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Where are We Going? Horses for All is My Dream

April 23, 2022 by Kim Roe

I’ll try not to rant. Unfortunately, I’m a worrier, and I’m worried about the horse business. We’re facing some serious difficulties. Many in the horse business are getting a bit long in the tooth—especially those who own and maintain the facilities where many equine activities happen. Boarding barns are closing …

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SOLD – 27106 Old Owen Road, Monroe, WA – MMEQH ~ Premier Custom Horse Facility

March 13, 2023April 20, 2022 by Maria Danieli - Unrivaled Expertise

MMEQH is a premier horse facility offered for the first time on the market! This custom built barn and arena shows pride of ownership and boasts a thoughtful layout and design from start to finish. 22 Stalls, wash rack, tack, office, laundry + 1/2 bath. Gorgeous 80×180 covered arena with …

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“Be Your Horses Hero” – Oregon veterinarian finds Haygain Way products valuable to holistic care and optimal health

April 21, 2022April 20, 2022 by Kim F Miller

Karen Laidley, DVM, would like to put herself out of business. “I want to give owners the tools to need me less,” says the equine veterinarian whose Central Oregon facility is a hub of holistic horse care and training. A lifelong equestrian, Dr. Laidley has been learning and leaning more …

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How to Find and Own the Circle – Try to Try, Part 4

April 19, 2022 by Steve Rother

Photo by Cara Crain

Over the last few months we’ve discussed training your horse in a way that encourages him to “try to try”. We want to train in a way that influences your horse to choose the thinking part of the brain rather than the reactive part when faced with everyday decisions. At …

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Horsemanship at Upper Columbia Academy – Growing Program for Youth at Spokane Area Boarding Academy

April 16, 2022 by Northwest Horse Source

UCA Riding Students. Photo provided by UCA.

Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA) promotes excellence in safety and education by certifying riding instructors, accrediting equine facilities, producing educational conferences, and publishing educational resources. To visit CHA’s website, go to www.CHA.Horse for more information. Horses in school? Yes! Upper Columbia Academy (UCA), a boarding school outside of Spokane, Washington (in …

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Avery Vick – Aiming for the Appaloosa World Show

June 10, 2022April 14, 2022 by Brandi Coplen

Photo by Danyelle Harp, Magic Look Photography

The Northwest Horse Source is celebrating youth in action. This column features young equine enthusiasts from all over the Northwest who inspire, uplift, or just have fun with horses. The future of the horse industry depends on youth participation. We look forward to sharing their stories and adventures! If you’re …

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Sally Saur – Showing Students Their Superpowers

April 13, 2022 by Kim Roe

Photo by Jeni Jo Photography

What is your name and the name of your business? Sally Saur of Saur Training Stable What do you do? My husband, Roger Saur, and I give a limited amount of lessons. We are available for clinics and training as well. We give clients lessons on their own horses …

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Farm Planning and Management – Are You Prepared?

April 13, 2022 by Karen Pickering

What a crazy winter it was! In the Pacific Northwest homes and ranches were drenched in rain, causing swollen rivers and flooding. Many people suffered losses and damage from the inclement weather. I guess some things you can prepare for, but even then, it’s not always enough. Still, I’m always …

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Creatives Join Forces to Support the Colorado Horse Community

April 13, 2022 by Karen Pickering

Karen shoots pictures at a ranch sorting competition in Elbert, CO

The horse community at large comprises a tightly knit group with a shared lifestyle. Though smaller in scale, regional equine communities amplify that passion, interest, and dedication to a whole new level. Karen Pickering recognizes the valuable opportunity to serve these micro-audiences as the publisher and owner of the The Northwest Horse …

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It Takes Two to Tango – Sometimes We Have to Change Ourselves for a Successful Partnership

February 26, 2022 by Kim Roe

Photo by Kim Roe

Relationships are complicated. Whenever two beings come together both good and bad things can result—sometimes at the same time. Problems arise with horses (and people) when we think ownership allows us the right to change the essence of a horse to make him do or be whatever it is that …

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