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Do You Know How Much Tack You Really Have? Moving is a Great Way to Purge Unused Gear

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Well, the excitement of moving has worn off a little. I’ve just completed over 3,000 miles to and from Colorado moving the horses over. Preparing for the move was grueling, to say the least. However, I think the best part of moving is the clearing out all the things that … Read More

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Kyle Churchill – Arlington, Washington Trainer Specializes in Colt Starting and the All-Around Horse

The Northwest Horse Source is celebrating Northwest trainers and instructors! Our newest column profiles trainers from all over the Northwest in multiple disciplines. We believe that connecting riders, trainers, and horses is necessary for success in the horse business. It’s our goal to support the equestrian lifestyle for all our readers. If you’re a trainer who’d like to be featured in … Read More

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Classic Equine Knee Boot 2 – Expert Design Meets Protective Function

Performance horsemen know interference doesn’t just happen at a horse’s hooves. Many reining and cow horses can experience the same type of issue higher on the leg while schooling and in the show pen. Classic Equine turned to its top National Reining Horse Association and National Reined Cow Horse Association … Read More

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Here Comes the Sun – It’s Not Good for Everyone

A well-ventilated run-in shed keeps horses comfortable on the hottest of days. Photo by Kim Roe

The bountiful benefits of the sun’s rays bring joy to the hearts of horses and humans, especially for the winter-weary residents of colder climes. But the sun is not good for everyone. Staying sheltered from the heat and burning beams can be especially important for creatures great and small, especially … Read More

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Find the Best Realtor® – Buying and Selling Horse Properties Requires Unique Talent and Knowledge

The real estate market has been under unusual circumstances in the past year. Low inventory, low interest rates and many qualified buyers make for a challenging marketplace. Sellers are excited for the potential of top dollar but are worried they won’t find a home to buy. Buyers find themselves competing … Read More

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Book Review: Still Horse Crazy After All These Years (If it Didn’t Happen this Way…it Should Have)

This book is a rare insider’s look at the life of a professional sportsman as he tries to reconcile the passion that drives him with livelihood, family, and aging. Known for his wit, irreverence, and whip-smart observations on equestrian sport and its participants, three-time Olympian Jim Wofford’s writing is as … Read More

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Outbreak Alert: June 7, 2021 – Equine Influenza in Clark County, WA; Strangles in Spokane County, WA; Rabies in Adams County, CO

Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Equine Influenza in Clark County, WA Source: Washington State Veterinary Office Number Confirmed: 1; Facility Type: Private Facility; Notes: A horse at a private facility in Clark County has tested positive for Equine Influenza. The owner is working with the veterinarian and the property is under a voluntary quarantine. For … Read More

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Is Your Horse Safe in His Home? Attention to Details Can Save Your Horse

An aisleway between fences eliminates the problem of horses fighting across the fence and injuring themselves on the fencing.

Scenario one: An equine facility has a policy that riders must clean their horses’ hooves before leaving the arena to keep the barn aisle clean. A hoof pick hangs on a hook next to the arena gate. One day, while cleaning out her horse’s hooves, a woman’s horse reaches up … Read More

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Horse Trailer Maintenance – Yearly Upkeep Aids in Worry-free Adventures

Photos by Robert Eversole

Before you head out on a riding or camping adventure you need to do your horse trailer’s yearly safety checks and service. If you aren’t mechanically savvy (or just not inclined to do the job yourself) a qualified professional can do all the work for you. Just make sure they … Read More

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