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Costs and Considerations of Caring For Your Horse

November 5, 2021November 4, 2021 by Nicole Mormann

I recently came across this post and thought I would share it with my viewers. This is some great information! There is so much to consider when getting into horses. Housing is just one of the many expenses that you will incur, whether you’re remodeling an existing building or putting …

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Book Release: Land of the Horses – A True Story of a Lost Soul and a Life Found

November 4, 2021November 2, 2021 by Northwest Horse Source

Growing up in a small Maine town, Chris Lombard had never ridden a horse—never even touched one. But on one fateful night, as what he’d thought was a happy twenty-something life full of love and possibility fell suddenly apart, he met two horses and looked into their eyes. What he saw inspired …

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A Red Horse Grazing in the Green Grass – Receiving the Gift of Healing and Peace from Horses

November 1, 2021 by Vonie Kalich

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Balancing a book and a water bottle on a white plastic chair, I made my way into my horse’s pasture where I would settle myself for some reading and quiet time. Acknowledging my presence, my gelding Cody lifted his head. He immediately lowered it again, satisfied that the chair was …

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Barn Owls — Nature’s Mousetrap – Erect a Nest Box to Encourage Rodent Control

November 1, 2021 by Alayne Blickle

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Horse owners know how difficult rodent control can be on a horse property. Fall is the time of year when the mouse situation inside our barns can get out of hand. Mice and rodents can carry diseases, some serious to humans. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, …

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Try to Try versus Try to Quit – Set Your Horse Up to Find the Correct Answer

November 1, 2021 by Steve Rother

Try to Try. Photo by Cara Crain

When teaching your horse to try to try, it’s important to make a plan. One example would be inside versus outside the trailer, with the correct option being inside the trailer and the wrong option being outside the trailer. I want the horse to find the answer, so I set …

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Back in the Show Pen Again – A Talented Colt Brings Back the Desire to Compete

November 1, 2021 by Allison Trimble

Back in 2011 I competed in my last National Reined Cow Horse Association (NRCHA) show. I got married in 2013, and along with that came a precocious 4-year-old boy. I didn’t think anything would pull me away from the horse industry, but it turns out motherhood was the thing. In …

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The Good Mule – Build A Steady Mule for Packing Practice

November 1, 2021 by Robert Eversole

Photos by Robert Eversole

This is Blue. She’s one of the newest members of the TrailMeister herd. Over the years, horse and mule packing has developed to the point where it is a combination of art and science. Most packers take pride in their animals and in their ability to pack them in a …

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Cora Floyd – Jumping Star Aims for a Professional Career with Horses

November 7, 2021October 29, 2021 by Brandi Coplen

Photo by Elise Lombardi

The Northwest Horse Source is celebrating youth in action. This column features young equine enthusiasts from all over the Northwest who inspire, uplift, or just have fun with horses. The future of the horse industry depends on youth participation. We look forward to sharing their stories and adventures! If you’re …

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Suzanne Huizenga – Mentoring and Training Youth Riders, Young Professionals, and Serious Amateurs

October 27, 2021 by Kim Roe

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Suzanne (Suzy) Huizenga is a sought-after and much-admired trainer located in Whatcom County, Washington, where she has been training students and horses for over 40 years. She specializes in bringing students and horses along calmly and happily from trot poles to jumping courses in the hunter/jumper rings. Suzy has developed …

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How’s Your Horse’s Health? Pay Attention to Subtle Changes to Head Off Health Disasters

October 23, 2021 by Kim Roe

Photo by Aliena Hook

I got pretty sick a few weeks ago. I just kept pushing myself, thinking my lack of energy and aching muscles were related to the fact that I’m getting older and the physical demands of caring for the farm had me a little run down. Then one morning I almost …

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