Tips for Making Progress All Winter Long by Allison Trimble Winter riding in the Northwest can pose many obstacles, particularly with horses still in early training. My aged horses and I both feel like the winter is a wonderful time for being tucked warmly inside. It doesn’t hurt any … Read More
Following My Passion by Kim Roe I just bought my last horse. Well, that’s what I keep saying. What’s that joke? Horses are as expensive as cocaine and twice as addictive. The horse I bought is a weanling colt by North Forks Cardi and out of Coco, a Thoroughbred … Read More
Piles of fluffy snow in your pasture – and a horse that nibbles at them – making you think your horse is all set for water this winter? Sorry. Think again, please! The main cause of colic during the winter is from reduced water consumption. Snow will not provide enough … Read More
Living pasture grasses and alfalfa are rich in fat and water-soluble vitamins, essential fatty acids, minerals, carbohydrates, and protein. But once they are cut, dried, and stored as hay, many nutrients that were once plentiful begin to dwindle. Fat soluble vitamins. These include vitamins A, D, E, and K. Vitamin A (as … Read More
Combine Your Equine Education and Vacation by Kim Roe There’s a hot trend in equine education and travel: combine them! Opportunities can be found worldwide, but some of the best training and adventure is in North America. Top instructors and clinicians are inviting students to come to them, and … Read More
By Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D. Do you feed your horse flaxseeds? You likely do. Good job! Flaxseeds are a wonderful source of fat, quality protein, water-soluble fiber, and have amazing health benefits. Read on and get all the facts about this excellent whole food. Flaxseeds are high in fat … Read More
The Northwest Horse Source holds monthly drawings/contests/giveaways in an effort to build our email subscriber list and/or encourage participation in questions, surveys, promotions, etc. Email subscribers and clients receive our monthly email newsletter as well as periodic information about great new products and services from our trusted partners who … Read More
3 Things to Keep in Mind When Buying a Mule by Ty Evans We’ve all made mistakes when buying mules and horses, and I’ve made all the mistakes in the book. I’ve bought mules sight-unseen, at auctions, in back yards, on the trail, and in the arena. Some of … Read More
by Carole T. Beers Ready to ride into the mysterious, romantic, and often dangerous new West? Carol T. Beer’s Pepper Kane Mysteries will take you on that journey! Saddle Tramps, a light whodunit with dark undercurrents and a splash of romance, centers on retired (but far-from-retiring) ex-reporter Pepper Kane as she … Read More
5 Ways to Save Money (and the Environment) by Alayne Blickle, Horses for Clean Water Looking for ways to trim your horse budget? Recycling and repurposing helps the environment and saves money. It reduces your trash bill, offers you free or low-cost horsey items, and improves your pasture (as … Read More
