Allison Trimble Paparoa

March 2018

Horses, Real Estate and Family Make an Abundant Life   Allison Trimble Paparoa has been a longtime contributor to the Northwest Horse Source. Her column, Willfully Guided, has covered such varied subjects as horse training, breeding, parenting, real estate, building codes, and water rights. Her unique voice and outlook on …

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The Body Language of Horses

March 2018

How to Speak Horse by Barbara Breckenfeld, LAMP   Have you looked at a horse and wondered what they were thinking? Horses’ body language offers some insights. Horses use a wide variety of gestures made with their body, face, ears, tail, sounds, and movement. When we learn and use horse …

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Make the Most of Manure

March 2018

Two Spreader Options Compared   One reality we all face on our horse properties is manure – and lots of it. We know we need to construct manure composting bins, but then what? How do we get the compost out to a field and spread thinly enough to do the …

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Misconceptions about Insulin Resistance and Metabolic Syndrome

Five Commonly-Heard Myths By Eleanor M. Kellon, VMD   It takes time for textbooks, veterinary schools and practitioners to catch up with the best published research. Magazines and news feeds often focus on whomever has a better and louder PR network. There are also companies and individuals that seek to …

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Reduce Your Farm’s Environmental Impact

March 2018

Tips for a Greener Barn and Farm by Dustin Gruetter   When it comes to your land and animals, perhaps you’ve wondered if there are things you can do to lighten your environmental footprint. With waste-management solutions, natural lighting and ventilation, and a host of energy-efficient upgrades on the market, …

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Envisioning a New Barn

March 2018

Dreams are Free! by Karen Pickering, NWHS Publisher   Our March Barn and Farm issue is one of my favorites of the year. Spring is starting to unfold and more daylight brightens the spirits. Let the dreaming begin! I have lived in the same home for more than 30 years …

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Bute-Less Performance Supplement Clinical Study

Bute-Less® Performance Supplement is formulated to provide comprehensive support for managing occasional stiffness, soreness, and discomfort associated with training and competition. The unique formula has an optimum blend of natural ingredients that have been proven in a clinical study to: Reduce pain Improve lameness due to osteoarthritis Maintain stomach health …

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A Farm Through the Seasons

March 2018

A Healthy Farm is Home for Many Creatures by Kim Roe   “Live in each season as it passes; breathe the air, drink the drink, taste the fruit, and resign yourself to the influence of each.” —Henry David Thoreau It seems as though it’s been raining forever. These seemingly endless …

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The Need to Move

Circulation in Your Horse’s Hooves Won’t Happen Without Movement by Eleanor Blazer   A horse that constantly walks his stall is an annoyance. The bedding gets piled along the walls, manure gets ground to bits, stall mats shift and weight loss can result. Keep in mind he is not doing it to …

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Northwest Horse Source & Whatcom Conservation District Farm Design Competition

What Would You Do with $3000 for Farm Improvements?   The Northwest Horse Source and the Whatcom Conservation District invite all Whatcom County land owners and managers to enter our competition for a $3000 grant for improvements on your farm. Water quality in Whatcom County is an issue and The …

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