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Barn Owls — Nature’s Mousetrap – Erect a Nest Box to Encourage Rodent Control

Photos from Alayne Blickle

Horse owners know how difficult rodent control can be on a horse property. Fall is the time of year when the mouse situation inside our barns can get out of hand. Mice and rodents can carry diseases, some serious to humans. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, … Read More

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Try to Try versus Try to Quit – Set Your Horse Up to Find the Correct Answer

Try to Try. Photo by Cara Crain

When teaching your horse to try to try, it’s important to make a plan. One example would be inside versus outside the trailer, with the correct option being inside the trailer and the wrong option being outside the trailer. I want the horse to find the answer, so I set … Read More

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Back in the Show Pen Again – A Talented Colt Brings Back the Desire to Compete

Back in 2011 I competed in my last National Reined Cow Horse Association (NRCHA) show. I got married in 2013, and along with that came a precocious 4-year-old boy. I didn’t think anything would pull me away from the horse industry, but it turns out motherhood was the thing. In … Read More

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The Good Mule – Build A Steady Mule for Packing Practice

Photos by Robert Eversole

This is Blue. She’s one of the newest members of the TrailMeister herd. Over the years, horse and mule packing has developed to the point where it is a combination of art and science. Most packers take pride in their animals and in their ability to pack them in a … Read More

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Cora Floyd – Jumping Star Aims for a Professional Career with Horses

Photo by Elise Lombardi

The Northwest Horse Source is celebrating youth in action. This column features young equine enthusiasts from all over the Northwest who inspire, uplift, or just have fun with horses. The future of the horse industry depends on youth participation. We look forward to sharing their stories and adventures! If you’re … Read More

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12604 189th Ave NW, Gig Harbor, WA – Breathtakingly beautiful equestrian living

Welcome to Rocky Bay Meadows.  Nestled on nearly 15 acres of gorgeous, very private farmland & timber, sits this lovely home where you will enjoy a seamless blend of interior & exterior features.Floor to ceiling windows remind you why you live in the great Pacific NW! The covered outdoor lounge … Read More

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Capture Quality Leads With Our Newest Release

Our advertiser’s ads are seen over 8,000 times per day. With 10,000+ visitors a month to our website and 3500+ subscribers to our newsletter, we offer some unique opportunities that have proven successful to our advertisers. Starting in November we are offering an: All-Day FULL Single-ad sponsorship for $100/day This … Read More

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Suzanne Huizenga – Mentoring and Training Youth Riders, Young Professionals, and Serious Amateurs

Photo by Totem Photography

Suzanne (Suzy) Huizenga is a sought-after and much-admired trainer located in Whatcom County, Washington, where she has been training students and horses for over 40 years. She specializes in bringing students and horses along calmly and happily from trot poles to jumping courses in the hunter/jumper rings. Suzy has developed … Read More

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Horseware Ireland® Revamps Iconic Rambo® Line for Autumn/Winter 2021

Horseware Ireland® is excited to announce the revamp of its iconic Rambo® collection for the Autumn/Winter 2021 season. Across the range features include improved upgrades, embossed lining and engraved hardware, logo webbings, along with a fresh look in striking colors as well as new weight options. The collection also introduces … Read More

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How’s Your Horse’s Health? Pay Attention to Subtle Changes to Head Off Health Disasters

Photo by Aliena Hook

I got pretty sick a few weeks ago. I just kept pushing myself, thinking my lack of energy and aching muscles were related to the fact that I’m getting older and the physical demands of caring for the farm had me a little run down. Then one morning I almost … Read More

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