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The First Steps with Your Mustang

One Woman’s Process for Obtaining and Training Wild Mustangs, Part 2 By Adrienne Devoe   Note: The author is providing information based on her knowledge and experience. In no way does she profess to have all the answers. She encourages the reader to do their research for the most complete … Read More

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Trail Riding’s Most Wanted

The Most Dangerous Mistakes are Those Not Recognized By Robert Eversole   The advice I usually give in my articles is about avoiding mistakes. But what defines a mistake? And how do you recognize one? After all, one person’s gaffe could be another’s routine. Many drivers, for example, don’t wear … Read More

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Book Review: Foundation to Achieve Success

by Steve Rother   Want to feel more confident when riding? Would you like to know what to do when your horse spooks? Are you tired of your horse not listening to you? In Foundation to Achieve Success, internationally-acclaimed equine clinician Steve Rother will show you how to be more … Read More

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Northwest Horse Source & Whatcom Conservation District Farm Design Competition

What Would You Do with $3000 for Farm Improvements?   The Northwest Horse Source and the Whatcom Conservation District invite all Whatcom County land owners and managers to enter our competition for a $3000 grant for improvements on your farm. Water quality in Whatcom County is an issue and The … Read More

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Ladies’ Crosscut Training Offered at Rendezvous

Free Class to Teach Saw Safety and Skills   Crosscut saw training for ladies will be offered once again at this year’s Rendezvous. The intent of this course is to get potential BCHW sawyers ready for upcoming spring certification classes and out safely clearing trails. This is a necessary skill … Read More

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March 2018 Cover Story: Northwest Horse Fair and Expo 2018

March 2018

Celebrating the Spirit of the Horse   The Northwest Horse Fair and Expo, presented by Akins Trailers, will Celebrate the Spirit of the Horse in Albany, Oregon, March 23 through 25, 2018 at the Linn County Fair and Expo Center. “The Northwest Horse Fair and Expo is a family-friendly event, … Read More

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Allison Trimble Paparoa

March 2018

Horses, Real Estate and Family Make an Abundant Life   Allison Trimble Paparoa has been a longtime contributor to the Northwest Horse Source. Her column, Willfully Guided, has covered such varied subjects as horse training, breeding, parenting, real estate, building codes, and water rights. Her unique voice and outlook on … Read More

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The Body Language of Horses

March 2018

How to Speak Horse by Barbara Breckenfeld, LAMP   Have you looked at a horse and wondered what they were thinking? Horses’ body language offers some insights. Horses use a wide variety of gestures made with their body, face, ears, tail, sounds, and movement. When we learn and use horse … Read More

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Make the Most of Manure

March 2018

Two Spreader Options Compared   One reality we all face on our horse properties is manure – and lots of it. We know we need to construct manure composting bins, but then what? How do we get the compost out to a field and spread thinly enough to do the … Read More

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Misconceptions about Insulin Resistance and Metabolic Syndrome

Five Commonly-Heard Myths By Eleanor M. Kellon, VMD   It takes time for textbooks, veterinary schools and practitioners to catch up with the best published research. Magazines and news feeds often focus on whomever has a better and louder PR network. There are also companies and individuals that seek to … Read More

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