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The Essential Snaffle – This Must-Have Tool Comes in Many Shapes, Sizes, and Materials

A full-cheek snaffle. Photos by Kim Roe

Walk into any horse trainer’s tack room and you’re likely to find more than one kind of snaffle bit. Developed thousands of years ago, the snaffle is the most useful bit for daily training for horses of all levels. The snaffle bit is used by horsemen of all disciplines—from racing … Read More

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It’s All Happening at the Grant County Fairgrounds! Caring and Motivated Management and Staff Continue to Upgrade Equine Facilities

Photos courtesy of Grant County Fairgrounds

Horse people are passionate about their horses and enjoy gathering together for competitions and exhibitions. Unfortunately, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to find affordable, centrally located, horse and people-friendly venues that are well-maintained. Add in the capacity to support large numbers of horses, riders, and spectators and it’s nearly impossible. Luckily, … Read More

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Jackson’s First Ride – Trust Helps Young Trainer Get the Job Done

Photo by Tracey Hamilton

Article by Tracey Hamilton Jackson’s first ride happened recently, thanks to the talented Amanda! She has been a student at our Stonewater summer camps the past four years. She has an undeniable love and heartbeat for Jesus. Although she’s young, she’s a natural colt starter and desires to make it … Read More

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NoSweat is Changing the Way the World Sweats One Hat at a Time

Playing sports, working hard, or just walking around town can lead to breaking out in a sweat that interferes with your activities. Getting sweat in your eyes or having it roll down your face can throw off your whole game, ruin your makeup and is just generally annoying. NoSweat has … Read More

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Canyonview Equestrian Center – Faith Based Horsemanship is Focus

Photo by Canyonview Equestrian Center

Article by Tim Kirkpatrick, Equestrian Center Director Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA) promotes excellence in safety and education by certifying riding instructors, accrediting equine facilities, producing educational conferences, and publishing educational resources. Check out the CHA website, go to www.CHA.Horse for more information.   Our mission at Canyonview Equestrian Center is to … Read More

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Outbreak Alert: May 26, 2021 – Potomac Horse Fever in Thurston County, WA

Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Source: Attending Veterinarian Number Confirmed: 1; Facility Type: Private Facility; Age: 20; Gender: Mare; Breed: Dutch Warmblood Cross; Onset of Clinical Signs: 5/16/2021; Clinical Signs: anorexia, diarrhea, lethargy; Confirmation Date: 5/20/2021; Horse Status: Recovering; Vaccination Status: Unvaccinated; Notes: None;   All information is sourced from http://equinediseasecc.org/alerts/outbreaks Equine Disease Communication CenterUpdates … Read More

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RM Ranch of Rexford, Montana – Breeding and Training Versatile Horses

Photo by Kembrough Chesson

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 … Read More

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What’s Your Horse’s Dream Job? Equestrian Sports Offer Many Options

Photo by Jerry Pfannenstiel

One of the harder situations of horse ownership is when a beloved horse doesn’t want to do the job you hoped he would do. We humans have goals and aspirations, so we fix a label to our chosen horse that’s frequently related to his pedigree or conformation. Dressage horse, barrel … Read More

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