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
The Very Old Teach Us Kindness by Kim Roe Human, dog, cat, or horse, old age brings with it wisdom and grace. Old horses seem to become more honorable and proud—even when they’re ornery! They hold a special place of esteem in the herd and also with me. I … Read More
Doing it Right is Money Well Spent by Allison Trimble One of the best parts of my job as a Realtor is seeing a wide variety of horse properties. One of the worst parts of my job as a horsewoman is dealing with my own horse property. My passion … Read More
BCHW Membership Valuable to Washington Equestrians Like most Backcountry Horsemen Chapters, the members of The Buckhorn Range Chapter are the backbone of the organization. Without BCHW, trail projects would not get coordinated or accomplished. If you are looking for information about where to ride or trail conditions, become a … Read More
Seasonal Risk Factors for Laminitis by Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D. Laminitis is inflammation of sensitive layers of tissue (laminae) inside the hoof in horses and other animals. Horses are more likely to suffer from laminitis in the fall than any other time of year. Two reasons – high NSC (non-structural carbohydrates) from … Read More
A Lifetime of Friendship and Business Ventures by Karen Pickering, NWHS Publisher This picture depicts one of the greatest adventures of my lifetime. I was 29 years old and had just lost my father a few months prior. My friend T (Theresa) pushed until I agreed to be a … Read More
Get a Leg Up When You’re Alone by Theresa Rice I’m always on the lookout for new horse products to try. Recently, I came across the Solo-Ride mounting aid and was intrigued. After I read about the product’s origin I became smitten with the story. Isn’t the dream to … Read More
