Northwest Horse Source 
A New Novel from Blind Author Berna King The Unexpected Gift follows two families whose lives are torn apart by two tragic events. After one of those events leaves a young girl blinded, the families are brought together through a therapeutic equestrian center and must overcome challenges like … Read More
Breeding Considerations in the Older Mare by Brandi Holohan, DVM, Pilchuck Veterinary Hospital Breeding horses has changed significantly from what it has been in the past. Previously, broodmares were maintained for bloodlines or for performance ability and performance mares would be retired from show and then begin the broodmare career. … Read More
Ideas for Joyful Learning by Jutta Weimers The films Playing with Horses accompany Jutta Wiemers’ book From Leading to Liberty and are meant to inspire fun with horses in a way to achieve perfect partnership. All the proposed games are beneficial to the horse: they will keep his body healthy, … Read More
15 Safety Tips for All Seasons by Laurie Cerny Author’s note: In November our barn, with which I have taken every safety precaution possible, could have burned down. Had I not ridden that morning I may have not noticed that a spot on an electrical outlet in our bathroom … Read More
Tips for Backing a Smooth Circle by Marilyn Pineda A couple of gals recently brought their horses to the trail course at Fire Mountain. Bonnie had been here previously as a participant in the Obstacle Challenge Play Day we held in October, but was still interested in listening in … Read More
How this New Therapy Heals Horses by Kimberly Barber Texas-based performance and show horse trainer Steve Cruse was given a grim prognosis for his client’s four-year-old appaloosa mare “Katelyn” after she foundered in June 2012. Venogram images—x-rays which show blood flow—of her feet in September 2012 revealed that in … Read More
The Intriguing Mystery of the Kiger Mustang by Marlin Greene The locals had warned me people spend a lot of time looking, but often never find the Kiger Mustangs. Regardless, about half-way up the mountain I see them — maybe twenty or so — casually searching for what little … Read More
Get Exposure for Your Club in 2014! Join the Northwest Washington Fair Equine Event Center Sponsorship Program and get great exposure for your club. The Northwest Washington Fair is pleased to announce Northwest Horse Source Magazine is now the official publication of the Equine Events Center. NWHS will be … Read More
Become an Addict! Pacific Northwest Endurance Rides, Inc. (PNER) will have their annual convention at the Portland Airport Sheraton Hotel, Portland, OR January 24-25—Endurance riding: HOBBY OR ADDICTION? Endurance riding is a unique equine event in which horse and rider teams compete over distances of 50-100 miles in one day. … Read More
More Super Seniors! Wendi Ross and Mister Tom Mister Tom is a 23-year-old, 11 hand pony stallion that was born here on our place. He has out-lasted, out-witted and out-smarted several husbands! Tom has been a driving pony all of his life. He has always been a good sport … Read More
