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Cover Story: EquiAgent and the Equestrian Real Estate Academy

EquiAgent
Photo by Beth Piper Photography

New Course and Designation Creates Opportunity for Real Estate Professionals Equestrians belong to a unique club. We have more in common with one another than not. Our shared love of the horse and our passion for riding, training, and competing brings us together and bonds us. Horse people know what’s … Read More

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Northwest Horse Source Magazine’s May 2025 Issue

May 2025

Explore the complete digital edition of the May 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 & Noteworthy: Book of Barn Hacks Makes Life Easier Around the Barn

Book of Barn Hacks
Image Courtesy Riders of a Certain Age™

Riders of a Certain Age™ is excited to announce the release of The Riders of a Certain Age Book of Barn Hacks. This 120-page, digest-sized book is filled with over 1000 ideas to make life easier around the barn and better for your horses. It focuses on practical techniques for … Read More

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Trail Savvy: More Than Miles

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Photo 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 … Read More

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

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 … Read More

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

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 … Read More

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Editor’s Postcard: All the Beautiful Horses

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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 … Read More

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Trainer’s Corner: Is Your Horse Supple?

supple horse
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 … Read More

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Business Profile: Lazaris Sport Horses

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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 … Read More

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

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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. … Read More

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