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Small Farm Makeover: 10 Tips to Keep Flying Pests at Bay – Naturally!

June 17, 2024 by Alayne Blickle

Swallow box with nesting Violet Green Swallows. Photo Courtesy Alayne Blickle.

Biting Insects Can Lead to Serious Health Problems in Horses and Humans Ahh, summer… the long days, the sun and warmth. The season is wonderful in so many ways, except when it comes to those annoying bugs. Flies, gnats, and mosquitoes can make our horses’ lives miserable (ours too), and …

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Feature Story: Remembering Kleng

June 11, 2024 by Northwest Horse Source

Photo courtesy NorthWest Therapeutic Riding Center (NWTRC)

Exceptional Therapy Horse Made a Positive Difference for Decades by Julia Bozzo We have all been lucky enough to know certain exceptional individuals who make huge differences in people’s lives. In this case the individual is a horse. Kleng, a Norwegian Fjord, was born on October 11, 1991 in Sooke, …

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New & Noteworthy: Recognizing the Impact of Horses on Veterans with Back on Track Grants

June 8, 2024 by Northwest Horse Source

The EQUUS Foundation’s motto, “For the Love of Horses” drew Back on Track USA CEO, James Ruder, to the EQUUS Foundation to design a program that recognizes the significant impact of horses on the lives of people—especially veterans and their families. Back on Track’s therapeutic products help to achieve a …

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Rider Wellness: Getting Back on the Horse

June 6, 2024 by Michelle Eames

Photo Credit: Carol Klar

You’ll Know When It’s the Right Time to Remount The old saying is that you should always “get back on the horse”. I did get back on my horse the day I fell off during a moment of chaos when riding with friends. I got back on because I had …

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Cover Story: Up for the Challenge

June 4, 2024 by Matt Manroe – Executive Director / Creative Director

Samantha Rock and Handy Dandy. Photo by Madeline Biner.

Samantha Rock Doubles Her Chances of Winning $50,000 at First Ever Mustang Challenge in Las Vegas Why mustangs? Samantha (Sam) Rock wanted a challenge and found it in 2015 when she started gentling and training wild horses and got hooked on mustangs. Sam considers herself a very competitive person and …

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From My Saddle: Expo Life

May 27, 2024 by Karen Pickering

Jody and John Lyons with Karen at the Northwest Horse Fair & Expo

Face to Face Interaction is the Best After returning home from the Northwest Horse Fair & Expo in Albany, Oregon, I realized how seeing familiar faces and meeting new people was the highlight of the trip. I was especially excited to see John Lyons again after several years. He and …

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Trainer Profile: Ben Longwell of True West Horsemanship

May 24, 2024 by Northwest Horse Source

Photo Credit Natalie Longwell

Helping Riders Build Trust and Feel with Their Horses What is your name and location? Ben Longwell of True West Horsemanship, LLC from Pendleton, Oregon. What disciplines do you train/teach? We teach horsemanship for all disciplines, helping riders build strong partnerships through clearer communication. We do ranch roping and emphasize …

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New & Noteworthy: Back on Track® and the EQUUS Foundation

May 21, 2024 by Northwest Horse Source

Image Courtesy Back on Track® USA

For the Love of Horses —“That phrase encapsulates why most of us started in this industry,” says James Ruder, CEO of Back on Track® USA. “From the time I was a young boy, horses were my respite. When chaos ensued at home or at school, I could go to the …

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Rider Wellness: Shoveling Manure Adds Up

May 18, 2024 by Michelle Eames

Photo Courtesy Michelle Eames

Horse Chores Burn Calories but You Still Need to Watch Your Diet I always think I’m not very fit and don’t exercise enough. I try to squeeze more exercise into my day, but I’m basically lazy. I like walking, at a slow casual speed (much like my Fjord horse), or …

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Editor’s Postcard: The Grass Dilemma

May 15, 2024 by Kim Roe

Welsh Cob Gus practices yoga poses to reach a blade of grass. Photo Courtesy Kim Roe, Blue Gate Farm.

Managing Plump, Bored Horses Means Rethinking Equine Husbandry With nearly 40 acres of pastures, fields, and woods, my place, Blue Gate Farm, sits on fertile soil and has plenty of water. Even in the hottest, driest summers the grass stays green without irrigation. I’ve spent thousands of dollars and many …

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