Northwest Horse Source 
The WA State Horse Expo is excited to introduce Horse Tales, an exciting new program that is premiering February 19–21, 2016, at this year’s expo and replaces the Breed Parade. “Horse Tales is an opportunity for people in the horse community to tell their story,” said Lynn Jenkins, organizer of … Read More
Air Flow Cough and Breathing Aid is designed to help open a horse’s upper respiratory and nasal passages for better air flow and wind capability. Given appropriately, Air Flow also aids with temporary relief of minor bronchial congestions, minor throat irritations and coughs associated with minor upper respiratory tract issues … Read More
Although the number and severity of weather related disasters is on the rise, according to a recent Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) survey, only 39 percent of respondents have developed an emergency plan. September is National Preparedness Month, so it is a good time for horse owners to make sure … Read More
December 2015 The Northwest Horse Source Celebrates 20 Years! Senior Horse Photo Essay Winners How to Treat White Line Disease 9 Ways to Keep Your Senior Horse Healthy Rider Wellness: Prevent Age-related Injuries Shop Our Holiday Gift Section! Click here to see all Digital Edition Past Issues … Read More
W.F. Young, Inc., makers of Absorbine® products, is pleased to announce that it has acquired the Leather Therapy® brand and complete product portfolio. The company is proud to welcome the line of quality leather care products to its family of trusted brands. Leather Therapy products, developed and marketed by Unicorn … Read More
Grooming professionals know that it’s more efficient to maneuver a clipper around a fidgety pet when you don’t have to deal with a dangling cord. However, conventional cordless clippers don’t deliver consistent cutting strength when their battery starts running low. The new Pulse ZR™ detachable blade clipper from Andis puts … Read More
3 Factors to Improve Your Horse’s “Golden Years” by Jackie Davenport In the past months I’ve talked about how indoor or “arena trail” work can benefit both horse and rider and it is a discipline that many horses and their riders can continue doing very successfully as they age … Read More
Growing Together and Celebrating a Lifetime of Memories This year we had quite a number of entries for our photo essay contest—what a treat to read about so many cherished equine companions! Interestingly, there were no youth entries. This was unusual but it allowed us to choose two adult … Read More
Celebrating 20 Years of an Equine Lifestyle In her quest to live the full, passionate life, Karen Pickering has encountered significant challenges and obstacles. by Catherine Madera and Karen Pickering One of the best quotes describing the equine lifestyle comes from Ralph Waldo Emerson: Riding a horse is not a … Read More
New Memoir from Australian Music Professional by Gillian Wills A move from the city to rural Australia reawakens music lecturer, reviewer and speaker Gillian Wills’ life-long dream of owning a horse. Drawn to the underdog and feisty fixer-uppers, Gillian buys Elvis, a rangy, unruly ex-racehorse. In Elvis and Me, Gillian … Read More
