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Bodee Gudmundson – Passionate About Rodeo and Aiming for the National Finals Rodeo

Photo by Phyllis Jess

The Northwest Horse Source is celebrating youth in action. This column features young equine enthusiasts from all over the Northwest who inspire, uplift, or just have fun with horses. The future of the horse industry depends on youth participation. We look forward to sharing their stories and adventures! If you’re … Read More

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36th Annual Idaho Horse Expo – April 8-10, 2022

Photos courtesy of Idaho Horse Council

The 36th annual Idaho Horse Expo will be held April 8-10, 2022 at the Ford Idaho Horse Park in Nampa, Idaho.  If you are a horse lover of any age, you can’t miss this event.  The Expo features internationally known clinicians as well as local clinicians and trainers. The featured … Read More

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Ty Friedrich and Broke-N-Rode Ranch – Livingston, Montana Trainer Focuses on Faith and the Three Rs in Training

Photos by Sarah Friedrich

Name? Ty Friedrich   Farm or Ranch Name? Broke-N-Rode Ranch (BNRR)   Where are you located? Livingston, Montana   What aspect of the horse business are you involved with? We specialize in Western riding, equitation, performance; also, basic reining, cutting and cowhorse as well as trail and obstacle work. We … Read More

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Don’t Forget About Your Older Horses – Senior Horses Bring Wisdom and Experience to their Jobs

Decades ago, before the advancement in veterinary care we now enjoy, horses over the age of 20 were considered very old and rarely ridden. They were “put out to pasture” and unfortunately often forgotten about. These days though, many horses in their 20s (and beyond) still live useful and productive … Read More

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Bringing Communities Together- Grateful for Faithful Friends and Customers

2021 was a year of incredible change for me and my husband Mark. It was both exciting and scary to leave our home of 35 years and move 1500 miles across the country to a completely different climate and culture. Making new friends and building relationships feels like completely starting … Read More

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Kentucky Equine Industry Joins Forces to Assist Horse Owners Affected by Deadly Tornadoes

Multiple equine organizations in the Commonwealth have joined forces to assist horse owners who have been affected by last week’s tornado outbreak. Equine and ag-specific donations will be accepted at the Kentucky Horse Park December 18-20, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Signage will point donors to the exact location … Read More

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Cavallo’s Trek Hoof Boots Top Santa’s List for Shod or Barefoot Horses

Cavallo Horse & Rider’s Trek Hoof Boots top the gift-giving list for all horses this season. Whether shod or barefoot, the boots provide the traction and support to help all feel comfortable and refreshed after trailer rides or while performing on the trail or in the arena. Cavallo is the source for … Read More

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Do Web Banners Really Work?

There are many questions about the effectiveness of online web banners. In recent years we have seen an increase in the number of viewers online. Do you wonder how effective banners are? Here’s an interesting fact: In the last 30 days we have delivered 270,524 impressions to our advertisers. Wow! … Read More

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Outbreak Alert: December 13, 2021 – Strangles in Washington

Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Source: Washington State Veterinary Office Number Confirmed: 1; Number Exposed: 7; Facility Type: Rescue Facility; Notes: The facility is self quarantined and working with a veterinarian. 4 or 5 other horses on the property that have been isolated. For more information about Strangles go to: Strangles factsheet

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