December 2017 Senior Horse Photo Contest WINNERS! Feature Story: Double Trouble in the Fall Trainer’s Corner: Find Your Body, Find Your Horse Equine Wellness: Senior Horse Care Equestrian Lifestyle: Beth Hill – Helping Horses and Humans Feel Better Shop Our Holiday Gift Section! Page 27 Click here to see all … Read More
December 13, 2017 ***Paulick Report coverage of this story*** The severe fires throughout California over the past three months have exposed humans and animals to unhealthy air containing wildfire smoke and particulates. These particulates can build up in the respiratory system, causing a number of health problems including burning eyes, … Read More
Living pasture grasses and alfalfa are rich in fat and water-soluble vitamins, essential fatty acids, minerals, carbohydrates, and protein. But once they are cut, dried, and stored as hay, many nutrients that were once plentiful begin to dwindle. Fat soluble vitamins. These include vitamins A, D, E, and K. Vitamin A (as … Read More
Combine Your Equine Education and Vacation by Kim Roe There’s a hot trend in equine education and travel: combine them! Opportunities can be found worldwide, but some of the best training and adventure is in North America. Top instructors and clinicians are inviting students to come to them, and … Read More
By Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D. Do you feed your horse flaxseeds? You likely do. Good job! Flaxseeds are a wonderful source of fat, quality protein, water-soluble fiber, and have amazing health benefits. Read on and get all the facts about this excellent whole food. Flaxseeds are high in fat … Read More
An Ode to Deto “He holds the key to my heart, He is the wings to my soul, I turned away at the start, Then he took my breath away whole. I can’t dream to be apart, As his soft whinnies turn a lul, He won over my broken … Read More
The Northwest Horse Source holds monthly drawings/contests/giveaways in an effort to build our email subscriber list and/or encourage participation in questions, surveys, promotions, etc. Email subscribers and clients receive our monthly email newsletter as well as periodic information about great new products and services from our trusted partners who … Read More
3 Things to Keep in Mind When Buying a Mule by Ty Evans We’ve all made mistakes when buying mules and horses, and I’ve made all the mistakes in the book. I’ve bought mules sight-unseen, at auctions, in back yards, on the trail, and in the arena. Some of … Read More
by Carole T. Beers Ready to ride into the mysterious, romantic, and often dangerous new West? Carol T. Beer’s Pepper Kane Mysteries will take you on that journey! Saddle Tramps, a light whodunit with dark undercurrents and a splash of romance, centers on retired (but far-from-retiring) ex-reporter Pepper Kane as she … Read More
Is it taking forever to clean up around the barn, and brooms aren’t doing the job? Nothing works as effectively as the One Pass Floor Blade when it comes to collecting debris and liquid in one easy pass. Wood shavings, hay, dust from the arena, mud from the pasture, it … Read More
