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Editor’s Postcard: Let’s Slow Down and Enjoy Summer

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Photo Courtesy Kim Roe

Horses Can Show Us How to Live if We Let Them “I’m gonna soak up the sun, I’m gonna tell everyone to lighten up…” – Sheryl Crow We Northwesterners endure late fall, winter, and early spring waiting for good summer weather and the chance to do all the things. When … Read More

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Willfully Guided: An Interview with Jenna McGrath

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Animal Communicator Translates Horses’ Emotions Interview by Allison Trimble As a middle-aged woman with a lifetime in horses, I’ve accumulated a barnful of geriatric performance horses, most of whom I spent years training and showing. My favorite horse, Playboy (Smokums Playlena), has been struggling this year and we’ve nearly lost … Read More

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Small Farm Makeover: 3 Steps to Prepare for Disasters

Make sure your horses are practiced and comfortable loading and hauling before an emergency arrives.

Be Organized for Action in Case of an Emergency Disasters can happen anytime, anywhere, and it’s in your best interest to be prepared in advance. There are three primary focus areas that can assist you in preparing: build a kit, make a plan, and stay informed. These three practices can … Read More

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Idaho Humane Society offers reward for information on horse killer

Codi, a 6-year-old horse, was shot nine times and killed in Parma on Friday, May 12. Submitted photo/Laurie Erskine

IDAHO PRESS STAFF [email protected] | May 18, 2023 Updated May 18, 2023 Article from Idaho County Free Press – Link to original article/press release HERE The Idaho Humane Society is offering a $5,000 reward for any information that leads to the prosecution and conviction of the person or persons who killed Codi … Read More

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New & Noteworthy: ThinLine’s Flexible Filly Grazing Muzzle Receives Patent

The United States Patent and Trademark Office has issued a patent to ThinLine Global Inc. for the state-of-the-art Flexible Filly Grazing Muzzle. The patent confirms this grazing muzzle offers features unlike any other on the market. These characteristics encourage horses to behave naturally while giving owners the peace of mind … Read More

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From My Saddle: I Love Horse Expos

Enya and Karen at Semiahmoo after a morning walk and some much-needed rest and relaxation. NWHS Photo.

Every Event is a Unique Experience By Karen Pickering It all started with the Rocky Mountain Horse Expo in February. It was very cold in Brighton, Colorado but a great event. We then trekked to Albany, Oregon for the Northwest Horse Fair & Expo. As I write this I’m vacationing … Read More

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Cover Story: The Beautiful Kerley Horse Center

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New Owners Have a Passion for Horses and Equestrian Sport By Robin Wilson The Kerley Horse Center, located in picturesque Powell Butte, Oregon, is an extraordinary place where nature lovers and horse lovers alike enjoy the simplicity and beauty of life.  This magnificent equestrian facility has open pastures, amazing Central … Read More

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Lifestyle Article: Do You want a Career in the Equine Industry?

Lauren Newlin interned at Bolender Horse Park in 2019. Photo Courtesy Lauren Newlin.

Get a Feel for the Horse Business with an Internship at Bolender Horse Park By Kristina Lotz Mark Bolender is known for his methods in mountain trail training that build confident and safe trail horses. He and his wife and business partner, Lee, have built courses all over the world … Read More

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Small Farm Makeover: Spring Cleaning Tips

Early spring is a good time to hang nest boxes. Photo Courtesy Alayne Blickle

Get Ready for the Busy Season Ahead! Earth Day is just around the corner on Saturday, April 20, 2023. In some parts of the country, daffodils are poking their heads up and may even be blooming. That means now is the time to get things done around your horse property … Read More

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Editor’s Postcard: The Changing World of Veterinary Care

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Photo by Aliena Hook

Appreciate Your Equine Veterinarian My beloved veterinarian of 28 years recently informed me she was giving up her equine veterinary practice and transitioning to small animal care. I’m devastated, but not surprised. Vets are dropping like flies in the equine industry, and those who are staying in it are setting … Read More

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