But I Still Love What I Do Horses have been part of my life since I was in grade school. I begged my parents to get me a horse. It’s hard to explain the pull towards our beloved horses but I had it bad. I collected Breyer Horse models and … Read More
First Ever International Level Vaulting Event Held at Silver Tail Farm On May 9–12, 2024, Silver Tail Farm in Creswell, Oregon wrapped up a two-day equestrian gymnastics competition which drew vaulting clubs from all over North America for its first appearance in Oregon. The Mozart Memorial Vaulting Classic is a … Read More
Certain Colors in a Horse’s Environment Can Affect Behavior By Michael Hipp and Victoria Doulgerakis How horses see color has been a much-studied topic in recent years. Not only does it matter what colors horses see, it matters how they see them. How Horses See Color The retina is the … Read More
Welcome to the Ultimate Equestrian Lake Wenatchee Retreat! Discover this 40-acre recreational & equestrian paradise at the base of Dirty Face Peak in Lake Wenatchee bordering U.S. Forest Service land on three-sides offering unparalleled privacy & stunning unobstructed mountain views with gently sloped, terraced landscaping with fenced pastures, garden space, … Read More
Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture Confirmed Case(s) – Quarantine Released Number Confirmed: 2Number Suspected: 4Number Exposed: 28Comments: No additional cases were confirmed during the quarantine monitoring period. The quarantine has been released. For more information, go to https://www.equinediseasecc.org/equine-herpesvirus See past published Outbreak Alerts: https://nwhorsesource.com/category/news/alerts
Simple Ways to Make a Difference When it comes to climate change, many feel that things are beyond our control—that we are living on a planet rocketing towards a brave new world of environmental change. While this is true in part, there still are several simple practices we horse owners … Read More
Exclusive opportunity to own a piece of an established equestrian community. Built in staff to care for your horses. Indoor & Outdoor arenas. Barn, Club house, tack room +/1 00 acres of turn out pastures. Direct access to thousands of miles of trails. Private gated community in the heart of … Read More
Ideas to Foster Growth, Resilience, and Effectiveness While doing clinics at Equifest in Kansas, I paused to check out the weekly Ty Evans newsletter. I’m glad I did. Ty posted a list of six principles of a high-performance mindset, gleaned from Justin Su’a, a mental performance coach for elite athletes. … Read More
Massie Equine Veterinary Clinic and The Equine Healing Center Unveil State-of-the-Art Facility in Oregon Imagine one place where all your horse’s health and wellness needs are met, where farriers, bodyworkers, and holistic medicine practitioners collaborate and work hand-in-hand with your veterinarian and assist each other easily and readily, and where … Read More
With exercise, the body temperature rises. This heat must be dissipated, or the horse will literally “cook”! The body cools itself through the evaporation of sweat, so sweating is especially important for the exercising horse. The sweat contains water and electrolytes, or salts. The main electrolytes are sodium, chloride, potassium, calcium, … Read More
