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Media Barn Book Review: Shoeing the Modern Horse

February 28, 2024February 26, 2024 by Northwest Horse Source

The Horse Owner’s Guide to Farriery and Hoof Care By Steven Kraus with Katie Navarra Horses’ hooves are integral to their overall health, their athletic ability, and ultimately, their longevity. But not all horses are the same. The individual needs of each horse require an understanding of responsible, informed hoofcare …

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Community News: What Makes a Good Instructor?

February 8, 2024 by Northwest Horse Source

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CHA Region One Conference is February 29 – March 3 By Phil Peterson – CHA Region 1 Director 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 has a new website. Visit www.CHA.Horse for more …

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Cover Story: The 38th Annual Idaho Horse Expo

February 5, 2024 by Northwest Horse Source

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State’s Largest Horse Expo Returns April 5-7, 2024 by Idaho Expo Staff The 38th annual Idaho Horse Expo will be held April 5–7, 2024 at the Ford Idaho Horse Park in Nampa, Idaho. This event is perfect for anyone who is interested in horses, training, and riding—from dressage to colt …

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Northwest Horse Source Magazine’s February 2024 Issue IS HERE!

January 31, 2024 by Northwest Horse Source

Explore the complete digital edition of the February 2024 The Northwest Horse Source. 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 …

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Media Barn: Book Review – The Pinto Horse & The Phantom Bull by Charles Elliott Perkins

January 31, 2024 by Northwest Horse Source

In 1927 Owen Wister called The Pinto Horse “the best Western story about a horse that I have ever read.” The pinto roamed the Montana range in the late 1880s, surviving wolves and blizzards and earning the respect of the herd but never blending in, always standing out in vulnerable perfection. After …

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Could 2024 really be terrible?

January 12, 2024January 10, 2024 by Northwest Horse Source

Could 2024 really be terrible? It just depends who you listen to. As we step into 2024, there’s a lot of worry about what the year might hold. Optimism and hope are not dead. It’s all about perspective. There will be challenges, but also amazing opportunities – especially when it …

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Northwest Horse Source Magazine’s January 2024 Issue

January 31, 2024January 1, 2024 by Northwest Horse Source

Explore the complete digital edition of the January 2024 The Northwest Horse Source. 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 …

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Equine Wellness – Know Your Horse’s “Normal”: Part 2

December 27, 2023 by Northwest Horse Source

Looking at Gums. Photo Courtesy Haygain.

By Meriel Moore-Colyer for Haygain How to Take, Measure and Track Key Vital Signs Maintaining good health in our horses is every owner’s responsibility. Avoiding performance-limiting viruses, preventing the development of more serious diseases, and ensuring your horse is content and living as natural a life as possible should be everyone’s …

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New and Noteworthy: The Sturdy Horse

December 14, 2023December 12, 2023 by Northwest Horse Source

Peaches in July 6th 2023 when just beginning Sturdy Horse products and her new feed regimen. Photo provided by Monte Robertson.

Head to Hoof® Products Help Senior Horse Regain Health The Sturdy Horse, located in Del Norte, Colorado, researches, develops, and manufactures products made from hemp seeds that help humans, horses, and pets. One horse, Peaches, a 29-year-old Quarter Horse with extreme malnutrition due to negligence, was checked over by a …

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How to prepare your horse property for winter?

December 28, 2023November 30, 2023 by Northwest Horse Source

Winter storms can be damaging and dangerous, especially for horse owners. To ensure the safety and well-being of your horses during the cold season, it’s important to make some chore efficiency updates on your horse property and have backup supplies on hand. Here are some top considerations for winter preparedness …

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