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Oregon Luxury Equestrian Home – Salem, OR

See Real Estate Ad here: https://horsesource.org/real-estate/oregon-luxury-equestrian-home Grand View perfectly captures the breathtaking panoramic mountain views offered by this property, located in Oregon’s wine country. Custom timber frame home with luxury amenities. Chef’s kitchen, 2 bonus rooms that could be additional bedrooms. Amazing master suite, large-covered decks for entertaining. Equestrian facility … Read More

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Whispering Winds Farm – Equestrian Property – Salem, OR

See Real Estate Ad here: https://horsesource.org/real-estate/whispering-winds-farm-equestrian-property Welcome to Whispering Winds Farm! This adorable home and its equestrian features will certainly be appealing to equestrian buyers. This property is located on a quiet dead-end road with easy access to Hwy 22 and I-5 North or South. Entering the horse facility, you … Read More

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Federal Court Overturns BLM’s Controversial Cash Incentive Adoption Program

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Image Courtesy American Wild Horse Conservation

The national Adoption Incentive Program was exposed by plaintiffs & The New York Times as a pipeline to slaughter for thousands of adopted wild horses and burros (DENVER, Colo., March 3, 2025) – In a landmark victory for wild horse protection, the United States District Court for the District of … Read More

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Trainer’s Corner: Defusing Trouble Under Saddle – Part 3

Response in Spite of Trouble
Photo by Natalie Longwell

Response in Spite of Trouble This month we wrap up our discussion on the principle of Response in Spite of Trouble, having covered the foundational understanding and some examples of situations starting on the ground. If you’ve not been reading along, I encourage you to check out the articles in … Read More

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OFFICIAL PROGRAM!! 24th Annual Northwest Horse Fair & Expo

Northwest Horse Fair & Expo

Check out the *OFFICIAL PROGRAM* for the 24th Annual Northwest Horse Fair & Expo, happening *THIS WEEKEND* March 21st, 22nd & 23rd, 2025 at the Linn Co Fair & Expo Center in Albany, Oregon! Check out the digital edition of the program or get a print copy at the expo! … Read More

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Help Pass the SAFE Act to Ban Horse Slaughter

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Image Courtesy Wild Beauty Foundation

We have an opportunity—and a responsibility—to protect America’s horses from a cruel and unnecessary fate. This week, Representatives Vern Buchanan (R-FL) and Jan Schakowsky (D-IL), along with Senators Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and Ben Ray Luján (D-NM), re-introduced the Save America’s Forgotten Equines (SAFE) Act, a bipartisan bill that would permanently … Read More

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Editor’s Postcard: Chores Don’t End When You’re Under the Weather

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Photo by Kim Roe

Horse Care Helps Me Go On I have the flu. I’m feeling sorry for myself, which I suppose is expected under the circumstances. But I’m especially snappy because it’s winter and I run a boarding barn and make my living giving riding lessons.  I’ve canceled lessons for the week, which … Read More

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Leading Wild Horse Conservation Organization Applauds Bipartisan Effort to End Horse Slaughter with SAFE Act Reintroduction

SAFE Act
Image Courtesy American Wild Horse Conservation

Ahead of AWHC’s Day of Action for National Horse Protection Day, the reintroduction of the SAFE Act marks a critical step toward safeguarding America’s horses from slaughter. (WASHINGTON D.C., February 27th, 2025) – Today, the nation’s leading wild horse conservation organization, the American Wild Horse Conservation applauds U.S. Senators Lindsey … Read More

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Durango® Boots Joins the AgPack® National Program Emphasizing Its Commitment to the Farm and Agricultural Community

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Today, Durango® Boots joined the AgPack® national program, which provides exclusive discounts and rebates to farmers and ranchers who purchase their qualifying vehicles from a dealer enrolled in the Certified Agriculture Dealer™ Program. For more information, visit – https://getagpack.com/durango-boots-agpack-offer Through this program, Durango® Boots will offer a 25% off discount … Read More

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Rider Wellness: Is Your Horse Training You?

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Michelle and her horse Vali on the tire at Riverside State Park Equestrian Area. Photo Credit Solveig Pederson.

Horses Can Teach Unaware Humans to Do Their Bidding A few years ago, I was having trouble getting the right-lead canter from my horse Vali. He’s a very athletic horse, and quite capable of cantering on the wrong lead around a circle. Sometimes I could get the right lead, but … Read More

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