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DURANGO® AND THE PRCA INTRODUCE FIRST-EVER PRORODEO BOOT COLLABORATION

the PRCA collection
All images courtesy Durango Boots

Hand-Crafted, World Champion Approved Boots Available at Retail Now EMBARGOED – Nelsonville, OH (April 5, 2024) – Durango® Boots, a division of Rocky Brands, Inc. and The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA), the oldest and largest professional rodeo-sanctioning body in the world, have come together to develop a collection of … Read More

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The Cowboy & The Jump Jockey, How A Champion Racehorse Was Saved

March 31, 2024 Solvang, California: Amazing stories unfold in the podcast episode #251 about how champion horses are made when the trainers get it right for the horse.  Born in the United Kingdom and famous in Germany for working with Monty Roberts on some remarkable horses, Simon Stokes is a fearless Jump Jockey and patient trainer. When the … Read More

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Trainer’s Profile: BCR Horsemanship at Baxter Creek Ranch

Baxter Creek Ranch
Photo by Roxanne Baxter

Roxanne Baxter Offers All-around Training in Phoenix, Oregon What is your name and location Roxanne Baxter, BCR Horsemanship LLC in Phoenix, Oregon. Our ranch name is Baxter Creek Ranch. Disciplines offered? I’m an all-around trainer and riding instructor with an emphasis on kind horsemanship with no shortcuts to real communication, … Read More

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The Marley Project joins the Seen Through Horses Campaign in May 2024

A session with one of our rescue horses. Photo Courtesy JA Media Productions.

Join The Marley Project, Inc. in spreading awareness of the power of horses in mental health and personal growth during Mental Health Awareness Month. Camden, SC – Horses have been incorporated into various human health and wellness services for many years, however involving horses within the context of mental health is relatively … Read More

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Cover Story: Evergreen Equine Veterinary Practice

Equine Evergreen Veterinary Practice
The EEVP Team: Dr. Jerry Washburn, Breeding Manager Sam Mackey, Dr. Rachel Micek, Scarlett (Horse), Dr. Brittany Davis, and Foaling Manager Jackie Devato. Photo Courtesy Equine Evergreen Veterinary Practice.

Monroe, Washington Veterinarians Announce New Exciting Location and Facility by Brittany Davis, DVM Spring is here and that means foaling and breeding season is in full swing. If you’ve been thinking about breeding your mare and dreaming of a foal in your barn next year, you need an experienced, proven … Read More

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Northwest Horse Source Magazine’s April 2024 Issue

Explore the complete digital edition of the April 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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Media Barn: New in Books – No Bored Horses

No Bored Horses

Essential Enrichment for Happy Equines By Amanda Goble Today, horses are thought of as family members, athletic partners, teachers, and therapists. Most of us do our best to give them all the benefits that domestic life can offer such as comfortable stalls, carefully prepared and regular meals with vitamins and … Read More

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Small Farm Makeover: Free and Natural Insect Control

Natural Insect Control
Image Courtesy Alayne Blickle.

Free and Natural Insect Control One of my favorite times of year is the March/April time frame when swallows begin returning to the Pacific Northwest. These vivacious little birds overwinter in Central America and return to North America in time for the spring nesting season.  These pretty little birds provide … Read More

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Trail Savvy: No Round Pen? No Problem!

round pen
Photo Courtesy Robert Eversole

Find Horse Training Success in Less-than-ideal Situations A round pen is one of those items that has been on my wish list for a while. Everywhere you look, it seems that a round pen is a “must-have” piece of equipment if you’re going to be serious about your horsemanship; I … Read More

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Editor’s Postcard: How to Sell Your Horse

Carol Landt with a young prospect. Photo courtesy Carol Landt.

Think Like a Buyer When Marketing Your Horse A friend of mine was recently in the market for a new horse, and she shared with me her frustrations about the choices some sellers make when presenting their horses. Carol Landt has been riding and training horses for decades. She’s an … Read More

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