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Does Your Horse Need Senior Feed?

How to Determine when Your Partner Needs a Diet Change by Gina Fresquez, MS, CHHC   Taking care of the senior horse is one topic I hold dear to my heart as I have a 27-year-old mare that has been with me through thick and thin. Having owned her for …

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It’s All About Others

Making this Holiday Season Meaningful by Karen Pickering There are times it’s hard to be thankful and the last several years have certainly been trying. Regardless, I’m thankful for the many blessings I continue to receive. Somehow, the ads come through, people are generous and helpful and I see kindness …

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November 2013 Cover Story – Mission Impossible?

Training an OTTB for the Sport of Mountain Trail   by Mark Bolender Off the Track Thoroughbreds (OTTB) are retired race horses that have been given a new purpose in life. Recently, I had the good fortune to train one named Dakota for mountain trail riding. As it turns out, …

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The ABC’s of Leg Yielding

How to Properly Use Leg Pressure to Control Your Horse by Allison Trimble       Horses are trained using the concept of pressure and release. This can come in many forms including through the halter rope, through your body during groundwork, and from the reins while riding. One of …

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Lynden Horse Expo – In Photos

by Karen Pickering     As the days turn shorter—and darker—it’s nice to remember all the opportunities equestrians have in the Pacific Northwest to enjoy their horses. To that end, October proved to be a great month of activities, not the least of which was the second annual Lynden Horse …

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WSQHA Chooses a New Emerald Queen

Meet 15-Year-Old Ashley Davidson       WSQHA is pleased to announce that Ashley Davidson, age 15,  has been named Emerald Queen. Presentation and crowning took place during the evening festivities prior to the Emerald Master’s Futurity event at the Monroe, WA fairgrounds. Ashley Davidson is a 15-year-old sophomore from …

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Bitless Bridles

How to Make and Use Inexpensive Bit-Free Bridles by Lisa Preston       Create a variety of inexpensive, reliable, custom-fit bitless bridles in the colors you choose. This 104 page manual includes step-by-step instructions for more than a dozen bridles, halters, and other handmade tack. Available from Alpine Publications …

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Getting Started in Western Dressage

How to Begin Your Journey by Michelle Binder-Zolezzi       Every day I field calls from people wanting to know more about Western Dressage.  What is it?  How do I find out more about it?  Can anyone do it?  Is it hard?  Who teaches western dressage?  Are there shows?  …

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Have a Coughing Horse?

How to Tell if Your Horse’s Coughing is Normal by Eleanor Blazer     Coughing is a symptom. It can be caused by something as trivial as a little dust or as serious as an underlying medical condition. Regardless of the cause, a coughing horse stops time. Activity ceases as …

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The Giving Community

How Supporting Local Talent Builds a Community by Karen Pickering       One of the best things about publishing the Northwest Horse Source is a close connection to my community. I am inspired by the talent and resources we have here in the Northwest. Bolender Horse Park in Silver …

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