January 2022 – Page 2 of 2 – The Northwest Horse Source

6407 Mt Baker Highway, Deming, WA – 30 acre farm

August 16, 2022January 10, 2022 by Brandi Coplen

Have you dreamed of owning a sprawling 30+ acre farm situated in the foothills, with a charming 3-bedroom farmhouse with the master suite on the main floor? The main living has a spacious open flow design with beautiful wood cabinets and a large kitchen island. The farm offers a 96’x60′ …

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IEA Hits All-Time Membership Record During 20th Anniversary Season

January 10, 2022 by Press

The Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) is celebrating their 20th Anniversary Season which runs July 1, 2021 to May 1, 2022. This season officially marks the largest membership season in IEA history with more than 14,135 active members nationwide riding and coaching Hunt Seat, Western and Dressage. Since its inception in 2002, …

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Whatcom Farm Expo is back

January 7, 2022January 6, 2022 by Press

Reminder to sign up to be an exhibitor at this year’s Whatcom Farm Expo 2022, taking place on April 23rd, 2022. We are still accepting exhibitors and speakers and look forward to working with you to put on a great event! 2022 Details: Whatcom Conservation District and Whatcom County Public …

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New Horse Riding Tracker App Launches in USA App Store

January 6, 2022January 5, 2022 by Press

Since its release in December, the HorseStrides horse riding tracker app, developed by Irish equestrian Elaine Heney has been downloaded in 38 countries including the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, UK, Ireland, Hungary, Costa Rica & Belgium. This remarkable iPhone app tracks your ride – distance, speed & location – …

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How to Find Your Best Horse – 7 Strategies for Horse Buyers

January 6, 2022January 3, 2022 by Kim Roe

Photo by Kim Roe

Most people acquire a horse by buying one. The process often involves hours on the phone, scrolling the internet, and viewing videos. The goal is to find the best possible horse for whatever purpose you have in mind, and there can be many pitfalls. The purchase price of a horse …

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Buying Horses and Houses – Similarities Abound in the Purchasing Process

January 3, 2022 by Allison Trimble

Allison and Blake with Blake's horse "Huckleberry" at their first show in Las Vegas, NV. Photo from Allison Trimble

It’s been a long time since I was focused on buying horses. Right now, I’m anxiously awaiting the vet check on a colt Blake (my real estate partner) and I are hoping to buy for next year’s NRHA futurity. At the same time, I am packing to fly to Fort …

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Mind Games – Create a Horse Who Thinks and Looks for Direction

January 3, 2022 by Steve Rother

The key to getting in sync with your horse’s mind is to resist the human instinct to stop when faced with something unexpected. Photo by Cara Crain

In this article, we discuss how you can influence your horse to choose the thinking part of the brain rather than the reactive part when faced with everyday decisions. The mind of the horse is very powerful and is a key component in creating an all-round partner. In our previous …

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Working through the Process – Breaking Goals Down into the Smallest Steps Leads to Success

January 3, 2022 by Robert Eversole

When working with mules or writing, I focus on where to begin, stay motivated through the hiccups, and keep working until the objective is accomplished. Photo from Robert Eversole

2021 was quite a year! We had a few excellent rides with the mules, attended a very worthwhile clinic, and started on an epic pack trip, which ended with me heading to the ER in a helicopter. I spent July through November writing a book because I couldn’t walk, ride, …

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Hog Fuel, Gravel, or Sand? Winter Footing Options for Equine Confinement Areas

January 3, 2022 by Alayne Blickle

One advantage of sand is that horses love to lie down and roll on it. Photo by Alayne Blickle.

The dead of winter usually comes with footing challenges for horse owners. It’s unhealthy for horses to stand in disease-causing muck and it’s difficult to get chores done when pushing a manure cart through ankle-deep mud. Plus, there are detrimental implications for the natural world around us since dirty water …

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Month: January 2022

6407 Mt Baker Highway, Deming, WA – 30 acre farm

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

IEA Hits All-Time Membership Record During 20th Anniversary Season

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

Whatcom Farm Expo is back

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

New Horse Riding Tracker App Launches in USA App Store

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

How to Find Your Best Horse – 7 Strategies for Horse Buyers

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

Buying Horses and Houses – Similarities Abound in the Purchasing Process

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

Mind Games – Create a Horse Who Thinks and Looks for Direction

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

Working through the Process – Breaking Goals Down into the Smallest Steps Leads to Success

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

Hog Fuel, Gravel, or Sand? Winter Footing Options for Equine Confinement Areas

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