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Media Barn: New in Books – The Dutchess of Chadwick

The Dutchess of Chadwick
Cover Artwork: From original oil on canvas painting “Waves Apart” by artist Nikki Alvin-Smith

Grand Prix Dressage Competitor Writes Novel Professional writer and Grand Prix dressage competitor Nikki Alvin-Smith is pleased to share news of her latest creative work, The Dutchess of Chadwick. “This is a new avenue for me—a tree-lined one replete with parasols, paramours and passion set in the Gilded Age, with … Read More

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Resilience & Self-Regulation: 1-Day Mindfulness With Horses Workshop – September 13th, 2025 – Bellingham, WA

As women over 40, you often face relentless stress and burnout for simply being a master of “all the things”. It can leave you feeling depleted, and that’s why we created this program. This summer, we invite you to join us for a one-day, equine‑assisted mindfulness-based stress management program. This … Read More

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Fire Mountain Trail 5 Generation Sportsman ONLINE Auction #1 (of 3) – April 23rd-29th, 2025 – Sedro Woolley, WA

We have been here at this location accumulating STUFF for over 35 years, AND we have 5 generations of GREAT STUFF that we are dealing with! A friend suggested that we have an “on-line” sale – So here we go ! See event info here: https://horsesource.org/event/fire-mountain-trail-5-generation-sportsman-online-auction-1-of-3

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Editor’s Postcard: All the Beautiful Horses

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Exo & Kim. Photo Courtesy Kim Roe

Receiving Comfort from Special Friends Long Gone Throughout my life I’ve mined my imagination when I need to escape stressful situations. I use this skill to transport myself to a happy place and time. Memory is my greatest tool as I close my eyes, breathe, and think of some places … Read More

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Trainer’s Corner: Is Your Horse Supple?

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Photo by Kim Roe

Signs, Symptoms, and Solutions for Improving Your Horse’s Flexibility Riding a horse who has achieved a high degree of suppleness gives a wonderful feeling to its rider. A supple horse moves fluidly and freely over the ground. Its hind legs reach well under its body while bending the joints of … Read More

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Outbreak Alerts: April 14, 2025 Equine Influenza in King County, WA

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Confirmed Case(s) – No Quarantine Source: State Veterinarian Office and Attending Veterinarian Number Confirmed: 2Facility Type: Private Facility Comments: Under vet 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

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Business Profile: Lazaris Sport Horses

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Photo by Julia Ann Photography

Celeste Lazaris Helps Clients See, Connect, and Relieve their Horse’s Pain Why did you get started in business? Horses saved my life as a kid, and I wanted to spend my life looking for ways to give back to them. What is your history with horses? I worked with troubled … Read More

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“Why It Matters: Letting Businesses Know Where You Found Them”

Helping Businesses Measure Results In today’s world, there are so many ways to advertise — social media, search engines, print, digital magazines, newsletters, even podcasts. With so many options, it can be hard for businesses to know what’s truly working. That’s where you come in. As a longtime publisher of … Read More

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New & Noteworthy: $20,000 in Student Scholarships Offered by Purina Animal Nutrition

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Photo Courtesy Purina Animal Nutrition

Purina Animal Nutrition, along with the Land O’Lakes Foundation, has reopened its annual scholarship program designed to assist students with experience in livestock production and animal stewardship in pursuing their passions and furthering their education. Scholarship funds aim to support incoming and current college or vocational students involved in animal agriculture. … Read More

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Hearts, Horses & Handguns: All Inclusive Mother/Daughter Retreat Building Confidence Together – May 2-4, 2025 – Pateros, WA

All-Inclusive Mother-Daughter Retreat | May 2–4 | 35% Off You asked, and we listened. We’ve adjusted the schedule to better fit busy lives—now Friday afternoon to Sunday—so teens don’t miss school, and you don’t miss out. With a shorter format comes a reduced rate, but all the heart, connection, and … Read More

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