Hannah Leib is the 24-year-old daughter of Ken and Lisa Leib from Olympia, WA. Hannah will be representing and maintaining Western culture in the Pacific Northwest by serving the Professional Western Rodeo Association as Miss Pro-West 2018. Her goal for this year is to truly embody what ambassadorship is in the … Read More
January 2018 Cover Story: David Lichman and His Liberty Horses Featured at Washington State Horse Expo Feature Story: Buying a Horse? 9 Tips for a Successful Match Trainer’s Corner: Control Your Hands Willfully Guided: Keep Going! Training in Winter Click here to see all Digital Edition Past Issues Find the … Read More
Hi All! We are booking participants for our two 2018 very special retreats for women riders, held here at Sweet Pepper Ranch and created with you in mind. Here’s what we are offering: Sweet Pepper Ranch Cowgirl Retreats — Featuring ranch riding, yoga, and meditation Our Cowgirl Retreats is … Read More
Post-and-Beam Barns Designed to Last by DC Structures Welcoming a new horse to the family is a big deal—one that demands much planning and forethought. Between space to roam, shelter from the elements, and safety and hygiene concerns, our equine friends can be downright needy at times. Of course, … Read More
Dental Care and Special Supplements Benefit the Aged Horse by Dr. Eleanor Kellon Winter weather and loss of pasture access make owners of thin senior horses anxious. There are things to consider when a horse is underweight that span all age groups, but seniors have additional considerations. Older horses … Read More
Thoughts from NWHS Publisher “It’s so expensive…” or “Is that for the year?” I hear this quite often. Our world has been changed dramatically by the digital revolution. We wouldn’t be caught dead without our cell phones. They are a huge part of our lives. Magazines have stepped up … Read More
Want to learn innovative, chore-efficient ways for mud management, pest control, managing odors, water conservation and on-farm recycling? Join us for a free webinar on December 13 at 6:00 p.m. (Pacific time) to hear creative ways to put native plants to work on your farm including, rain gardens, dust barriers, visual screens, … Read More
The 19th Annual Northwest Horse Fair and Expo will be held at the Linn County Fair and Expo Center in Albany, Oregon March 23-25. The event is a 3-day horse fair and exposition, attracting horse owners from all around the Northwest. Each day of the expo will be packed with … Read More
This Reliable Method of Identifying Horses Guard Against Loss by Eleanor Blazer Many years ago, my husband Don sent a good race-bred Quarter Horse mare to a stallion for breeding. Don was unaware that the owner of the stallion and his wife were going through a bitter divorce. One … Read More
Dr. Brian Joseph Washington State Veterinarian Interest has been high in a case of EHV-1, neuropathogenic strain, detected earlier this month in King County. This particular strain of equine herpes virus is highly contagious and, while it won’t infect people, it can be fatal to horses. Since being notified of … Read More
