Many Options Offered by Karen Pickering Dreaming of that special barn? This is the time of year when improvement projects around our farms and ranches start moving from fantasy to reality. For our Barn and Farm issue The Northwest Horse Source interviewed a number of construction companies and asked … Read More
The smell of ammonia may be stronger in the summer months, but in fact, ammonia is just as dangerous in winter. While the odor may not be as noxious, ammonia gas damages the respiratory system before the nostrils are able to detect it. Ammonia is a health risk to your … Read More
“And the Champion, with a total score of 1123 points, is Joe Bell on his 11 year old Quarter Horse gelding, Chalo Gun Slinger!” In the horse world where the typical scenario is one horse/one discipline, respected horseman Charles Wilhelm is taking another route. “I’ve always believed that it should … Read More
Grow with the Gang by Eleanor Blazer Encourage your child to join a gang — it can lead to success! Kids join gangs to find a sense of community, self-esteem, recognition and moral code. 4-H provides all of these things, plus educational opportunities. More than 6 million young people … Read More
GEORGETOWN, TX – The Extreme Mustang Makeover is stopping Monroe, Washington, August 17-19, 2017. This event, produced by the Mustang Heritage Foundation, in partnership with the Bureau of Land Management’s Wild Horse and Burro Program, is currently seeking youth and adult trainers to participate in the 100-day wild horse training … Read More
Keep your helmet dry, clean and free of scratches with the new Noble Outfitters™ Helmet Hat Bag! This stylish semi-structured bag with wall padding protects your helmet between uses and during travel. Designed with durable 600 Denier 100% polyester canvas, this helmet bag features a full zipper opening and removable … Read More
AUBURN, Wash. (February 22) – Jim Penney, a charter member of the Washington Racing Hall of Fame who saddled a record five Longacres Mile winners, died Tuesday at his home in Edgewood. Jim Penney ranked at or near the top of every major training category at Emerald Downs, Longacres and … Read More
What do you do when your companion animals and horses are caught in an accident? Or need to be evacuated because of flood or fire? What do you do when your client calls whose companion animal or horse is trapped? Advanced training and preparation are essential for first responders, veterinarians … Read More
Equine Cushing’s and Insulin Resistance Group Inc. Announces 2017 NO Laminitis! Conference The US alone has almost 10 million horses. The most current estimates are that 10% to 15% of horses will suffer from laminitis every year, with 80% to 90% of the cases caused by endocrine disease. That is, … Read More
Ridgefield, Washington – February 20, 2017 – The Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) reached another significant milestone when over 100 participants came together February 10 – 12 to host and participate in the very first IEA event in the State of Washington. The weekend competition was held at the Clark County Event … Read More
