How to Help Your Horse Feel Safe The most important characteristic of a safe, well-trained horse is trust. Horses who trust people are far less likely to behave in erratic, explosive, or aggressive ways and are a joy to handle and ride. Creating trust in horses is the responsibility of … Read More
New Documentary Explores the Issue of Horses in Need Filmmaker Theresa Demarest’s exciting documentary feature “Throw Away Horses” made its world premiere in September 2025 at the Equus International Film Festival in Missoula, Montana. The film follows stories of brave horses and the people working tirelessly to help save them, … Read More
Explore the complete digital edition of the November 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
Results indicate that new regenerative joint treatments may be safer for a horse’s metabolic system than traditional corticosteroid injections PARSIPPANY, N.J. (August 7, 2025) — Zoetis Inc. announced findings from a recently completed study1 that compared the metabolic effects of a commonly used intra-articular corticosteroid – triamcinolone acetonide (TA) to those of Pro-Stride … Read More
During a disaster, not all animals fit in the back seat for evacuation, so veterinarians at Texas A&M provide helpful tips for owners with large animals. BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION — When a disaster is on the horizon, timely evacuation can become that much more challenging for owners whose horses and livestock … Read More
This Fall, Durango® Boots announced its newest brand campaign spotlighting the grit, mindset, and competitive spirit of Team Durango® athletes. The campaign tells the testimonies of the champions who rely on Durango® boots in and out of the arena. The October athlete spotlight is Saddle Bronc Rider, Zeke Thurston – … Read More
Life-Changing Learning Comes from a Surprising Source I used to be that girl, you know, the gelding girl. I was pro-geldings and-anti mares for most of my horse-owning life. There’s just something about those goofy geldings that makes my heart smile from the inside out and eases some of the … Read More
When we talk about horse welfare, we often think of proper nutrition, veterinary care, turnout, and equipment. All of those are critical, but perhaps the most significant influence on a horse’s physical and mental well-being is the rider. Every time we sit in the saddle, we affect our horse — … Read More
YouTube Tutorials Can Be Helpful, but They Don’t Replace In-Person Instruction Social media can be useful; it connects us to neighborhood groups that let us know what’s happening in our community (is your power out too?) and keeps us in touch with long-lost friends from high school. I use YouTube … Read More
New study reveals that amniotic tissue may hold the key to preventing pregnancy loss in horses. By Courtney Price, Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION, Oct. 1, 2025 — Horse breeding is a time- and resource-intensive process, with the average successful pregnancy often costing thousands of dollars … Read More
