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Expos Provide Learning Opportunities and Fun!

Horses and Recreation Go Together By Karen Pickering   I’ve been publishing The Northwest Horse Source for over 22 years now. Just back from the Northwest Horse Fair & Expo, I’m reminded how fortunate I am to be in the industry I love. At the expo, I had a chance …

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Kerrits’ New Side Pass Pocket Breech Works as Hard as You Do

New for Spring 2018, the Side Pass Pocket Breech is like the women who wear them—feminine and hard working. “I absolutely love the new Gripsoft™ patch fabric that Kerrits is offering on this breech,” says Kerrits team rider Jessica Heidemann. “It’s extremely soft and supple, moving with you, and letting …

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Book Review

The Girl on the Dancing Horse  By Charlotte Dujardin   Charlotte Dujardin and her charismatic horse Valegro burst onto the international sports scene with their record–breaking performance at the 2012 Olympic Games in London. The world was captivated by the young woman with the dazzling smile and her dancing horse. Dujardin …

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4 Tips for Winning the Hoof Health War

Handy Hoof Hints, Part 2 By Carole Herder   This is not a discussion on the more serious hoof related issues such as laminitis, deformity, injury, or navicular disease. It’s a simple overview of common hoof problems and their causes, origins and some basic considerations for treatment. Nutrients The hoof …

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Horses and Music

Dr. Getty

Study Shows Music Helps Horses Perform Better By Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D.   Researchers from Poland[i] set out to determine the effect of music played in the barn on the emotional state of race horses. Many horse owners have found that music has an apparent calming effect on fear, aggression, and overall stress. Race horses, in particular, have demands …

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On Having Grit – Just Show Up!

By Laura Schonberg   What I know about the women that I “horse” with is that we don’t need a reason to be with our horses. With warmer, drier weather and more daylight in our waking hours, it’s even easier to prioritize getting out to the barn. During the spring …

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Creating Financial Sustainability on Horse Properties

Can Being Eco-Friendly Help Your Bottom Line? By Alayne Blickle   Have you heard the old joke about how to make a small fortune with horses? The punchline: by starting out with a large fortune. Does making money on horse acreage need to be this way? We explored this topic …

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Joe Watt Canyon Prize Ride—May 19, 2018

 Fun Event to Fund Lord Hill Park Signs   In sunny Thorp, Washington spring is in full swing with blooming lupine, lilacs, and balsamroot. Get a jump on your trail riding season by starting off the year with the Joe Watt Canyon Prize Ride. This ride is hosted by the …

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Canine or Wolf Teeth?

Removal of Wolf Teeth Necessary Before Training Begins By Eleanor Blazer   During a conversation with a new horse owner she mentioned that her trainer had recommended she have the canine teeth removed from her mare. After asking a few questions, I figured out either the horse’s trainer or owner …

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Arena Footing Considerations

Don’t Cut Corners on Correct Footing By Dustin Gruetter   Does choosing arena footing make your head spin? It seems complicated because it is! Of course, equestrians know that caring for horses is no easy task. Poor footing will subject your horse to increased risk of injury and long-term degenerative …

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