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Changes at The Northwest Horse Source

Linda Tellington Jones

Some Thoughts on Moving in a New Direction; My New Year’s Blog I’ve been publishing the Northwest Horse Source Magazine for nearly 25 years. I’m grateful for the time spent in the business and the life that it has allowed me to live. For that I’m eternally grateful. The places … Read More

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10th Annual Washington State Horse Expo March 6 – 8

Stacy Westfall

The 10th Annual Washington State Horse Expo at the Clark County Event Center in Ridgefield, Washington is upon us! The Washington State Horse Expo is one of the top equine events in the Northwest that attracts thousands of horse enthusiasts from all over the Western United States. Every year the … Read More

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RestoraPet Introduces Rejuvenating Supplements for Cats and Horses

Cats and horses can now receive the same rejuvenating supplements as man’s best friend, thanks to RestoraPet’s new vet-approved line of supplements for feline and equine family members. The new feline formulas of RestoraPet and RestoraPet Hemp are tuna flavored for a cat’s enjoyment, while the apple-carrot flavored equine versions are sold in larger bottles with pumps, making them … Read More

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Showstopping Shine is Easier Than Ever with Farnam’s New Laser Sheen® Finishing Spray

Farnam is pleased to introduce Laser Sheen® Dazzling Shine & Detangler Finishing Spray, an innovative new way to give your horse a consistent showring shine, even in hard-to reach places. It combines the trusted formula of Laser Sheen Dazzling Shine & Detangler with a 360-degree continuous spray bottle for an … Read More

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Tips for Buying a Kid’s Horse – Youth Horses Need Special Qualities to be Suitable for the Job

Photo by Kenton Wright

So, it’s time to get that horse-crazy child of yours a four-legged creature affectionately known as a “pony”. How do you go about deciding what’s right for this next phase of life? What do you look for? As a father of a horse loving 7-year-old boy, I’ve had to answer … Read More

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Baby, It’s Cold Outside – Tips for Winter Horse Care

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Allison’s son helping with winter chores. Photo by Allison Trimble.

This morning it was a balmy 27 degrees at the barn. In the Pacific Northwest, we worry about mud management during the winter months, often forgetting about freezing temperatures until they are upon us. My horsey childhood in Alaska was spent more than half the year in the dark and … Read More

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What to Look For in a Trail Horse or Mule – Finding Cocoa

Photo by Robert Eversole

For years I’ve thought the perfect trail mount would be an Icelandic Mule. Well, I finally found one while leading trail-riding clinics in Canada. Meet Cocoa. Cocoa is a 13.1 hand molly mule out of an Icelandic mare. She’s 14 years old and as green as the grass in Washington … Read More

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Above-Ground Burial Options for Equines – An Interview with Michelle Melaragno of Compassionate Composting

Photo by Alayne Blickle

This past fall I was a presenter at the Best Horse Summit in Maine. While there, I had the opportunity to tour a unique equine business, Compassionate Composting, which deals exclusively with composting dead horses. Before you wrinkle up your nose and turn away, ponder the fact that in many … Read More

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Dreaming of a Foal? – The Ins and Outs of Breeding Your Mare

Photo by Holly Rydman

The holidays are over, which means breeding season will soon begin. We start breeding in February and typically wind down by July. Breeders focused on aged events or sales often want the advantage of an earlier foal. Those mares are bred in February and March. In order to get the … Read More

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Book Review: The Horse from Conception to Maturity

An enlarged and completely updated edition of a standard textbook widely used by students and professionals alike throughout the equine industry. The contents include an examination of the anatomy and function of the reproductive organs, the oestrus cycle, and the general management of the brood mare including necessary veterinary examinations. … Read More

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