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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

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Cavallo Hoof Boots Q&A: Help for Abscesses

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

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Outbreak Alert: May 26, 2021 – Potomac Horse Fever in Thurston County, WA

Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

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

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RM Ranch of Rexford, Montana – Breeding and Training Versatile Horses

Photo by Kembrough Chesson

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

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What’s Your Horse’s Dream Job? Equestrian Sports Offer Many Options

Photo by Jerry Pfannenstiel

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

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Children of St. Jude Hospital Meet Disney’s Black Beauty Star, Filmmaker, and a Very Special Horse

Photo by Tom Kubik

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

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Build an Outdoor Wash Rack – Tips for Happy Horse Bathing Outside

Photos by Alayne Blickle

Outdoor wash racks are a 3-season way to hose off or bathe your horse while allowing the water to recharge the natural hydrology of your property. Even if you already have an indoor wash stall, during the warm summer months an outdoor wash rack can provide extra bathing capacity for … Read More

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