Farm management Archives – The Northwest Horse Source

Editor’s Postcard: Chores Don’t End When You’re Under the Weather

March 18, 2025 by Kim Roe

Horse Care Helps Me Go On I have the flu. I’m feeling sorry for myself, which I suppose is expected under the circumstances. But I’m especially snappy because it’s winter and I run a boarding barn and make my living giving riding lessons. I’ve canceled lessons for the week, which …

Thank you for supporting the businesses that support The Northwest Horse Source

This page sponsored by:

New & Noteworthy: Equine Code Training Program Available to Enhance Horse Welfare Standards Across Canada

March 6, 2025 by Northwest Horse Source

Photo by Kim Roe

The Horse Welfare Alliance of Canada (HWAC) provides horse owners, caregivers, and animal welfare advocates with a valuable opportunity to enhance their knowledge and skills in upholding the highest standards of care for horses through its online Equine Code Training Program. This comprehensive online training program is designed to help …

Thank you for supporting the businesses that support The Northwest Horse Source

This page sponsored by:

Horse Management Seminar: Virtual Webinar Series – “Farm Management” – February 11, 2025

January 17, 2025 by Press

See event info here: https://horsesource.org/event/2025-horse-management-seminar-webinar-series-farm-management PressNews from the horse industry. Sharing today’s information as it happens. The Northwest Horse Source is not responsible for the content of 3rd party submissions.

Thank you for supporting the businesses that support The Northwest Horse Source

This page sponsored by:

Small Farm Makeover: Rodent Control on Horse Properties

October 10, 2024 by Alayne Blickle

Barn Owl Box. Photo Courtesy Alayne Blickle.

Consider Natural Solutions Fall is a good time to consider rodent control plans as that’s when mice and rats really start showing up in our barns looking for a warm, dry place to hang out for the winter. Rodents are probably one of the toughest challenges to deal with on …

Thank you for supporting the businesses that support The Northwest Horse Source

This page sponsored by:

Editor’s Postcard: Piloting a Horse Farm

August 17, 2024 by Kim Roe

Photo Courtesy Kim Roe

Equine Professionals Wear Many Hats Think of an airplane pilot. They train for years, are repeatedly tested, and then earn their wings. Now imagine if that pilot had to purchase the airplane, keep it running, pay for and install upgrades, keep the books, clean the garbage out from under the …

Thank you for supporting the businesses that support The Northwest Horse Source

This page sponsored by:

Small Farm Makeover: Winter Preparedness on Horse Properties – Part 2 of 2

November 30, 2023November 25, 2023 by Alayne Blickle

Photo Courtesy Alayne Blickle

Take Winter by Storm! The dead of winter and early spring are times for damaging, dangerous storms in North America. Making chore efficiency updates on your horse property and having backup supplies on hand is helpful for getting through the most challenging time of the year for horse owners–and it …

Thank you for supporting the businesses that support The Northwest Horse Source

This page sponsored by:

Feature Story: Winter Preparedness on Horse Properties – Part 1 of 2

November 25, 2023September 5, 2023 by Alayne Blickle

Regular manure removal is critical in winter. Photo Courtesy Alayne Blickle.

Fall Chore Efficiency Farmers and ranchers know the drill well—they use late summer and early fall to do their prep work for winter. Horse owners can take notes from our older and bigger cousins and do the same, as fall is the right time to get things done! Cooler temperatures …

Thank you for supporting the businesses that support The Northwest Horse Source

This page sponsored by:

Small Farm Makeover: 3 Steps to Prepare for Disasters

June 13, 2023May 26, 2023 by Heather Kitchen

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 …

Thank you for supporting the businesses that support The Northwest Horse Source

This page sponsored by:

Small Farm Makeover: Spring Cleaning Tips

June 13, 2023April 24, 2023 by Alayne Blickle

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 …

Thank you for supporting the businesses that support The Northwest Horse Source

This page sponsored by:

Small Farm Makeover: Create a Winter Paddock

October 19, 2022 by Alayne Blickle

Photo by Alayne Blickle

Considerations for Building and Locating a Sacrifice Area on Your Farm 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 …

Thank you for supporting the businesses that support The Northwest Horse Source

This page sponsored by:

Thank you for supporting the businesses that support The Northwest Horse Source

Thank you for supporting the businesses that support The Northwest Horse Source

Thank you for supporting the businesses that support The Northwest Horse Source

Thank you for supporting the businesses that support The Northwest Horse Source

Thank you for supporting the businesses that support The Northwest Horse Source

Thank you for supporting the businesses that support The Northwest Horse Source

Thank you for supporting the businesses that support The Northwest Horse Source

Thank you for supporting the businesses that support The Northwest Horse Source

Thank you for supporting the businesses that support The Northwest Horse Source

Thank you for supporting the businesses that support The Northwest Horse Source

Check out the Magazine!