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From My Saddle: Seasons in Life

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Karen and her late horse April in Yellowstone.

Change is the One Sure Thing I’ve enjoyed 30 years publishing the Northwest Horse Source. It’s been a dream career, and I’m truly blessed to work in an industry I love. While it’s never been lucrative financially, it’s been rich in experience, friendships, travel, and more. From horse shows to … Read More

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Feature Story: A Ranch Vacation

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Photo by Wendy Croney

Vista Verde Ranch – A Place to Ride, Relax and be Pampered My friend Wendy and I arrived at Vista Verde Ranch, north of Steamboat Springs, Colorado, at 5:00 p.m. on October 31, 2024.  We drove up to the lodge, decorated with pumpkins and chrysanthemums, and were greeted by a … Read More

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Media Barn: New in Books – Ground Games for Horses

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Skills, Tests, Obstacles, and 26 Engaging In-Hand Courses by Waltraud Böhmke More and more horse owners hope to engage their horses’ minds as much as their bodies during the time they spend together, both under saddle and on the ground. The happy news is that the training activities we have … Read More

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Maximize Your Brand’s Impact: The Power of Advertising in Horse Expo Programs

If you’ve ever attended a horse expo, you know that the official program is every attendee’s go-to guide. It’s packed with essential details—event schedules, clinician bios, demonstrations, entertainment highlights, and more. But beyond just being a helpful resource, it’s also a powerful marketing tool for businesses looking to connect with … Read More

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Editor’s Postcard: Connections to the Past

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Photo by Kim Roe

Treasured Tools of the Trade On my farm I rely on mechanical and electronic equipment every day to keep the place running. My tractor, arena drag, coffee pot, wheelbarrow and manure fork, and the computer I’m typing on will all eventually wear out and break. Honestly, though, I have little … Read More

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Boost Your Visibility – Get Listed in HorseSource.org!

I wanted to share an exciting opportunity to promote your business to thousands of horse owners and enthusiasts! A HorseSource.org directory listing offers a powerful and affordable way to increase your visibility and connect with your ideal audience 24/7. Why List Your Business? ✅ Over 1,900 Listings – Be part … Read More

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Willfully Guided: Remembering Smokums Playlena, Horse of a Lifetime

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Smokums Playlena “Playboy” March 13, 1995–December 10, 2024. Photo Courtesy Allison Trimble

In 2002 I was 24 years old with cow horse stars in my eyes. I’d shown futurity horses for two years and was hungry to learn more, so I made plans to visit my friend Kim Peede who had taken up with California reined cow horse competitor Shawn Renshaw. I … Read More

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Cover Story: Idaho Horse Expo Returns April 4-6, 2025

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Wyoming clinician Ken McNabb headlines the Idaho Horse Expo. Photo Courtesy Ken McNabb

Idaho Expo Brings Top Clinicians, Trainers, Entertainment, and Shopping to the Ford Idaho Horse Park By Idaho Horse Council Staff As we head into February the days are getting a little longer and those extra minutes of sun make it easier to imagine spring, warmer temperatures, and horse activities. Time … Read More

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New and Noteworthy: Annual Northwest Horse Fair & Expo Returns to Albany, Oregon March 21–23

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The Northwest Horse Fair & Expo, a yearly celebration of the horse in the Pacific Northwest since 1999, returns March 21–23, 2025 to the Linn County Fair & Expo Center in Albany, Oregon.  The goal of the Northwest Horse Fair & Expo is to educate and entertain equine enthusiasts. Some … Read More

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Equine Wellness: Decoding the Y Chromosome in Horses

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Photo by Kim Roe

By Courtney Price, Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences Researchers at Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) are helping uncover new information about the Y chromosome in horses, which will help owners identify optimal lineages for breeding and help conservationists preserve breed … Read More

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