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Is Your Horse Worth His Salt? – Plain Old Salt is a Requirement for Life

June 30, 2020January 1, 2020 by Eleanor Blazer

The ancient Greeks traded salt for slaves – hence the saying “worth his salt”. Early Roman soldiers were partially paid in salt (salarium argentum) which is where the word “salary” originated. A severe salt deficiency can cause your horse to die. Napoleon had thousands of soldiers die during his retreat …

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Remembering John Cloe – Equine Promotions Owner Brought Information and Entertainment to the Equine Community

July 3, 2020January 1, 2020 by Karen Pickering

Ken McNabb and John Cloe at the 2015 Northwest Horse Fair & Expo. Ken McNabb gives a Tribute to John Cloe.

The Northwest Horse Source’s journey with John Cloe began in March of 2000. I was a newbie in the magazine publishing business and was embarking on my very first horse expo with the magazine. It was a big adventure and a long drive—nearly seven hours to Linn County Fairgrounds in …

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10th Annual Washington State Horse Expo March 6 – 8

June 12, 2020January 1, 2020 by Northwest Horse Source

Stacy Westfall

The 10th Annual Washington State Horse Expo at the Clark County Event Center in Ridgefield, Washington is upon us! The Washington State Horse Expo is one of the top equine events in the Northwest that attracts thousands of horse enthusiasts from all over the Western United States. Every year the …

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Above-Ground Burial Options for Equines – An Interview with Michelle Melaragno of Compassionate Composting

June 12, 2020January 1, 2020 by Alayne Blickle

Photo by Alayne Blickle

This past fall I was a presenter at the Best Horse Summit in Maine. While there, I had the opportunity to tour a unique equine business, Compassionate Composting, which deals exclusively with composting dead horses. Before you wrinkle up your nose and turn away, ponder the fact that in many …

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Dreaming of a Foal? – The Ins and Outs of Breeding Your Mare

June 12, 2020January 1, 2020 by Sara Perkins, DVM

Photo by Holly Rydman

The holidays are over, which means breeding season will soon begin. We start breeding in February and typically wind down by July. Breeders focused on aged events or sales often want the advantage of an earlier foal. Those mares are bred in February and March. In order to get the …

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January 31, 2020January 1, 2020 by Northwest Horse Source

January 2020 Breeding & Buying Issue January 2020 Cover Story: The 21st Annual Northwest Horse Fair & Expo – March 20-22 Feature Story: Should you Import a Horse? Trainer’s Corner: Buying a Youth Horse Equestrian Lifestyle: Remembering John Cloe Trail Savvy: What to Look for in a Trail …

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You can make a difference for BCHA

May 4, 2020December 16, 2019 by Back Country Horsemen of Washington

We understand this is a busy time of year. You can exponentially impact our efforts by fundraising on behalf of BCHA. Create a Facebook fundraiser, refer a friend, gift a membership; becoming a fundraiser ensures we can continue reaching others and enabling great work like this to continue. Thank you …

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For Sale: Miniature Horse or Cob Size Cart and Harness. Just in time for Christmas!

August 5, 2020December 16, 2019 by Karen Pickering

Don’t miss this! Cart is in great shape. Been using for over a year and love it! Just upgrading. Tires are in good shape. Long shafts. Will include harness. Quick Connect setup. No traces needed. Just clip and go! It’s not installed on this cart but all the parts …

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December 4, 2019November 27, 2019 by Press

BCHA wishes you and your family a HAPPY THANKSGIVING! #GivingTrailsDay is right around the corner! How can you help? Donate when lines open up on Giving TrailsDay! Facebook’s match for Giving TrailsDay begins at 8:00 AM Eastern Time (5:00 AM Pacific Time) on Tuesday, December 3, 2019. Donations are matched dollar for dollar on …

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SOLD – Immaculate Equestrian Facility – 30142 Walberg Rd Sedro Woolley, WA

April 16, 2021November 15, 2019 by Allison Trimble

Immaculate Equestrian Facility on private 20 acres. Two custom homes leave nothing to be desired. Featuring tasteful finishes, fireplaces, heat pumps, cement plank siding, generous garages and wired with generators. Well-designed horse facility offers 92×192 arena, 19 12×12 stalls, hay storage, 6 equipment bays, shavings bunker, ample wash rack, large …

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