Partnership Supports 4-H Leaders Through Youth Trailblazer Program NELSONVILLE, Ohio (February 2024) – Georgia Boot, America’s hardest-working boot for more than 85 years, is extending its partnership through 2026 with 4-H by creating promotional programs that directly benefit 4-H clubs in local communities and nationally. For more than 100 years, … Read More
Embracing Nature’s Clock Most people experience time as a linear construct with every second tracked by our devices, rushing through life until nature demands that we stop. But I feel a shift when I’m on the trail, slowly making my way into the wilderness; time slows down and stretches in … Read More
Planning an advertising calendar is crucial for organized and effective marketing. Here’s a simple outline for a monthly advertising calendar: I have always enjoyed working with my customers on their advertising. It may seem like a great deal of work but actually if you follow this step by step, you … Read More
The Horse Owner’s Guide to Farriery and Hoof Care By Steven Kraus with Katie Navarra Horses’ hooves are integral to their overall health, their athletic ability, and ultimately, their longevity. But not all horses are the same. The individual needs of each horse require an understanding of responsible, informed hoofcare … Read More
Undercover Horses!How do horses mysteriously break through the most guarded heart? Does anyone know? Horses invite connection. They are curious and each of the nine horses at Windy Acres Farm seems to know exactly who to invite into their hearts when a new group arrives for Unbridled Spirit’s programs. In … Read More
Moving Forward and Embracing Digital Communication 2023 was a year of big changes for The Northwest Horse Source. The November/December issue was the final print edition of the magazine and we’re now an all-digital magazine and website. This was a tough decision for me, but the print version of the … Read More
by Nikki Alvin-Smith Do you know the artful ways to make small spaces feel like big places? Interior design knowledge can help you make the most of your horse barn tack room space. Improve the form, fit and functionality with these simple approaches to design. These methods are all easy … Read More
WASHINGTON, Virginia, February 13, 2024 – Celebrate Valentine’s Day this year by telling Wendy Murdoch how much you and your horse love your SURE FOOT Equine Balance Pads and you could win up to $500 in Pads! SURE FOOT Pads challenge a horse’s balance, activate proprioception, work small posture muscles, and … Read More
Source WSDA Confirmed Case(s) – Official Quarantine Number Confirmed: 1Number Suspected: 9Number Exposed: 27Number Euthanized: 5Facility Type: Private FacilityComments: Update 2/21/2024: In the outbreak in Spokane County, horses have experienced the abortion and neurologic forms of the disease. The last EHM case reported on the quarantined premises was on 2/15/24. There is NO evidence of lateral … Read More
Pay Attention to Four Crucial Areas It was an ordinary late summer day—dry and warm, the perfect moment to be on horseback. We had been riding daily since mid June and had led almost 1000 kids, ages 8 to 10, out on trail rides. Most of them were first-time riders, … Read More
