January 2020 – Page 2 of 3 – The Northwest Horse Source

Northwest Horse Fair and Expo March 20 to 22 – The Perfect Event for Horse Lovers!

August 5, 2020January 1, 2020 by Carol Wilson

The Mane Attraction Rodeo Performance Team performs fast-paced precision drills to music. Photo credit: Alise Lamoreaux

World-class trainers, fancy dancing horses, beautiful breeds, stunning stallions, fast-paced precision drills, archers on galloping horses, and tons of trade show shopping! It’s all part of the Northwest Horse Fair and Expo 2020, presented by Akins Trailers, March 20 through March 22 at the Linn County Fair and Expo Center …

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Raising Baby – Bringing Up a Young Horse Offers Exceptional Horse/Human Relationship

August 5, 2020January 1, 2020 by Kim Roe

Gus as a foal. Photo by Julie Thornton.

Two years ago, I purchased a weanling colt I named Augustus. “Gus” is now two and a half and will soon begin his formal training. Honestly though, he’s been in training since he came to me as an 8-month-old colt. A Welsh Cob/Thoroughbred, he was bred by my friend Julie …

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Changes at The Northwest Horse Source

January 14, 2020January 1, 2020 by Karen Pickering

Some Thoughts on Moving in a New Direction; My New Year’s Blog I’ve been publishing the Northwest Horse Source Magazine for nearly 25 years. I’m grateful for the time spent in the business and the life that it has allowed me to live. For that I’m eternally grateful. The places …

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10th Annual Washington State Horse Expo March 6 – 8

June 12, 2020January 1, 2020 by Northwest Horse Source

Stacy Westfall

The 10th Annual Washington State Horse Expo at the Clark County Event Center in Ridgefield, Washington is upon us! The Washington State Horse Expo is one of the top equine events in the Northwest that attracts thousands of horse enthusiasts from all over the Western United States. Every year the …

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RestoraPet Introduces Rejuvenating Supplements for Cats and Horses

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

Cats and horses can now receive the same rejuvenating supplements as man’s best friend, thanks to RestoraPet’s new vet-approved line of supplements for feline and equine family members. The new feline formulas of RestoraPet and RestoraPet Hemp are tuna flavored for a cat’s enjoyment, while the apple-carrot flavored equine versions are sold in larger bottles with pumps, making them …

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Showstopping Shine is Easier Than Ever with Farnam’s New Laser Sheen® Finishing Spray

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

Farnam is pleased to introduce Laser Sheen® Dazzling Shine & Detangler Finishing Spray, an innovative new way to give your horse a consistent showring shine, even in hard-to reach places. It combines the trusted formula of Laser Sheen Dazzling Shine & Detangler with a 360-degree continuous spray bottle for an …

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Tips for Buying a Kid’s Horse – Youth Horses Need Special Qualities to be Suitable for the Job

August 5, 2020January 1, 2020 by Kenton Wright

Photo by Kenton Wright

So, it’s time to get that horse-crazy child of yours a four-legged creature affectionately known as a “pony”. How do you go about deciding what’s right for this next phase of life? What do you look for? As a father of a horse loving 7-year-old boy, I’ve had to answer …

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Baby, It’s Cold Outside – Tips for Winter Horse Care

August 5, 2020January 1, 2020 by Allison Trimble

Allison’s son helping with winter chores. Photo by Allison Trimble.

This morning it was a balmy 27 degrees at the barn. In the Pacific Northwest, we worry about mud management during the winter months, often forgetting about freezing temperatures until they are upon us. My horsey childhood in Alaska was spent more than half the year in the dark and …

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What to Look For in a Trail Horse or Mule – Finding Cocoa

August 5, 2020January 1, 2020 by Robert Eversole

Photo by Robert Eversole

For years I’ve thought the perfect trail mount would be an Icelandic Mule. Well, I finally found one while leading trail-riding clinics in Canada. Meet Cocoa. Cocoa is a 13.1 hand molly mule out of an Icelandic mare. She’s 14 years old and as green as the grass in Washington …

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Above-Ground Burial Options for Equines – An Interview with Michelle Melaragno of Compassionate Composting

June 12, 2020January 1, 2020 by Alayne Blickle

Photo by Alayne Blickle

This past fall I was a presenter at the Best Horse Summit in Maine. While there, I had the opportunity to tour a unique equine business, Compassionate Composting, which deals exclusively with composting dead horses. Before you wrinkle up your nose and turn away, ponder the fact that in many …

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Month: January 2020

Northwest Horse Fair and Expo March 20 to 22 – The Perfect Event for Horse Lovers!

Thank you for supporting the businesses that support The Northwest Horse Source

Raising Baby – Bringing Up a Young Horse Offers Exceptional Horse/Human Relationship

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Changes at The Northwest Horse Source

Thank you for supporting the businesses that support The Northwest Horse Source

10th Annual Washington State Horse Expo March 6 – 8

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RestoraPet Introduces Rejuvenating Supplements for Cats and Horses

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Showstopping Shine is Easier Than Ever with Farnam’s New Laser Sheen® Finishing Spray

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Tips for Buying a Kid’s Horse – Youth Horses Need Special Qualities to be Suitable for the Job

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Baby, It’s Cold Outside – Tips for Winter Horse Care

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What to Look For in a Trail Horse or Mule – Finding Cocoa

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Above-Ground Burial Options for Equines – An Interview with Michelle Melaragno of Compassionate Composting

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