Northwest Horse Source 
Horse owner spotlight! Growing up on a Raspberry Farm in Lynden WA, Caitlin Honcoop had plenty of experience with rural land management. But, her perspective shifted when she and her husband Jonathon purchased their own five acres in Ferndale. “Managing our own land was overwhelming at first, and working with … Read More
Did you know that with every Standlee Forage alfalfa product purchased you’re doing good for the planet and the environment by supporting sustainable agriculture? How does growing alfalfa support agricultural sustainability? Alfalfa crops have deep roots that help prevent soil erosion, plus alfalfa’s high-net energy yields save energy and … Read More
P.E.T.S. Offers Proven New Laser Therapy By Blaine Kohl Have you ever noticed your horse isn’t quite right? Perhaps he’s not performing at the level he once was? After a visit with the vet, you learn your horse has a soft tissue injury. In many cases rest, controlled … Read More
Is Your Fat Horse Metabolic? By Eleanor M. Kellon, VMD The vast majority of us are familiar with how easy it is to gain weight with the wrong foods (or simply too much food). And we know how hard it can be to lose it. The same is true … Read More
Resolving Postural Problems, Improving Movement Patterns, and Preventing Injury By Jec Aristotle Ballou Over time, horses (like people) acquire postural habits, compensate for soreness and injury, and develop poor movement patterns. This limits performance ability, causes unsoundness and health issues, and ultimately undermines the horse’s overall well-being. Jec Aristotle … Read More
Colic. Ulcers. Wasted hay. These are just a few of the problems horse owners face. Texas Haynet and Tarter Farm and Ranch have teamed up to help prevent these problems. Colic is the number one killer of horses. Ulcers are another common ailment with estimates from the AAEP suggesting that … Read More
WA State Horse Park Helps Horse and Human Wellness By Park Staff “Variety is the spice of life” applies to horses as well as people. The phrases “ring sour” and “herd bound” describe undesirable behaviors in horses reluctant to go to work because of boredom, insecurity, or lack of … Read More
October 2019 Equine Wellness Issue IS HERE! October 2019 Cover Story: Regenerative Laser Therapy – A Non-invasive Approach to Healing Soft Tissue Injuries Feature Story: How to Find an Equine Bodyworker Equine Wellness: Cushing’s Disease – The Benefits of Early Diagnosis Trail Savvy: An Ode to Trail Workers … Read More
Time for Rest and New Focus at the Ranch By Stonewater Staff The peak busy season is over now, and everyone at Stonewater is taking some much-needed down time. With this comes the opportunity to tend to our horses in a way we simply do not have time for … Read More
Imagine living and working at the same location: Beautiful 4000 sq. ft. home, river rock fireplaces, log accents through out the entire home. Large open living on main level includes: Master bed/bath, rec room/den, utility, 3/4 bath along with a full living space in the daylight basement: 2 bed bath, … Read More
