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A Classical Approach Reimagined

Manuel Jorge de Oliveira
Photo Courtesy Meike Horrer

Meike Horrer’s Journey with Manuel Jorge de Oliveira’s Method Meike Horrer (Thompson) is the founder and operator of Thompson Serenity Stables, a classical dressage and hoof rehabilitation facility located in Ferndale, Washington.  A lifelong student of the modern dressage training scale, Meike trained and competed across various levels. However, a … Read More

Transforming Manure into a Resource

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Jordan Moody of Best Friends Animal Society uses his compost to create compost tea to grow native plants from seed. Photo by Alayne Blickle.

Best Friends Animal Society Creates a Successful Scenario with Compost Jordan Moody is the Landscaping Manager at Best Friends Animal Society in Kanab, Utah. Best Friends is the largest animal sanctuary in the U.S., and the leading figure in the no-kill movement, with a mission to bring about a time … Read More

Equine Rehabilitation and Fitness Therapies

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A horse being rehabilitated in a water treadmill. Photos courtesy of Central Washington Equine Hospital.

A Holistic Approach to Horse Health By Maggie Downer, DVM, Pam Poole, LVT, and Jess Hartley Equine rehabilitation programs are growing in popularity as they help to manage a multitude of injuries—including post-operative recovery and general condition maintenance. And rehabilitation certainly deserves attention. Multiple modalities are available to our equine … Read More

Cover Story: Remount Foundation – Equine Assisted Therapy Organization Helps Veterans and Their Families

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Horse and Participant Bonding. Photo Courtesy of Remount.

Equine Assisted Therapy Organization Helps Veterans and Their Families After moving to Colorado, I became acquainted with a nonprofit organization called Remount Foundation that focuses on equine therapy for veterans. This past May, I attended an event that was billed as a partnership kickoff and information session. A select group … Read More

Northwest Horse Source Magazine’s June 2025 Issue

Explore the complete digital edition of the June 2025 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

New & Noteworthy: Get Ready for Hay Season: Forage Course Helps You Feed Smarter

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By Nicole Weidner, Equine Guelph Hay season is just around the corner, making this the perfect time for horse owners to cultivate their forage knowledge. Equine Guelph is offering its popular Introduction to Forage short course May 5–16, 2025. This two-week, fully online course is a must for anyone looking to understand … Read More

Trainer’s Corner: Foundation Principles

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Photo by Natalie Longwell

Understand and Use Body Language to Speak “Horse” Working with horses gains better results with better understanding. True horsemanship involves building trust, understanding, and studying the way horses think and behave. Horsemanship’s foundation requires comprehending many principles from the perspective of the horse. It’s not just another thing we do … Read More

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