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“Just” a Trail Rider – Part 2

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Find and Fix the Pieces that Make Up the Whole Situation  Last month in Part 1, I discussed the tendency some riders have to excuse their lack of motivation for education by stating that they are “just a trail rider”. This mindset suggests that these folks aren’t serious about learning … Read More

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The Places I Go, the People I Meet

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Bob Long and his horse on a recent trip to the Oregon Coast. Photo by Raina Gabbard.

Inspiration Comes from a Clinic Student My summer has been busy with travel, judging working equitation shows, and teaching clinics. I feel fortunate to meet people of all ages, types, abilities, and backgrounds, and horses are the same all over the world—they fill me with joy. Horses humble us, make … Read More

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Smart Business Tips

NWHS Photo Publisher of NW Horse Source Shares thoughts from experience 5 Helpful Tips to Build Your Business Every business owner knows the dilemma when it comes to advertising. It’s an expensive venture especially if you are unsure where the best place is to advertise. NWHS has faced challenges deciding … Read More

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Rodeo Season Rides On

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August Rodeos in the Northwest  The first week of July is famously packed with more rodeos than any other week of the year—but rodeo action doesn’t stop then. August rodeos in the Northwest still hold plenty of cash, bucking horses, and fast times. Consider celebrating America’s Western sport in one … Read More

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Cutting-Edge Therapies Benefit Horses and Humans

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New Pain Relief Protocol Developed by EicOsis May Help Horses Survive Laminitis Observing and examining what nature provides has kept veterinarians and physicians busy for centuries. Discoveries made in soil and from the insects that crawl around on it will continue to make life immeasurably better for the animal kingdom … Read More

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Northwest Horse Source Magazine’s August 2025 Issue

August 2025

Explore the complete digital edition of the August 2025 The Northwest Horse Source Northwest Horse SourceThe Northwest Horse Source is an independently owned and operated print and online magazine for horse owners and enthusiasts of all breeds and disciplines in the Pacific Northwest. Our contemporary editorial columns are predominantly written by experts in … Read More

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New Equine Health Website Launched to Empower Horse Owners 

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Survey Identified Knowledge Gaps Among Owners on Many Health Topics Horse owners have a new, science-based resource for expert information on equine health with the launch of LeadWithCare.com, a website dedicated to providing comprehensive educational materials on horse wellness. Developed by Boehringer Ingelheim, a global leader in equine health, the platform is a destination where … Read More

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Built, Not Broken

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A Safe Trail Horse Feels Free to Think For generations, the goal of horse training was to get a horse “broke.” Broke to ride, broke to lead, and broke to behave. But what if I told you I disagree with the whole premise? Historically, breaking a horse meant precisely what … Read More

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Champion Eventer Mai Baum will Retire at The Event at Rebecca Farm

The Event at Rebecca Farm
Mai Baum and Tamie Smith won the Land Rover Kentucky Three Day Event at the CCI5*-L division in 2023, breaking a 15-year absence of Americans from the top of that prestigious podium.

Massive Party Planned for the “Magic Carpet”  Competitors and fans at The Event at Rebecca Farm will celebrate the remarkable career of Mai Baum, as the 2023 Defender Kentucky 5* Champion and veteran Team USA star runs his last competition.  Now in its 24th year, The Event at Rebecca Farm takes … Read More

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