January 2021

FlySpur Ranch – Offering EquiShare to Benefit Riders and Horses

February 2, 2021January 19, 2021 by Northwest Horse Source

Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA) promotes excellence in safety and education by certifying riding instructors, accrediting equine facilities, producing educational conferences, and publishing educational resources. Go to www.CHA.Horse for more information. Article by Flyspur Ranch Fifteen years ago, Kevin and Therese Friedman moved from Washington, DC to Bend, Oregon to pursue …

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American Horse Publications Launches Fifth Equine Industry Survey, Sponsored by Zoetis

January 27, 2021January 18, 2021 by Northwest Horse Source

American Horse Publications (AHP) launches its fifth Equine Industry Survey at www.ahpequineindustrysurvey.com. Horse owners who live in the United States, are 18 years of age and older, and who currently own or manage at least one horse are invited to complete the survey by March 30, 2021. The survey, which …

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A Time to Rejuvenate – Looking Back Helps to Move Forward

January 16, 2021 by Karen Pickering

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Most of us agree that 2020 is a year we don’t want to relive. A pandemic, business closures, school closures, few (if any) gatherings or activities, and grief were the past year’s reality. Recently, I’ve seen a small ray of hope. I have the privilege to work a few Wednesday …

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Got the Grit? Apply Now!

January 13, 2021 by Northwest Horse Source

The Mustang Heritage Foundation (MHF) has opened applications for those interested in competing at one of three Extreme Mustang Makeovers slated for 2021. The events will take place June 24–26, 2021 in Lexington, KY; August 11–14, 2021 in Oklahoma City, OK; and October 15–16, 2021 in Logan Township, NJ. During all three …

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Market Conditions for the Real Estate Industry – Back to The Farm Movement Helps Move Equestrian Properties

January 10, 2021 by Allison Trimble

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This year the Northwest real estate market has found itself in usual circumstances. Many issues are a continuation of what we’ve been experiencing for a few years, but this year we saw some new factors layered on top. Low Inventory We’ve seen consecutive years of steady growth in home …

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Announcement: NW Horse Source Magazine is going all digital!

March 29, 2021January 7, 2021 by Karen Pickering

We’ve decided to stop the print publication with our January 2021 issue. More readers are heading online, so we’ve risen to the occasion! Our readers appreciate the collection of articles in our digital magazine so we’re continuing to provide ads with our quality editorial. We will have many new features …

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Dealing with Kissing Spines – Nine Points to Keep in Mind

January 7, 2021 by Sara Perkins, DVM

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It sometimes begins with a horse that becomes anxious under saddle, has unexplained spooking and bucking when ridden, refuses to go forward, and has an inability to make progress in training. Or maybe they just resist being mounted and are cold backed but then work out of it. Perhaps the …

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Book Review—The Five Horse Types – Traditional Chinese Medicine for Training and Caring for Every Horse

January 5, 2021January 4, 2021 by Northwest Horse Source

Dr. Ina Gösmeier is a classically trained veterinarian. She supports her Western medical practice with knowledge gained through the study of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). This handbook provides a basic introduction to the guiding principle of determining a horse’s type before making decisions about handling, care, training, or treatment. According to TCM …

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January 5, 2021January 1, 2021 by Northwest Horse Source

Northwest Horse SourceThe Northwest Horse Source is an independently owned and operated print and online magazine for horse owners and enthusiasts of all breeds and disciplines in the Pacific Northwest. Our contemporary editorial columns are predominantly written by experts in the region, covering the care, training, keeping and enjoyment of horses, …

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The Essential Halter – The Big Three: Flat, Round, and Special Purpose

January 15, 2021January 1, 2021 by Robert Eversole

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[sayit]If you have a horse or a mule, you own a halter. It may be plain, fancy, or have special uses, but you have one (or several) of these pieces of tack laying around. Let’s take a peek at some of the different types of halters and discuss how and …

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Month: January 2021

FlySpur Ranch – Offering EquiShare to Benefit Riders and Horses

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American Horse Publications Launches Fifth Equine Industry Survey, Sponsored by Zoetis

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A Time to Rejuvenate – Looking Back Helps to Move Forward

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Got the Grit? Apply Now!

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Market Conditions for the Real Estate Industry – Back to The Farm Movement Helps Move Equestrian Properties

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Announcement: NW Horse Source Magazine is going all digital!

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Dealing with Kissing Spines – Nine Points to Keep in Mind

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Book Review—The Five Horse Types – Traditional Chinese Medicine for Training and Caring for Every Horse

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