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Editor’s Postcard: Chores Don’t End When You’re Under the Weather

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Photo by Kim Roe

Horse Care Helps Me Go On I have the flu. I’m feeling sorry for myself, which I suppose is expected under the circumstances. But I’m especially snappy because it’s winter and I run a boarding barn and make my living giving riding lessons.  I’ve canceled lessons for the week, which … Read More

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Leading Wild Horse Conservation Organization Applauds Bipartisan Effort to End Horse Slaughter with SAFE Act Reintroduction

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Image Courtesy American Wild Horse Conservation

Ahead of AWHC’s Day of Action for National Horse Protection Day, the reintroduction of the SAFE Act marks a critical step toward safeguarding America’s horses from slaughter. (WASHINGTON D.C., February 27th, 2025) – Today, the nation’s leading wild horse conservation organization, the American Wild Horse Conservation applauds U.S. Senators Lindsey … Read More

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Rider Wellness: Is Your Horse Training You?

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Michelle and her horse Vali on the tire at Riverside State Park Equestrian Area. Photo Credit Solveig Pederson.

Horses Can Teach Unaware Humans to Do Their Bidding A few years ago, I was having trouble getting the right-lead canter from my horse Vali. He’s a very athletic horse, and quite capable of cantering on the wrong lead around a circle. Sometimes I could get the right lead, but … Read More

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From My Saddle: Using Feedback to Our Advantage

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Karen’s mom helping at the Northwest Horse Fair & Expo in the late 90s.

Learning is a Valuable Tool March is one of my favorite times of year. There are two horse expos that I enjoy attending and participating in: The Northwest Horse Fair & Expo in Albany, Oregon, March 21-23 and the Idaho Horse Expo in Nampa, April 4-6. Both expos are a … Read More

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Cornell’s Equine Seminar Series presents “Dental Care for the Senior Horse”

Cornell Equine Seminar Series
Credit Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine

WHAT: Dr. Alexa Wright will discuss the anatomy, issues and care of horse teeth WHEN: Tuesday, March 18, 2025, 6:00-7:00 p.m. ET WHERE: Via Zoom; registration required: https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/6217406294620/WN_gj5jYop8QKmq7YGUP8T3-g#/registration MEDIA: The event is free and open to the public. Media members are asked to RSVP to Len Johnson, [email protected] ITHACA, N.Y. – Dr. Alexa Wright will outline … Read More

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Ben Longwell with Jeff Mundell: The Making of the Vaquero Bridlehorse – April 11, 2025 – Virtual

Join Ben Longwell online via zoom for this Virtual Event with Live Q&A. This Virtual Event is FREE for members of our Horsemanship Community The Remuda! See event info here: https://horsesource.org/event/ben-longwell-with-jeff-mundell-the-making-of-the-vaquero-bridlehorse PressNews from the horse industry. Sharing today’s information as it happens. The Northwest Horse Source is not responsible for … Read More

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Vista Verde Ranch Rolls Out a Fresh New Look with Rebrand and Website 

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Steamboat Springs, Colo. (February 13, 2025) – Vista Verde Ranch, a luxury guest ranch nestled in the Elk River Valley north of Steamboat Springs, is more than a beautiful mountain retreat—it’s a place with a rich history, deep roots, and a timeless connection to the land. Open seasonally for guests … Read More

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