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Feature Story: Adopting Mustangs

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Photo Credit: Dave Anasazi

Know What’s Necessary to Bring a Wild Horse Home Horses go by horse rules, and respect for human beings is not one of them. Wild mustangs speak the same language as other horses, but up until capture they have a clean slate as far as people are concerned. Personally, I … Read More

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Rider Wellness: Don’t Do Stupid Things

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Michelle on a trail ride with horses Oly and Capy, enjoying the view. Photo Credit: Carol Klar.

Setting Yourself Up for Success I didn’t really want to tell my friends about my last broken arm. It was a lot of drama and kind of embarrassing. My friends were shocked. Three broken arms in less than a year? What the heck were you doing? Other phrases were also … Read More

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Elisa Wallace Claims Victory and $50,000 Prize in Inaugural Mustang Classic event presented by Practical Horseman and The Bureau of Land Management Wild Horse and Burro Program

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Elisa Wallace & Zephyr win first-ever Mustang Classic. Images Courtesy Matt Manroe.

Rolex Stadium, Kentucky Horse Park, Lexington, KY. – September 13-15, 2024 Austin, TX – September 15, 2024 – Elisa Wallace of Reddick, FL, emerged victorious in the first-ever Mustang Classic Championship held in Rolex Stadium at the Kentucky Horse Park, Lexington, KY. Riding Zephyr, her 5-year-old gelding gathered from the Twin Peaks, CA Herd Management Area, Wallace clinched … Read More

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Small Farm Makeover: Rodent Control on Horse Properties

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Barn Owl Box. Photo Courtesy Alayne Blickle.

Consider Natural Solutions Fall is a good time to consider rodent control plans as that’s when mice and rats really start showing up in our barns looking for a warm, dry place to hang out for the winter. Rodents are probably one of the toughest challenges to deal with on … Read More

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Support the Outbreak Alerts You Rely On!

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The Equine Disease Communication Center (EDCC), which provides the vital Outbreak Alerts many of our readers and members appreciate, is conducting a biosecurity survey with support from the USDA. By participating, you’re helping protect horses from infectious diseases and ensuring the EDCC can continue improving this valuable resource for the … Read More

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Trail Savvy: Just Say Hello!

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Greetings on the Trail Make the World a Friendlier Place There’s a French saying: simple comme bonjour, which means “as simple as hello.” It’s a perfect reminder of how much a friendly greeting does, especially when you’re on the trail. Whether we’re riding horses, hiking, or biking, tossing out a … Read More

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Cover Story: Making Magic at Horses of Hope Oregon

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Therapeutic Riding Center Brings Joy and Healing into People’s Lives Those of us who love horses understand the magic they bring into our lives. We know being in the presence of a horse changes a bad day into a good one. We have felt our bodies and minds respond positively … Read More

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Equine Nutrition: Feeding for All Life Stages

Join us for an evening with Natalie Sullivan, MS PAS, On Course Equine Nutrition, LLC as she details the specific nutritional needs of horses as they grow and age. Horses require certain vitamins, nutrients, and management styles as they grow from foal to adult to geriatric. You will leave with … Read More

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Northwest Horse Source Magazine’s October 2024 Issue

Explore the complete digital edition of the October 2024 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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