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Trail Savvy: Trail Maps and Why You Need Them

Trail Maps
All images courtesy Robert Eversole

Tips for Understanding Topo Maps Taking the time to look at a map before leaving the barn can help you plan the ride ahead. Understanding the basic parts of a map will help you “stay found” and know what’s ahead and around as you navigate safely from trailhead to viewpoint … Read More

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New & Noteworthy: 2024 Ethos Award Honorees Announced

Ethos Award
Patricia Kelly

The 2024 Ethos Award co-founders Jess Saalfield and Roberta Wilmore are excited to announce that the 2024 Ethos Award will be presented at the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame in Saratoga Springs, NY. The Ethos Award recognizes individuals who advance the engagement of Black and Brown people … Read More

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Wild Rose Triple Trail Challenge

Wild Rose Triple Trail Challenge

Roseburg, Oregon – October 5, 2024 Heads Up!! Trail horse enthusiasts !! There is a new game in town!! Its called The Wild Rose Triple Trail Challenge. This new and different event will be sure to be a whole new way of attending a trail event. The venue consists of … Read More

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USDA Amends Enforcement of the Horse Protection Act

Horse Protection Act

Why the USDA’s Amendment of the Horse Protection Act (HPA) Regulation Enforcement Matters to You Newly revised rule enforcement practices for the Horse Protection Act (HPA) present a great threat to all equine-centered sports, not just the Tennessee Walking Horse (TWH) sector. The definition of the “action devices” banned for … Read More

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Utah Resident Claims Victory and $50,000 Prize in Inaugural Mustang Challenge presented by Western Horseman and Bureau of Land Management Wild Horse and Burro Program

Chris Phillips and WFR Sin City Sister

South Point Arena, Las Vegas, NV. – July 11-13, 2024 Avon, UT – July 13, 2024 – Chris Phillips of Avon, UT, emerged victorious in the first-ever Mustang Challenge Championship held at South Point Arena, Las Vegas. Riding his 5-year-old mare, WFR SIN CITY SISTER, from Antelope Valley HMA, NV, Phillips … Read More

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Cover Story: Northwest Carriage Museum

Northwest Carriage Museum
Buggy Barn. Photo by Kevin Miller.

Raymond, Washington Museum Offers Visitors a Stroll through Another Time By Anna Golbov, Director, Northwest Carriage Museum You won’t find real horses at The Northwest Carriage Museum in Raymond, Washington, but horses do play an integral role at this unique destination.  The museum’s collection focuses on horse-drawn transportation and related … Read More

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Cowgirl Capable Retreat – How to get your Ammo PAID FOR!

Cowgirl Capable Women’s Empowerment Retreathttps://cowgirlcapable.com/retreatSept 5th-8th, 2024Whistlin’ Pine Ranch – Pateros, WA Register here (paid in full by 8/15 to get free ammo): https://cowgirlcapable.com/registration-form Things are starting to really get exciting and logistics are all falling into place to make this Cowgirl Capable Retreat very memorable event (with amazing food) … Read More

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DURANGO® BOOTS AND THE PRCA HOST SWEEPSTAKES LEADING UP TO 2024 NFR

SWEEPSTAKES

What: Durango® Boots and the PRCA are hosting an NFR Flyaway Sweepstakes during July and into August. $3,000 prize package up for grabs for one winner & their guest! ● (2) Pairs of PRCA Collection by Durango® Boots● (2) Tickets to Durango® Night at Wrangler NFR® on Thursday December 12th, … Read More

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Northwest Horse Source Magazine’s August 2024 Issue

August 2024

Explore the complete digital edition of the August 2024 Issue of 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 … Read More

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New & Noteworthy: Road to the Horse 2025 – A Colt of Many Colors

Road to the Horse
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Since 2003, Road to the Horse has been the industry’s most prestigious colt starting challenge. Creativity and innovation are key components of the continued success of the event throughout the last two decades. With that in mind, the colt starting action at Road to the Horse 2025 will not disappoint … Read More

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