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Insurance for Horse Farms – Part One: Hobby Farm Coverage

August 5, 2020February 1, 2020 by Allison Trimble

With the shell of my new barn complete and the notion of moving horses in over the next couple of months becoming more real, I’ve been working to get all my ducks in a row. Over the years I’ve carried a variety of different trainer’s and equine mortality insurance, but …

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Why Icelandic? – The Virtues of the Icelandic Horse Make a Superb Trail Mule

December 31, 2023February 1, 2020 by Northwest Horse Source

Photo by Robert Eversole

I’ve said for years, to many thousands of people around the nation, that for me the perfect trail mount would be an Icelandic mule. Without fail the reply is “Why Icelandic?” Iceland is far more than the volcano scene from the 2013 version of “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty”. …

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Which Leg is Lame? Part One (of 3) – A Beginners Guide to Breaking Down What You See

August 5, 2020February 1, 2020 by Cassie Torhorst

Head goes down with the sound limb. Photo by Dr. Torhorst

This article is the first in a 3-part series to help horse owners see and understand where their horse is lame. Forelimb Lameness As a veterinarian, I frequently encounter client questions as to how to evaluate lameness. In this article I’ll cover forelimb lameness and the common signs we …

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Book Review: Horse Fun Facts and Activities for Horse-Crazy Kids

September 30, 2020February 1, 2020 by Northwest Horse Source

Do you dream of having a horse of your own—a four-legged friend who comes when you call and nickers when you’re nearby; who doesn’t judge or pick favorites; who always listens quietly when you need someone to talk to? When your horse or pony is still in the future and …

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The Northwest Carriage Museum – Keeping History Alive

June 11, 2020February 1, 2020 by Kim Roe

Photo by The Northwest Carriage Museum.

Are you a history buff? Do you love old things that have been carefully restored and/or preserved? Are you nostalgic for the days when people traveled by horse and wagon (or stagecoach)? Do you know the difference between a town sleigh and a coachman’s sleigh? A Hansom cab and a …

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Help for Your Horse’s Winter Stiffness – Cold Weather Affects Your Horse’s Whole Body

August 5, 2020February 1, 2020 by Dr. Eleanor Kellon

Your horse doesn’t have to be a senior or have pre-existing problems to develop winter stiffness—although those things can certainly make it worse. While some horses may function quite well in the warmer months, they may have so much trouble with cold weather that they find themselves unable to get up …

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Wait! – Give Your Horse Time to Learn

June 30, 2020February 1, 2020 by Don Blazer

Photo by Kim Roe

In this day and age of instant everything, waiting can be hard to do, especially when you’re training a young horse (or an older horse for that matter). It’s easy to get excited; everything is now or soon. There are show classes for weanlings and yearlings, two-year-old futurities, and derbies …

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Stacy Westfall’s Penny Pony – Renowned Horsewoman Headlines Washington State Horse Expo

June 12, 2020February 1, 2020 by Northwest Horse Source

Ellen Degeneres and the Westfalls. Photo by Stacy Westfall.

This is a story that begins with a pony—a penny pony. “Actually, it was a two-penny pony,” says Stacy Westfall with a laugh. “I was six-years old and my brother and I each paid a penny to buy Misty, a Shetland Hackney pony.” Misty, an experienced teacher of many young …

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Four Hooves, Two Tires, and a Trail – A Lipizzan Mare, a Mountain Bike Named Seamus, and an Extraordinary Partnership

June 12, 2020February 1, 2020 by Kim Roe

One challenge horse folks have is how to include our non-riding family members in our weekend outings or vacations. It’s a dilemma! We want to trail ride or camp with our horses, but we don’t want to leave our loved ones behind. Sometimes a solution can be found with a …

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The 10th Annual Washington State Horse Expo – Experience the Horse Enthusiast’s Event of The Year

August 5, 2020February 1, 2020 by Press

Photo by Conerly Photography

The 10th Annual Washington State Horse Expo is upon us! One of the top equine events in the Northwest, it attracts thousands of horse enthusiasts from all over the Western United States. Every year the horse expo features national experts, first-class entertainment, premier vendors, and kid-friendly activities. It’s the horse …

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