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Cowgirl Capable: Mother-Daughter Empowerment Retreat – May 1-4, 2025 – Pateros WA

February 12, 2025February 12, 2025 by Press

Join us for a one-of-a-kind Mother-Daughter Retreat designed to inspire, empower, and create unforgettable moments together. Set on a 500-acre, fourth-generation ranch, this retreat blends adventure, skill-building, and personal growth in a supportive, all-female environment. See event info here: https://horsesource.org/event/cowgirl-capable-mother-daughter-empowerment-retreat

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Don’t Miss These Equine Trail Sports Events!

February 12, 2025 by Press

Upcoming Events to Join!https://horsesource.org/equine-trail-sports Enjoy the variety of Trail Challenges, Obstacle Courses, and Recreation Rides in a fun and family friendly environment. Enjoy access to private ranch lands and beautiful public parks while bonding with your horse. Create friendships with best friends you have yet to meet. Events are open …

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Why NW Horse Source? The Power of Passion and Partnerships

February 12, 2025 by Karen Pickering

How a Love for Horses Turned Into a Life-Long Business Choosing who we do business with is a question I often ask myself. What makes me want to work with a particular company? After some reflection, I realized that my decisions are influenced by several key factors: Beyond these factors, …

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Maximize Your Brand’s Impact: The Power of Advertising in Horse Expo Programs

February 17, 2025February 12, 2025 by Karen Pickering

If you’ve ever attended a horse expo, you know that the official program is every attendee’s go-to guide. It’s packed with essential details—event schedules, clinician bios, demonstrations, entertainment highlights, and more. But beyond just being a helpful resource, it’s also a powerful marketing tool for businesses looking to connect with …

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Outbreak Alerts – February 11, 2025 – Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic in San Bernardino County, CA

February 11, 2025 by Equine Disease Communication Center

Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture Confirmed Case(s) – Outbreak Update Number Confirmed: 2Number Exposed: 90Number Euthanized: 1Comments: A 7-year-old gelding with fever and mild neurological clinical signs was confirmed positive for Equine Herpesvirus Myeloencephalopathy (EHM) secondary to Equine Herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1). The gelding is alive and under supportive care at the home …

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Outbreak Alerts: February 10, 2025 Potomac Horse Fever in Lewis County, WA

February 11, 2025 by Equine Disease Communication Center

Confirmed Case(s) – No Quarantine Source: State Veterinarian Office and attending veterinarian Number Confirmed: 1Number Exposed: 4Number Euthanized: 1Facility Type: Farm Horse 1: Age: 2Gender: GeldingBreed: Quarter Horse (QH)Usage: Pleasure RidingOnset of Clinical Signs: 1/29/2025Clinical Signs: Fever, colitis, lethargyConfirmation Date: 2/6/2025Horse Status: EuthanizedVaccination Status: Unvaccinated See past published Outbreak Alerts: https://nwhorsesource.com/category/news/alerts

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Editor’s Postcard: Connections to the Past

February 11, 2025 by Kim Roe

Photo by Kim Roe

Treasured Tools of the Trade On my farm I rely on mechanical and electronic equipment every day to keep the place running. My tractor, arena drag, coffee pot, wheelbarrow and manure fork, and the computer I’m typing on will all eventually wear out and break. Honestly, though, I have little …

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Time for a new trailer? Explore your options!

February 7, 2025 by NWHS

Safe, reliable transportation for you and your horse is so important. Build the trailer of your dreams right here. Get a quote instantly or call and get expert help.

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Boost Your Visibility – Get Listed in HorseSource.org!

March 4, 2025February 7, 2025 by Karen Pickering

I wanted to share an exciting opportunity to promote your business to thousands of horse owners and enthusiasts! A HorseSource.org directory listing offers a powerful and affordable way to increase your visibility and connect with your ideal audience 24/7. Why List Your Business? ✅ Over 1,900 Listings – Be part …

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Willfully Guided: Remembering Smokums Playlena, Horse of a Lifetime

February 7, 2025 by Allison Trimble

Smokums Playlena “Playboy” March 13, 1995–December 10, 2024. Photo Courtesy Allison Trimble

In 2002 I was 24 years old with cow horse stars in my eyes. I’d shown futurity horses for two years and was hungry to learn more, so I made plans to visit my friend Kim Peede who had taken up with California reined cow horse competitor Shawn Renshaw. I …

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