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Barn Owls — Nature’s Mousetrap – Erect a Nest Box to Encourage Rodent Control

November 1, 2021 by Alayne Blickle

Horse owners know how difficult rodent control can be on a horse property. Fall is the time of year when the mouse situation inside our barns can get out of hand. Mice and rodents can carry diseases, some serious to humans. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, …

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Try to Try versus Try to Quit – Set Your Horse Up to Find the Correct Answer

November 1, 2021 by Steve Rother

Try to Try. Photo by Cara Crain

When teaching your horse to try to try, it’s important to make a plan. One example would be inside versus outside the trailer, with the correct option being inside the trailer and the wrong option being outside the trailer. I want the horse to find the answer, so I set …

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Back in the Show Pen Again – A Talented Colt Brings Back the Desire to Compete

November 1, 2021 by Allison Trimble

Back in 2011 I competed in my last National Reined Cow Horse Association (NRCHA) show. I got married in 2013, and along with that came a precocious 4-year-old boy. I didn’t think anything would pull me away from the horse industry, but it turns out motherhood was the thing. In …

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The Good Mule – Build A Steady Mule for Packing Practice

November 1, 2021 by Robert Eversole

Photos by Robert Eversole

This is Blue. She’s one of the newest members of the TrailMeister herd. Over the years, horse and mule packing has developed to the point where it is a combination of art and science. Most packers take pride in their animals and in their ability to pack them in a …

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Training Transitions – This Vital Exercise Should be Part of Every Training Session

October 1, 2021October 1, 2021 by Kim Roe

Extended trot results from many transitions from working trot to a extended and back again.

As a young and serious rider my teacher would often tell me, “You need to work on your transitions more.” I’d do as I was told, but I never really understood why. I didn’t find them easy or fun, and neither did my horse. Now I’m wearing the instructor’s hat, …

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Create a Winter Paddock – Considerations for Building and Locating a Sacrifice Area on Your Farm

October 1, 2021October 1, 2021 by Alayne Blickle

Photo by Alayne Blickle

Probably the most important aspect of managing pastures is the time when you take your horses off your pasture. You can greatly improve the health and productivity of your pastures by creating and using a winter paddock or confinement area to house your horses during the winter. Early fall is …

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Saws on the Trail – This Must-Have Trail Tool Comes in a Variety of Shapes and Sizes

October 1, 2021October 1, 2021 by Robert Eversole

Photos by Robert Eversole

Trees happen, and they occasionally fall. It’s better to have a saw than have to turn around. Most often you can step over or ride around fallen limbs and downed trunks. Just as often it’s not safe to do so. When windfall blocks the trail not only is it sometimes …

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What Makes Good Hay? The Basics on Hay for Horses

October 1, 2021October 1, 2021 by Kim Roe

Photo by Kim Roe

Few things are more important for horse health than good hay. We’re fortunate that the Pacific Northwest produces some of the best hay in the world. With hay prices escalating and worldwide demand high, it’s worth knowing some basics on how to select hay before you trot down to the …

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Equina USA – Carefully Formulated and Effective German Supplements Available in the United States

September 30, 2022October 1, 2021 by Kim Roe

EquinaVet is an equine nutritional company that was founded over 35 years ago in Germany by the brilliant scientist and horseman, Klaus Beckmann. Equina produces a complete line of supplements that adhere to the meticulous standards of the maker. The protocols for sourcing and production are unsurpassed. Klaus was unique …

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Vonie Kalich Life Coaching – Healing Hearts with Help from Horses

September 11, 2021September 1, 2021 by Northwest Horse Source

Photos by David Kiser Photography

“Horses show up for us time and time again, they hold space for us, and if we listen, they willingly tell us much about ourselves.” Article written by Vonie Kalich Once upon a time, I understood the value of my horse as an animal I could groom, ride, spend time …

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