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Trail Savvy: More Than Miles

April 25, 2025 by Robert Eversole

An Education in Packing and Precision Ed Haefliger called me in 2009, shortly after I started writing a column on trail riding and camping with horses. I was still finding my footing as a writer and, if I’m honest, I felt a mix of excitement and imposter syndrome—I didn’t even …

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Resilience & Self-Regulation: 1-Day Mindfulness With Horses Workshop – September 13th, 2025 – Bellingham, WA

April 22, 2025 by Press

As women over 40, you often face relentless stress and burnout for simply being a master of “all the things”. It can leave you feeling depleted, and that’s why we created this program. This summer, we invite you to join us for a one-day, equine‑assisted mindfulness-based stress management program. This …

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Fire Mountain Trail 5 Generation Sportsman ONLINE Auction #1 (of 3) – April 23rd-29th, 2025 – Sedro Woolley, WA

April 22, 2025 by Press

We have been here at this location accumulating STUFF for over 35 years, AND we have 5 generations of GREAT STUFF that we are dealing with! A friend suggested that we have an “on-line” sale – So here we go ! See event info here: https://horsesource.org/event/fire-mountain-trail-5-generation-sportsman-online-auction-1-of-3 PressNews from the horse …

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Editor’s Postcard: All the Beautiful Horses

April 21, 2025 by Kim Roe

Exo & Kim. Photo Courtesy Kim Roe

Receiving Comfort from Special Friends Long Gone Throughout my life I’ve mined my imagination when I need to escape stressful situations. I use this skill to transport myself to a happy place and time. Memory is my greatest tool as I close my eyes, breathe, and think of some places …

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Trainer’s Corner: Is Your Horse Supple?

April 17, 2025 by Kim Roe

Photo by Kim Roe

Signs, Symptoms, and Solutions for Improving Your Horse’s Flexibility Riding a horse who has achieved a high degree of suppleness gives a wonderful feeling to its rider. A supple horse moves fluidly and freely over the ground. Its hind legs reach well under its body while bending the joints of …

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Business Profile: Lazaris Sport Horses

April 15, 2025April 15, 2025 by Northwest Horse Source

Photo by Julia Ann Photography

Celeste Lazaris Helps Clients See, Connect, and Relieve their Horse’s Pain Why did you get started in business? Horses saved my life as a kid, and I wanted to spend my life looking for ways to give back to them. What is your history with horses? I worked with troubled …

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New & Noteworthy: $20,000 in Student Scholarships Offered by Purina Animal Nutrition

April 12, 2025 by Northwest Horse Source

Photo Courtesy Purina Animal Nutrition

Purina Animal Nutrition, along with the Land O’Lakes Foundation, has reopened its annual scholarship program designed to assist students with experience in livestock production and animal stewardship in pursuing their passions and furthering their education. Scholarship funds aim to support incoming and current college or vocational students involved in animal agriculture. …

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Hearts, Horses & Handguns: All Inclusive Mother/Daughter Retreat Building Confidence Together – May 2-4, 2025 – Pateros, WA

April 12, 2025 by Press

All-Inclusive Mother-Daughter Retreat | May 2–4 | 35% Off You asked, and we listened. We’ve adjusted the schedule to better fit busy lives—now Friday afternoon to Sunday—so teens don’t miss school, and you don’t miss out. With a shorter format comes a reduced rate, but all the heart, connection, and …

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Small Farm Makeover: How to Use and Build Temporary Fencing

April 10, 2025 by Kim Roe

This temporary fence incorporates small wood posts and half-inch poly tape to keep overweight horses off a lush hay field. It helps discourage wildlife too. Photo by Kim Roe

Portable, Short-Term Fences Help Manage Equine Properties It’s important to begin a discussion about temporary fencing by saying that this type of fence should only be used inside the perimeters of solid, safe, permanent fencing. Temporary fencing is a good way to divide pastures quickly and easily. It’s a way …

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From My Saddle: Embracing Simplicity

April 8, 2025 by Karen Pickering

Chip in "my little barn". NWHS Photo

Reflections on Winter, Change, and Gratitude The winter months in Colorado can be brutal. With below-zero temperatures in January and February, even the simplest chores became a challenge. My hands ached within minutes of stepping outside. I’ve often dreamed of a new barn—heated tack room, wash rack, and hay storage …

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