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Back Country Horsemen of Washington

May 4, 2020January 1, 2019 by Back Country Horsemen of Washington

Is Membership for You? By Ken Carmichael If you ask a half-dozen Back Country Horsemen (BCH) members why they belong to this organization, you will receive a half-dozen different answers. This is because BCH offers a wide variety of opportunities to its members. I could tell you why I …

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August 5, 2020January 1, 2019 by Northwest Horse Source

Custom rambler on 5 pastoral acres. This 4 bd, 2.5 bath, single story home features a flowing, open floorplan, large master suite with exterior doors, picture windows and sweeping natural light. Radiant heat, security system, A/C, tile floors, handicap accessible shower, Silestone counters in kitchen. 1 bd, 1 bath MIL …

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Slow Feeders for the Health of Your Horse

August 5, 2020January 1, 2019 by Alayne Blickle

Exploring Options By Alayne Blickle A lack of enrichment opportunities and boredom in horses can contribute to health issues such as weight gain, ulcers, stall vices (chewing, pawing, weaving, cribbing), fighting between horses, crabbiness under saddle, even colic. An increased exercise schedule, more turnout time, utilizing track paddocks, or …

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Regroup, Review, and Reset for The New Year

August 5, 2020January 1, 2019 by Karen Pickering

Are We Changing with the Times? By Karen Pickering I’ve been publishing the Northwest Horse Source for a long time. There’s this elusive goal to be a certain size or have a particular look. I always wanted this magazine to be much like a national magazine but offered free …

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Washington State Horse Park Gala

June 10, 2020January 1, 2019 by Northwest Horse Source

Attendees Raise Money to Support Park By WA State Horse Park Staff Thanks to the 250 gala attendees at Newcastle Golf Club in Newcastle, WA, on November 10th the Washington State Horse Park was able to raise $125,000. At least $60,000 of that will go toward the $4.9 million …

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Rikki Smeltzer – Playing for All the Marbles

June 30, 2020January 1, 2019 by Northwest Horse Source

One Woman’s Path to Success in Dressage By Deborah Cole Like many adult amateur riders, Rikki Smeltzer has a vision of competing successfully in equestrian sports. Born into a farming family, Rikki began riding at age 4. Her parents supported these early endeavors by enrolling her in 4-H at …

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Dealing with Thrush

August 5, 2020January 1, 2019 by Eleanor Blazer

Make a Resolution to Clean Hooves Daily By Eleanor Blazer Over the years we develop many habits — some good and some not so good. Habits are behaviors which become automatic over years of repetitiveness. Adding a new habit to our daily routine takes effort and concentration. New Year’s …

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Trainer’s Corner: How to Put Your Horse in Balance – Part 2

August 5, 2020January 1, 2019 by Lynn Palm

Bending Aids and an Exercise By Lynn Palm Last month I described what correct bend is, and the aids to achieve it. In this article I’ll review the key points and give you an exercise to help train your horse to bend correctly. Review of Bending When a horse …

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Willfully Guided: Managing Expectations when Buying a Horse Property – Part 1

August 5, 2020January 1, 2019 by Allison Trimble

Step by Step to Find the Perfect Place By Allison Trimble With the coming of the new year, many horse owners find themselves making the exciting step towards horse property ownership. Most horse people enjoy having their equine family members grazing at home, but the process can feel a …

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Buying Horses – Go Beyond Love

August 5, 2020January 1, 2019 by Kim Roe

by Kim Roe NWHS Editor As a professional trainer and instructor, I’ve given a lot of advice over the years about the kind of horse I want a student mounted on. I want the best for my clients and that means a safe, sound horse who helps them achieve …

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Slow Feeders for the Health of Your Horse

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Regroup, Review, and Reset for The New Year

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Washington State Horse Park Gala

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Rikki Smeltzer – Playing for All the Marbles

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Dealing with Thrush

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Trainer’s Corner: How to Put Your Horse in Balance – Part 2

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Willfully Guided: Managing Expectations when Buying a Horse Property – Part 1

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