November 2, 2017May 1, 2017 by Aliena Hook

How to Find Your Tack a New Home by Aliena Hook If you’re like most equestrians, you collect tack. It might be piled in boxes, tack lockers, or lying around the barn. We might have grand ideas to sell the tack we don’t need or no longer want, but …

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Breathe Anxiety Away

November 14, 2017May 1, 2017 by Alys Culhane

Controlled Breathing First Step in Centered Riding by Alys Culhane I’m a returning rider who acquired more than my share of fear-based baggage during my thirty-year riding hiatus. This metaphorical suitcase sprung open and spewed its contents ten years ago when I started riding my 4-year-old mare, Raudi. In …

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Month: May 2017

Spring Cleaning

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Your coop doesn’t need to smell “fowl”

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Time to Recharge

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How to Create a Confinement Area

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Kick It Up! Expo at Washington State Horse Park

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How the Environment Affects Hoof Health

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Extreme Mustang Makeover Announces 2017 Lineup

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May 2017 Cover Story: Montana Hill Guest Ranch

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Cleaning the Tack Room

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Breathe Anxiety Away

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