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Cover Story: Annual Northwest Horse Fair & Expo Returns to Albany, Oregon March 21–23

March 4, 2025 by Kim Roe

Road to the Horse Winner Mike Major Headlines Educational Lineup Compiled by Kim Roe 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 Northwest Horse …

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Trail Savvy: Helmets, Head Injuries, and Hard Truths

February 26, 2025 by Robert Eversole

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Helmet Use Reduces Likelihood of Severe Injury I respect that everyone has their own comfort level and makes their own choices. In many ways, safety is like climbing a ladder—we all choose the rung we’re most comfortable with. For some, that might mean wearing a helmet every time they ride. …

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New & Noteworthy: Muck Boots – From Stable to Stirrup

February 24, 2025 by Northwest Horse Source

Users Review Muck Boots Offerings for Men The Outscape Max Ankle Boots Muck Boots’ Outscape Max Ankle Boot is a high-performance, all-terrain boot inspired by Muck Boots’ ever-popular Outscape and Apex collections. 100% waterproof construction with a 10” collar opening for easy on and off coupled with a Muckskin upper …

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Trainer’s Corner: Movement to Regain the Brain – Part 2

February 20, 2025 by Ben Longwell

Photo by by Natalie Longwell

Response in Spite of Trouble Last month we discussed one of the most common questions I hear, which concerns what to do when a horse spooks or how to build confidence in a nervous horse. These are broad questions and can involve situations with a wide range of possible factors, …

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From My Saddle: Seasons in Life

February 18, 2025 by Karen Pickering

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 …

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Feature Story: A Ranch Vacation

February 16, 2025 by Karen Pickering

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 …

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Media Barn: New in Books – Ground Games for Horses

February 13, 2025 by Northwest Horse Source

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 …

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

February 17, 2025February 12, 2025 by Karen Pickering

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 …

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Editor’s Postcard: Connections to the Past

February 11, 2025 by Kim Roe

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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 …

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Boost Your Visibility – Get Listed in HorseSource.org!

March 4, 2025February 7, 2025 by Karen Pickering

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 …

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