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January 13, 2021 by Northwest Horse Source

The Mustang Heritage Foundation (MHF) has opened applications for those interested in competing at one of three Extreme Mustang Makeovers slated for 2021. The events will take place June 24–26, 2021 in Lexington, KY; August 11–14, 2021 in Oklahoma City, OK; and October 15–16, 2021 in Logan Township, NJ. During all three …

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Market Conditions for the Real Estate Industry – Back to The Farm Movement Helps Move Equestrian Properties

January 10, 2021 by Allison Trimble

Photo from Allison Trimble

This year the Northwest real estate market has found itself in usual circumstances. Many issues are a continuation of what we’ve been experiencing for a few years, but this year we saw some new factors layered on top. Low Inventory We’ve seen consecutive years of steady growth in home …

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Book Review—The Five Horse Types – Traditional Chinese Medicine for Training and Caring for Every Horse

January 5, 2021January 4, 2021 by Northwest Horse Source

Dr. Ina Gösmeier is a classically trained veterinarian. She supports her Western medical practice with knowledge gained through the study of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). This handbook provides a basic introduction to the guiding principle of determining a horse’s type before making decisions about handling, care, training, or treatment. According to TCM …

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January 2021

January 5, 2021January 1, 2021 by 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 the region, covering the care, training, keeping and enjoyment of horses, …

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The Essential Halter – The Big Three: Flat, Round, and Special Purpose

January 15, 2021January 1, 2021 by Robert Eversole

Photos by Robert Eversole

[sayit]If you have a horse or a mule, you own a halter. It may be plain, fancy, or have special uses, but you have one (or several) of these pieces of tack laying around. Let’s take a peek at some of the different types of halters and discuss how and …

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Trail Obstacle Problem Solving – Master the Water Box

January 1, 2021 by Mark Bolender

Photo by Cambrie Caldwell Photography

The water box is a fun obstacle that’s a crowd-pleaser at competitions. But it can be tricky to train a horse to calmly walk through it—let alone do a 360º turn inside! If we break down these scary parts, it makes it easier for horses to overcome. We start everything …

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Keep Your Confined Horses Happier

January 1, 2021 by Alayne Blickle

Locate your confinement area so your horse will have interaction and stimulus from the world around them. Photo by Kim Roe

Winter can be a challenging time for riders and our horses. Shorter days with inclement weather can make finding time to ride a challenge. Horses confined in paddocks or dry lots during winter still need something to do. Increasing turnout time, allowing social interactions between horses, and providing sufficient forage …

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The Ups and Downs of Stallion Ownership – Insight on Promoting, Standing, and Devotion to a Special Stallion

March 15, 2021January 1, 2021 by Kim Roe

Photo by Shelly Brown

I first saw the versatile Arabian stallion Kalaloch+ at a working equitation show in 2019. I was so impressed by his movement, temperament, and beauty that I friended his owner Shelly Brown on Facebook so I could keep up with both of them. I’ve since learned that he’s been a …

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Baroque Feathered Farm, Raising Gentle, Willing, and Versatile Gypsy Vanners

March 15, 2021January 1, 2021 by Northwest Horse Source

Janelle Braun’s broodmares prove themselves as working horses. Photo by Jessica Farren

Article by Cole Peak “The big thing that sets us apart from other breeding programs is that our mares aren’t just for breeding,” says Janelle Braun, owner of Baroque Feathered Farm, as she leans against the wall of her tack room in Carnation, Washington. “We ride them.” Janelle, whose …

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Horse Trek Program Teaches Youth Responsibility

December 31, 2020 by NWHS

For over 75 years the Scouts have provided horsemanship opportunities for youth. Of the high adventure programs that exist out there the Horse trek is second to none. Scott Depaolo, Director of the Cascade Pacific Council’s horsemanship program leads dozens of youths across the Cascade Range each summer to move …

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