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Old Bits: Gold Hill Mine

February 27, 2021 by Dick Vander Yacht

A pleasant and interesting day trip for the inexperienced horse and rider is the four mile ride to the old Gold Hill Mine, located near the “T” where Whatcom, Skagit and Okanagan Counties meet. This is National Forest land, but the mine is a private mining claim. The area is …

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Old Bits: Focus on the Porcupine Game -Part 1

March 22, 2021February 26, 2021 by Pat Parelli

Game #2 in the series of the Seven Games with Pat Parelli Horses naturally push into steady pressure. Moving against it or barging through it is how they escape predators in the wild. Mother Nature tells them to break loose of a predator’s hold or crash through an obstacle that’s …

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Darren Moore: Getting to Know the Man Behind the Microphone

February 24, 2021 by Northwest Horse Source

By Cynthia McFarland There are as many different ways to make a career in the equine industry as there are colors of horses, and not all of them involve swinging a leg over a horse’s back. But for horse show announcer Darren Moore, his extensive personal experience as a rider …

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Action Alert: SB 5452 – Ebikes on non-motorized state lands

February 19, 2021 by Back Country Horsemen of Washington

Photo compliments of the Back Country Horsemen of America

This bill would mandate that state land managers allow class 1 ebikes where the nonmotorized trail or road is open to bicycles. This bill would mandate that state land managers consider class 1 ebikes as a nonmotorized vehicle as bicycles are. This bill would mandate that the state land manager …

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Getting Your Footing As An Owner When It Comes To Farriery

February 16, 2021February 10, 2021 by Ian Davies

Photo by John Beursken, courtesy of Noble Farriery

Where does one begin to learn about farriery as a horse owner? Because of the sheer quantity of information available to us via the internet, it can be overwhelming for anyone to find answers to specific questions from reliable sources, let alone to start seeking when one doesn’t know the …

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The U.S. Forest Service Asks for Information on the Theft of Over $30,000 in Essential Firefighting Equipment

February 2, 2021 by Northwest Horse Source

EVERETT, Wash. — Jan. 29, 2021—The United States Forest Service is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying suspects involved with the theft of wildland firefighting equipment from the Koma Kulshan Guard Station near Concrete Washington; the home base of the Baker River Hotshot Crew. During the weekend of December …

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Young Equestrians in Action – Sisters Camille and Taylor Kennedy

February 4, 2021February 1, 2021 by Brandi Coplen

Camille (left) and Taylor Kennedy. Photo provided by the Kennedys.

The Northwest Horse Source is celebrating youth in action. Our newest column will feature and celebrate 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! …

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These Feet were Made for Travel – Seeking Horse Adventures

February 2, 2021February 1, 2021 by Kim Roe

The Golegã Horse Fair in Portugal is a must-see for horse lovers. Photo by Kim Roe

Not all those who wander are lost – J.R.R. Tolkien When I was 12 years old my sweet father took my sister and me on an epic six-week trip throughout the Western United States. We visited, camped, and backpacked in many of our country’s most beautiful public lands like …

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Keeping Up with Milo the Mustang – Sound, Happy, and Learning Every Day

February 2, 2021February 1, 2021 by Northwest Horse Source

Photo by Tracey Hamilton

Article by Tracey Hamilton Milo joined Stonewater Mustangs from a Nevada HMA, the Pine Nut Mountains herd. He is an athletic pony-sized, curious, never-met-a-stranger, busy-all-the-time almost 5-year-old. He is also a student favorite to work with in our Bible study and Horsemanship program. As we mentioned last month, he arrived …

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Morrow Ranch – Encouraging Vital Relationships

February 2, 2021February 1, 2021 by Teddy Franke

Photo by Morrow Ranch

Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA) promotes excellence in safety and education by certifying riding instructors, accrediting equine facilities, producing educational conferences, and publishing educational resources. Go to www.CHA.Horse for more information. Horses have a special way of connecting with young people. Now kids can enjoy week-long camp adventures where they are …

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