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Trainer’s Corner: Help for the Spooky Horse – Part 1

January 14, 2025 by Ben Longwell

Response in Spite of Trouble Welcome to this three-part series which will cover one of the most universally applicable principles of horsemanship, what I call “Response in Spite of Trouble”. Some of the most common questions I’m asked concern what to do when a horse spooks or how to build …

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Equine Natural Movement School – Module 1: In-Person Training – March 9-15, 2025 in Battle Ground, WA

January 13, 2025 by Press

See event info here: https://horsesource.org/event/equine-natural-movement-school-module-1-in-person-training PressNews from the horse industry. Sharing today’s information as it happens. The Northwest Horse Source is not responsible for the content of 3rd party submissions.

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Media Barn: New in Books – Keeping Horses Outdoors

January 10, 2025 by Northwest Horse Source

Smart, Safe, Affordable Ways Your Horse Can Live as Naturally as Possible All Year by Iveta Jebáčková-Lažanská As times have changed, so has our understanding of the social, psychological, and physical needs of the animals in our care. As open spaces shrink, our view of what is required to keep …

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Whatcom Farm Expo: Exhibitors Spots Still Available

January 9, 2025 by Press

We still have space for exhibitors for this year’s Whatcom Farm Expo! If you’re able to join us on Saturday, March 1, 2025, it would be wonderful to have you participate in this well-attended event. We offer various options for exhibitor booths and sponsorships, ranging from a classic 10×10 booth set up for …

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Mark & Lee Bolender Seek New Visionary for International Mountain Trail Challenge Association (IMTCA)

January 8, 2025 by Mark Bolender

Mark & Lee Bolender

Mark and I have cherished every moment of growing International Mountain Trail Challenge Association (IMTCA) and witnessing the incredible community it has become. On April 26, 2024, we sold Bolender Horse Park and relocated just a mile down the road. Since then, all our focus has been on building our new home and …

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54th Northwest Agricultural Show – Salem, Oregon – January 15-17, 2024

January 7, 2025 by Press

See event info here: https://horsesource.org/event/54th-northwest-agricultural-show-salem-oregon-january-15-17-2024 PressNews from the horse industry. Sharing today’s information as it happens. The Northwest Horse Source is not responsible for the content of 3rd party submissions.

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Editor’s Postcard: Letting Dreams Go

January 7, 2025 by Kim Roe

Equine Systemic Proteoglycan Accumulation

Gus with his dam at five months old. Photo by Kim Roe.

A Grim Diagnosis for a Beloved Horse In last month’s column I wrote about my 7-year-old gelding, Gus, and his struggle to stay sound. Slightly lame over the summer with an undiagnosed injury to his left hind, he then bowed a tendon in his right hind in October. I rested …

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Disease Alert: Screwworm Has Been Confirmed in Mexico

January 6, 2025 by Press

Why should I be concerned that screwworm has been detected in Mexico? Screwworm has expanded uncontrollably in the last several months from South America and now into Mexico. If not controlled the screwworm flies will continue to move north into the United States. There is the additional risk illegal horse …

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Snohomish County 4-H Annual Tack Sale – March 1st, 2025

January 5, 2025 by Press

See event info here: https://horsesource.org/event/snohomish-county-4-h-annual-tack-sale PressNews from the horse industry. Sharing today’s information as it happens. The Northwest Horse Source is not responsible for the content of 3rd party submissions.

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Cover Story: The Balance Through Movement Method™

January 3, 2025 by Northwest Horse Source

This horse shows significant positive changes in its physical shape and function before (top) and after having the Balance Through Movement Method. Photos by Kaser Equine

A Holistic Approach to Equine Nerve Compression The Balance Through Movement Method™ (BTMM) was born out of the necessity to address the persistent issues surrounding undiagnosed lameness in horses. Developed by competitive rider and professional horse trainer Celeste Lazaris, this innovative approach arose from her frustration with the lack of …

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