Northwest Horse Source 
Author: Dr. Stacie Boswell In the United States alone, it is estimated that almost 150,000 horses per year are unwanted. This number grows exponentially when you consider horses worldwide. What is “unwanted”? The term is used to refer to horses that are old, injured, sick, unmanageable, or fail to … Read More
Article by Katy Erickson Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA) promotes excellence in safety and education by certifying riding instructors, accrediting equine facilities, producing educational conferences, and publishing educational resources. CHA launched a brand-new website this month, go to www.CHA.Horse for more information. CHA member Miracle Ranch in Port Orchard, Washington … Read More
October was Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and SmartPak is encouraging riders to show their support in style and “go pink” with new limited-edition SmartPak Saddle Pads and Piper Knit Breeches. In honor of this meaningful cause and while supplies last, SmartPak will also be donating 30% of the sales from … Read More
Wild Fed Horse Feed creates products as nature intended, as unprocessed as possible using ingredients that animals would normally eat in their wild state. Wild Fed Horse Feed is whole foods-based, free of corn, soy, sweeteners, and industry by-products. Why should you feed your horse whole foods? Because the vitamins … Read More
Stories were compiled by Kim Roe. We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give. —Winston Churchill Labor Day weekend of 2020 was the beginning of a horrific wildfire disaster in the Pacific Northwest. The fires arrived quickly—whipped up by drought, heat, and … Read More
We hope you’re well and we want you to know we’re here to help! Call us for all of your Real Estate needs. Brandi Coplen | (360) 201-3951 | [email protected] Born and raised in beautiful Whatcom County, I have grown up here my whole life. I was blessed to travel all … Read More
Whatcom Land Trust received a $45,000 grant from The Conservation Alliance to help fund the permanent protection of an additional 1,000 acres in the Skookum Creek Wildlife Corridor. The Conservation Alliance, a member organization of environmental-minded business including local members such as American Alpine Institute, NuuMuu, REI, Runner Girl Races … Read More
(October 2020) – Certified Horsemanship Association is hosting an Online Silent Auction this year and it is open for bidding now at https://cha.horse/advertise/#donate-silent-auction-items. It is truly an All-Breed, All-Discipline Auction thanks to our wonderful donors! Please share this event with everyone. Great horse owner supplies, travel, gift baskets, household items, gift certificates, … Read More
Source: Attending Veterinarian Number Confirmed: 1; Number Exposed: 40; Age: 18; Gender: Gelding; Breed: Quarter Horse (QH); Onset of Clinical Signs: 10/3/2020; Clinical Signs: Fever, Nasal Discharge, Submandibular Swelling, Draining Submandibular abscess; Confirmation Date: 10/7/2020; Horse Status: Affected And Alive; Vaccination Status: Vaccinated; Notes: Facility housed evacuated horses during fire. … Read More
Northwest Horse SourceThe 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, … Read More
