The Northwest Horse Source’s journey with John Cloe began in March of 2000. I was a newbie in the magazine publishing business and was embarking on my very first horse expo with the magazine. It was a big adventure and a long drive—nearly seven hours to Linn County Fairgrounds in … Read More
World-class trainers, fancy dancing horses, beautiful breeds, stunning stallions, fast-paced precision drills, archers on galloping horses, and tons of trade show shopping! It’s all part of the Northwest Horse Fair and Expo 2020, presented by Akins Trailers, March 20 through March 22 at the Linn County Fair and Expo Center … Read More
Two years ago, I purchased a weanling colt I named Augustus. “Gus” is now two and a half and will soon begin his formal training. Honestly though, he’s been in training since he came to me as an 8-month-old colt. A Welsh Cob/Thoroughbred, he was bred by my friend Julie … Read More
Some Thoughts on Moving in a New Direction; My New Year’s Blog I’ve been publishing the Northwest Horse Source Magazine for nearly 25 years. I’m grateful for the time spent in the business and the life that it has allowed me to live. For that I’m eternally grateful. The places … Read More
The 10th Annual Washington State Horse Expo at the Clark County Event Center in Ridgefield, Washington is upon us! The Washington State Horse Expo is one of the top equine events in the Northwest that attracts thousands of horse enthusiasts from all over the Western United States. Every year the … Read More
Cats and horses can now receive the same rejuvenating supplements as man’s best friend, thanks to RestoraPet’s new vet-approved line of supplements for feline and equine family members. The new feline formulas of RestoraPet and RestoraPet Hemp are tuna flavored for a cat’s enjoyment, while the apple-carrot flavored equine versions are sold in larger bottles with pumps, making them … Read More
Farnam is pleased to introduce Laser Sheen® Dazzling Shine & Detangler Finishing Spray, an innovative new way to give your horse a consistent showring shine, even in hard-to reach places. It combines the trusted formula of Laser Sheen Dazzling Shine & Detangler with a 360-degree continuous spray bottle for an … Read More
So, it’s time to get that horse-crazy child of yours a four-legged creature affectionately known as a “pony”. How do you go about deciding what’s right for this next phase of life? What do you look for? As a father of a horse loving 7-year-old boy, I’ve had to answer … Read More
This morning it was a balmy 27 degrees at the barn. In the Pacific Northwest, we worry about mud management during the winter months, often forgetting about freezing temperatures until they are upon us. My horsey childhood in Alaska was spent more than half the year in the dark and … Read More
For years I’ve thought the perfect trail mount would be an Icelandic Mule. Well, I finally found one while leading trail-riding clinics in Canada. Meet Cocoa. Cocoa is a 13.1 hand molly mule out of an Icelandic mare. She’s 14 years old and as green as the grass in Washington … Read More
