May 2024 – The Northwest Horse Source

Media Barn: New in Books – Riding Out

May 30, 2024 by Northwest Horse Source

Strategies for Training Outside the Arena By Ingrid Klimke Olympic gold medalist Ingrid Klimke has long encouraged competitive equestrians to spend time riding outside the arena. Klimke learned to love trail riding and working outside the ring from her father, the admired dressage master Reiner Klimke, who insisted it be …

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From My Saddle: Expo Life

May 27, 2024 by Karen Pickering

Jody and John Lyons with Karen at the Northwest Horse Fair & Expo

Face to Face Interaction is the Best After returning home from the Northwest Horse Fair & Expo in Albany, Oregon, I realized how seeing familiar faces and meeting new people was the highlight of the trip. I was especially excited to see John Lyons again after several years. He and …

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Diamond-McNabb Ranch Horse Sale Announces 16th Annual Sale Schedule and Preview Day May 31st

May 25, 2024 by Press

DOUGLAS, Wyo. (May 21, 2024) – The Diamond-McNabb Ranch Horse Sale has announced its 16th annual sale will begin with a preview day on Friday, May 31st. Gates open at 3:00 PM and attendees are welcome to browse the arena and view the horses in an unofficial preview session throughout the afternoon. Diamond-McNabb …

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Trainer Profile: Ben Longwell of True West Horsemanship

May 24, 2024 by Northwest Horse Source

Photo Credit Natalie Longwell

Helping Riders Build Trust and Feel with Their Horses What is your name and location? Ben Longwell of True West Horsemanship, LLC from Pendleton, Oregon. What disciplines do you train/teach? We teach horsemanship for all disciplines, helping riders build strong partnerships through clearer communication. We do ranch roping and emphasize …

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Testing 1-2-3 – Strangles Research

May 23, 2024 by Press

Testing is an important part of a recovery plan from a Strangles outbreak. Photo Credit: Canva

Strangles, the highly contagious upper respiratory disease caused by the bacterium, Streptococcus equi (S. equi) has been front and centre on social media lately with numerous disease alerts being posted. These alerts are triggered by positive test results for S. equi and reported by an official laboratory to the provincial or state veterinary office. Given the …

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Mustang Challenge – Livestream event hosted by the Cowboy Entrepreneur, Scott Knudsen

May 22, 2024 by Press

Scott Knudsen – The Cowboy Entrepreneur

Mustang Challenge / South Point Arena, Las Vegas NV, July 11-13, 2024 – the richest western discipline national mustang competition. Mustang Champions, in partnership with the Bureau of Land Management and Western Horseman, is proud to announce that the inaugural event will be streamed live and on-demand through RideTV. The …

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Outbreak Alerts: May 20, 2024 Equine Influenza in Clallam County, WA

July 29, 2024May 21, 2024 by Equine Disease Communication Center

Confirmed Case(s) – No Quarantine Source: State Veterinarian’s Office Number Confirmed: 2 Number Exposed: UnknownFacility Type: Private FacilityComments: Horses purchased at livestock market. Under veterinary care. For more information about Equine Influenza, go to https://www.equinediseasecc.org/equine-influenza See past published Outbreak Alerts: https://nwhorsesource.com/category/news/alerts Equine Disease Communication CenterUpdates on current disease outbreaks are listed on our EDCC website as …

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New & Noteworthy: Back on Track® and the EQUUS Foundation

May 21, 2024 by Northwest Horse Source

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For the Love of Horses —“That phrase encapsulates why most of us started in this industry,” says James Ruder, CEO of Back on Track® USA. “From the time I was a young boy, horses were my respite. When chaos ensued at home or at school, I could go to the …

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Bolender Horse Park Under New Ownership: Join us for Exciting Changes Ahead

May 20, 2024 by Press

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Silver Creek, WA – Bolender Horse Park, a beloved destination for equestrian enthusiasts in Silver Creek, Washington, is thrilled to announce its transition to new ownership. Brett and Kristi, along with their family, are proud to take the reins of this iconic establishment. Mark and Lee, the previous owners, are …

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Rider Wellness: Shoveling Manure Adds Up

May 18, 2024 by Michelle Eames

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Horse Chores Burn Calories but You Still Need to Watch Your Diet I always think I’m not very fit and don’t exercise enough. I try to squeeze more exercise into my day, but I’m basically lazy. I like walking, at a slow casual speed (much like my Fjord horse), or …

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Media Barn: New in Books – Riding Out

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From My Saddle: Expo Life

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Diamond-McNabb Ranch Horse Sale Announces 16th Annual Sale Schedule and Preview Day May 31st

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Trainer Profile: Ben Longwell of True West Horsemanship

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Testing 1-2-3 – Strangles Research

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Mustang Challenge – Livestream event hosted by the Cowboy Entrepreneur, Scott Knudsen

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Outbreak Alerts: May 20, 2024 Equine Influenza in Clallam County, WA

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New & Noteworthy: Back on Track® and the EQUUS Foundation

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Bolender Horse Park Under New Ownership: Join us for Exciting Changes Ahead

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