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September To-Do List: Set Up Good Lighting! – It’s Time to Prepare for the Dark Winter

Paddock lighting is a definite must-have for those with outdoor confinement areas and 9 to 5 jobs. Photos by Alayne Blickle

Even though summer is just barely in the rearview mirror, fall is the time of the year for winterizing horse properties. Chore efficiency is always my mantra, and this is especially true when prepping for the cold, rainy, snowy, windy, and dark months ahead. Setting things up so the barn … Read More

Four Keys to a Successful Clinic Experience – How to Get the Most Out of a Group Learning Environment

Photo courtesy of Allison Trimble Paparoa

Early in my career, hungry for knowledge, I attended many clinics both as a participant and an auditor. Some of my favorites were with Bob Avila and Todd Bergen and I owe a lot of my success to those very experiences. Over my professional career I also gave many clinics, … Read More

(Mis)adventure in the Bob Marshall Wilderness – Accidents Happen but Being Prepared Pays Off

Two paramedics, a pilot, and a friend attend to Robert after his accident. Photos by Robert Eversole

Outside an emergency room entrance, an unfamiliar town stretches ahead. I’m unsteady and wobbly on new crutches and wearing a hospital issued suit of sweatpants, a t-shirt, and a single anti-slip sock. A flimsy plastic bag held all my belongings, a vial of narcotics, and $150 in cash. No wallet, … Read More

How to Prepare for a Portrait Session with Your Horse – Get the Most from Your Time with a Top Photographer

Amber Curran of Curran Ranch and Kate. Photos by Kat's Eye on Design Photography

Getting quality portraits of you and your horse can show the bond you share and leave you with keepsake images. But as your portrait session approaches, how do you know you’re ready? Here are a few tips to lead you to a more successful session with your equine partner and … Read More

Georgia Wiersma is Gaining Confidence – Hoping for Las Vegas EMO Championship Shows

Photo by Elizabeth Knight Photography

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

Outbreak Alert: August 29, 2021 – West Nile Virus in Malheur County, OR

Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Source: Idaho Department of Agriculture and Oregon Department of Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1; Number Exposed: 30; Facility Type: Private Facility; Age: 15; Gender: Mare; Breed: Paint; Onset of Clinical Signs: 8/24/2021; Clinical Signs: facial/skin fasciculations, tachycardia, tachypnea, Hyperesthetic muzzle; Confirmation Date: 8/27/2021; Horse Status: Affected And Alive; Vaccination Status: Status … Read More

Max Young Teaches Horses Trust – Trainer and Breeder Specializes in All-around Tennessee Walking Horses

Young’s Ranch was founded in 2006 after they got their first Tennessee Walking Horse. After their children successfully showed their horses, Young’s Ranch transitioned from the show ring to focus on all-around riding mounts. For the last 10+ years, they’ve been buying and breeding top quality all-around gaited trail horses. … Read More

Outbreak Alert: August 27, 2021 – West Nile Virus in multiple counties in ID, CO, CA

Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

West Nile Virus in Malheur County, ID Source: Idaho Department of Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1; Number Exposed: 30; Facility Type: Private Facility; Age: 15; Gender: Mare; Breed: Paint; Onset of Clinical Signs: 8/24/2021; Clinical Signs: facial/skin fasciculations, tachycardia, tachypnea, Hyperesthetic muzzle; Confirmation Date: 8/27/2021; Horse Status: Affected And Alive; Vaccination … Read More

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