Northwest Horse Source

The Northwest Horse Source is an independently owned and operated print and online magazine for horse owners and enthusiasts of all breeds and disciplines in the Pacific Northwest. Our contemporary editorial columns are predominantly written by experts in the region, covering the care, training, keeping and enjoyment of horses, with an eye to the specific concerns in our region.

Extreme Equine Sports Featured at Northwest Washington Horse Expo

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Cowboy Hall of Fame clinician Craig Cameron and his Extreme Cowboy Racing are slated to headline an exciting weekend of extreme equine sports at the first annual Northwest Horse Expo in Lynden, Washington. Extreme Cowboy Racing is something that appeals to anyone who appreciates the bond between horse and rider. A …

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Sky Hawk Ranch Welcomes Mark Bolender for Three Day Clinic

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On September 7-9, Sky Hawk Ranch will welcome nationally recognized horseman and instructor, Mark Bolender for a special clinic. Located in Redmond, OR, the ranch features an extensive trail course. During this clinic, participants will learn how to best negotiate obstacles and gain confidence for both themselves and their horse …

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Pegasus Helmets Northwest: Precision Fit for Safety, Comfort, and Style

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Review by Maryjo Turnbull, Facilities and Events Coordinator, NW Washington Fair All my life I have had trouble fitting helmets and hats. I was so excited to meet with Emily Wigley of Pegasus Northwest and learn about these fabulous helmets. My experience with helmets has always been to settle for …

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Four Hundred Participants Expected at Popular Annual Prize Ride

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Hundreds of horses and riders will be converging in Ravensdale, Washington for the 22ndannual Backcountry Horsemen Tahoma Chapter Prize Ride on September 8th. This family oriented event is open to all equestrians and combines a great trail ride with lunch and the opportunity to win $750 in cash prizes as …

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Mark Bolender and Rainier Therapeutic Riding Team up for Disabled Veterans

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Mark Bolender and Bolender Horse Park are partnering with the nonprofit organization, Rainier Therapeutic Riding (RTR) to raise money and awareness for RTR’s mission: to provide equine assisted therapy to active and retired soldiers suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), traumatic brain injuries (TBI), and other physical or emotional challenges. …

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Put Out the Flames of Pain with Equine Colic Relief

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Equine Colic Relief contains ingredients found in nature’s medicine cabinet. It ends each colic using 4 processes.These natural processes, work in unison within the body of a horse to put out the fires of pain and end a “normal” or natural occurring fecal and/or fecal & light sand impaction, gas …

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Equine Inflammatory Bowel Disease

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An Unusual Colic in a Performance Horse: Part 2 by R. Paul Schwab, DVM   When we left off last month, Hemi had been diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease and was started on corticosteroids and put on a low bulk diet (no hay, only complete feed/pellets). His serum protein was dangerously …

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Callaway Farms Introduces Anti-microbial Stall Bedding

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Untreated wood shavings in damp, dark stalls can become a breeding ground for fungus, bacteria and other microbes. Callaway Farms Manufacturing unveiled its revolutionary new bedding product – Green ShavingsTM – that provides a safe solution to the problem. Why use anti-fungal treated shavings? Untreated wet shavings get packed inside …

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How to Put Your Horse “On the Bit”

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Understanding the Connecting Aids by Jane Savoie     Most riders understand that there’s a specific set of aids for every movement and exercise you do with your horse. For example, you have one set of aids for a canter depart and a different set of aids to ask for …

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Pilchuck Announces Equine Performance Sports Medicine Institute

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Pilchuck Veterinary Hospital’s new Equine Performance Sports Medicine Institute marks the latest milestone in the hospital’s 50-year history. A dedicated facility on Pilchuck’s campus, the Institute is led by James Bryant, DVM, DACVS. Just like their human counterparts, equine athletes often require specialized, advanced diagnostics and therapies. The Institute’s goals …

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