January 2021 – The Northwest Horse Source

Milo the Mustang – A Young Horse’s Education Continues

January 31, 2021 by Northwest Horse Source

Article by: Tracey Hamilton and a Youth Dynamics Student Milo joined Stonewater Mustangs from a Nevada BLM Herd Management Area called the Pine Nut Mountains herd. He is athletic, pony-sized, curious, never-met-a-stranger, busy-all-the-time, and four years old. He arrived with solid ground training, and a trick… he lies down …

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IEA Welcomes USDF as Newest Member Partner

January 28, 2021 by Northwest Horse Source

The Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) is proud to announce that the United States Dressage Federation (USDF) has become the organization’s newest Member Partner. With this alliance, USDF will be named the title sponsor of the IEA Leading Dressage Rider at the IEA Dressage National Finals through 2023. Along with shared advertising opportunities and membership …

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12132 271st Ave SE, Monroe, WA – Pegasus with 47+ acres

July 24, 2021January 26, 2021 by Northwest Horse Source

PEGASUS, Landmark Equestrian Estate on Woods Creek. Pristine 47+ acres, comprised of two parcels, main residence and two caretaker homes. This magnificent property boasts 2 identical main barns. 19 Stalls in each, rubber paved aisleways, full length lofted hay storage. 60 x 120 Covered arena, 3 shed row barns with …

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Winter Hoof Pain – A Temporary but Serious Issue for Some Horses

January 25, 2021 by Northwest Horse Source

For some horses, temperature drops bring the onset of relentless hoof pain. Photo by Kim Roe

Article by Eleanor M. Kellon, VMD for ECIR Group Inc. Frozen and lumpy ground can make any horse hesitant and short-strided but cold-induced hoof pain is something different. Most horses are energized by cooler weather, bucking and playing exuberantly. But for some horses, temperature drops mean the temporary onset of …

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Old Bits: Horses 101 – English or Western?

January 23, 2021 by Northwest Horse Source

English or Western? Which Style of Riding Should I Learn? By Darleen Finnigan, Saddle Soar Ranch What is your dream for riding your horse? Do you want to show? Do dressage? Do jumping? Gaming? Do Western Pleasure? Or do you want to primarily trail ride, riding high mountains or desert …

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Old Bits: Horse Farm Management – Creating a Sacrifice Area Part 2

January 23, 2021 by Alayne Blickle

Creating & Using a Sacrifice Area: Your Start Now for Better Pastures Next Summer! Part II Probably the best thing you can do for your pasture is take your horses off of it in the winter. Confining your horses to a winter paddock or “sacrifice area” will greatly improve the …

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Old Bits: Focus on the Friendly Game – Conclusion

January 23, 2021 by Pat Parelli

Conclusion of Game Number 1, The Friendly Game by Pat Parelli This is the continuation of the first in a series examining the Parelli Natural Horse•Man•Ship (PNH) Seven Games and their role in establishing leadership as well as building a language between you and a horse … any horse. The …

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January 22, 2021 – Equine Infectious Anemia in Clackamas, OR

April 18, 2024January 23, 2021 by Equine Disease Communication Center

Source: State Veterinarian Number Confirmed: 1; Number Exposed: 13; Confirmed Case/Official Quarantine Facility Type: Private Facility; Notes: A horse at a private facility in Clackamas County has tested positive for Equine Infectious Anemia. For more information about EIA go to: https://aaep.org/sites/default/files/Documents/Outside%20Linked%20Documents/DiseaseFactsheet_EIA%20Cobranded.pdf; All information is sourced from http://equinediseasecc.org/alerts/outbreaks Equine Disease Communication CenterUpdates on current disease …

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Going for Magic – Breeding Horses is a Job for the Passionate

January 29, 2021January 22, 2021 by Kim Roe

Gus at his foal inspection in 2017. Photo by Kim Roe

Many things can go wrong between the time of matching a stallion to a mare and finally riding the consequential horse four (or more) years later. Problems can occur during gestation, foaling, weaning, and starting. Thousands of dollars will be spent—stud fees, veterinary fees, feed, farrier, and trainer. And then …

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CHA Region 1 Award Nominations still needed

January 29, 2021January 21, 2021 by Northwest Horse Source

What a year this has been. Even with us not meeting in person as a region this upcoming February, we are still selecting our Region 1 School Horse and Instructor of the Year Awards. We need your nominations! Submissions for nominations has been extended to January 31st, 2021. Please …

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Month: January 2021

Milo the Mustang – A Young Horse’s Education Continues

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IEA Welcomes USDF as Newest Member Partner

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12132 271st Ave SE, Monroe, WA – Pegasus with 47+ acres

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Winter Hoof Pain – A Temporary but Serious Issue for Some Horses

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Old Bits: Horses 101 – English or Western?

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Old Bits: Horse Farm Management – Creating a Sacrifice Area Part 2

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Old Bits: Focus on the Friendly Game – Conclusion

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January 22, 2021 – Equine Infectious Anemia in Clackamas, OR

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Going for Magic – Breeding Horses is a Job for the Passionate

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CHA Region 1 Award Nominations still needed

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