Article by Tim Kirkpatrick, Equestrian Center 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. Check out the CHA website, go to www.CHA.Horse for more information. Our mission at Canyonview Equestrian Center is to … Read More
Moving 1500 Miles Is Not for the Faint of Heart Would I do it again? Ask me in a month. Right now, I’m in the thick of closing on a house…finally! After several lost offers we finally found a place. It’s not final as of today but we’re hoping to … Read More
Q: My horse has an abscess that just isn’t healing well. Our veterinarian has helped to treat the hoof, but I would love your tips to see what has worked well for others. How have other horse owners worked with veterinarians and pros to successfully heal abscesses? Cavallo President Carole Herder … Read More
Source: Attending Veterinarian Number Confirmed: 1; Facility Type: Private Facility; Age: 20; Gender: Mare; Breed: Dutch Warmblood Cross; Onset of Clinical Signs: 5/16/2021; Clinical Signs: anorexia, diarrhea, lethargy; Confirmation Date: 5/20/2021; Horse Status: Recovering; Vaccination Status: Unvaccinated; Notes: None; All information is sourced from http://equinediseasecc.org/alerts/outbreaks
The Northwest Horse Source is celebrating Northwest trainers and instructors! Our newest column profiles trainers from all over the Northwest in multiple disciplines. We believe that connecting riders, trainers, and horses is necessary for success in the horse business. It’s our goal to support the equestrian lifestyle for all our readers. If you’re a trainer who’d like to be featured … Read More
One of the harder situations of horse ownership is when a beloved horse doesn’t want to do the job you hoped he would do. We humans have goals and aspirations, so we fix a label to our chosen horse that’s frequently related to his pedigree or conformation. Dressage horse, barrel … Read More
As we move through spring and into summer, I will be arriving in Colorado for a new adventure. The Northwest has been my home for my entire life so, leaving has been the toughest decision I’ve ever made. I have so many friends and acquaintances and I will miss everyone … Read More
Cavallo Horse & Rider has new accessories for its line of hoof boots—the Cavallo Hoof Boot Cushion Pads. The new pads provide horses with extra padding to increase comfort, ease shock, and relieve impact. The pads can also help tighten the fit for horses who are in between sizes. The … Read More
Mackenzie Foy, the star of Disney’s Black Beauty and film director Ashley Avis hosted a memorable virtual experience with the kids at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. This special event was put on by The Wild Beauty Foundation. They introduced the patients to Ghost, a horse battling advanced melanoma, whose … Read More
Save a Forgotten Equine (SAFE) Horse Rescue of Redmond WA presents the 11th annual Heart of the Horse celebration on Saturday, May 22 at 6:00pm PST. Because of the pandemic, Heart of the Horse will be a virtual online event again this year, which means that absolutely everyone is invited! … Read More
