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.

Northwest Horse Fair and Expo March 20 – 22 in Albany, Oregon

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Chris Cox at the NW Horse Fair

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 at the Linn County Fair and Expo Center in Albany, Oregon. Now in its twenty-first year, this …

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Why Icelandic? – The Virtues of the Icelandic Horse Make a Superb Trail Mule

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Photo by Robert Eversole

I’ve said for years, to many thousands of people around the nation, that for me the perfect trail mount would be an Icelandic mule. Without fail the reply is “Why Icelandic?” Iceland is far more than the volcano scene from the 2013 version of “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty”. …

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Book Review: Horse Fun Facts and Activities for Horse-Crazy Kids

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Do you dream of having a horse of your own—a four-legged friend who comes when you call and nickers when you’re nearby; who doesn’t judge or pick favorites; who always listens quietly when you need someone to talk to? When your horse or pony is still in the future and …

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Stacy Westfall’s Penny Pony – Renowned Horsewoman Headlines Washington State Horse Expo

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Ellen Degeneres and the Westfalls. Photo by Stacy Westfall.

This is a story that begins with a pony—a penny pony. “Actually, it was a two-penny pony,” says Stacy Westfall with a laugh. “I was six-years old and my brother and I each paid a penny to buy Misty, a Shetland Hackney pony.” Misty, an experienced teacher of many young …

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You Matter More Than You Know – Horse Events and Venues Depend on Volunteers

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Photo by Washington State Horse Park

If you’ve been riding for more than 10 years, you’ve probably noticed a loss of some riding facilities and horse events that are no longer being produced. This decrease is sometimes due to land development, but it also results from other troubling trends. One very serious and growing challenge facing …

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February 2020 Lifestyle & Getaways Issue IS HERE!     February 2020 Cover Story: The 10th Annual Washington State Horse Expo – March 6-8 Feature Story: Stacy Westfall’s Penny Pony Willfully Guided: Insurance for Horse Farms Equine Wellness: Which Leg is Lame? Equestrian Lifestyle: Hitting the Trail… With a Non-Rider! …

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February 2020 Cover Story: The 10th Annual Washington State Horse Expo

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  Experience the Horse Enthusiast’s Event of The Year March 6 – 8, 2020 at Clark County Event Center by Expo Staff The 10th Annual Washington State Horse Expo is upon us! One of the top equine events in the Northwest, it attracts thousands of horse enthusiasts from all over the Western …

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January 2020 Cover Story: Northwest Horse Fair and Expo

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  The Perfect Event for Horse Lovers! by Carol Wilson 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 …

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February Email Subscriber Drawing Sponsor – Northwest Horse Fair & Expo!

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Enter today for a chance to win a Friends and Family 4-Pack of Tickets to the Northwest Horse Fair & Expo (March 20-22, 2020 in Albany, OR) – a retail value of $56.00! Just two steps to be entered for a chance to win! 1) LIKE and FOLLOW The Northwest Horse …

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New & Noteworthy: Northwest Horse Fair & Expo 2020 – An Equine Extravaganza!

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EVENT CANCELLED – SEE MESSAGE BELOW March 12, 2020 Last night the Governor of Oregon announced a ban on all gatherings over 250 people effective immediately for a period of four weeks. This leaves us with no choice but to cancel the 2020 Northwest Horse Fair & Expo scheduled for …

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