Featured Story Archives – The Northwest Horse Source

Featured Story: Age is Just a Number Until it Adds Up to 100!

November 8, 2024 by Deborah Cole

Washington State Rider Achieves USDF Century Club Status When Blaine, Washington resident Diane Moon began riding horses at age 50, she knew she was unlike a lot of her peers who had begun riding at much younger ages. What she lacked in youthful pony club and summer camp experiences on horseback, …

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Feature Story: Remembering Kleng

June 11, 2024 by Northwest Horse Source

Photo courtesy NorthWest Therapeutic Riding Center (NWTRC)

Exceptional Therapy Horse Made a Positive Difference for Decades by Julia Bozzo We have all been lucky enough to know certain exceptional individuals who make huge differences in people’s lives. In this case the individual is a horse. Kleng, a Norwegian Fjord, was born on October 11, 1991 in Sooke, …

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Feature: Senior Horse Essay Contest WINNERS

November 7, 2022November 2, 2022 by Northwest Horse Source

My Senior Horse’s Silly Quirk It’s that time of the year again! The holiday season has us coming indoors out of the cold and getting warm by the fire, drinking hot tea, listening to rain on the roof, and visiting with loved ones. And then there’s our Senior Horse Issue, …

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Idaho Horse Expo April 8-10, 2022 – 36th Annual Horse Expo Features Top Trainers, Entertainment and Fun!

March 2, 2022 by Press

Provided by Idaho Horse Council.

The 36th annual Idaho Horse Expo will be held April 8-10, 2022 at the Ford Idaho Horse Park in Nampa, Idaho. If you are a horse lover of any age, you can’t miss this event. The expo features internationally known clinicians as well as local clinicians and trainers. The featured …

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Fencing Considerations for Horse Properties – Focus on Safety, Appearance, Chore Efficiency, and Budget when Planning Fencing Projects

March 2, 2022 by Alayne Blickle

Photos from Alayne Blickle.

Horse owners agree that a well-fenced property is a beautiful sight and the cornerstone to proper management. When building or modifying a horse property, a primary consideration is what type of fencing to choose, and many great options are available. Here are a few guidelines to help you make a …

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How to Find Your Best Horse – 7 Strategies for Horse Buyers

January 6, 2022January 3, 2022 by Kim Roe

Photo by Kim Roe

Most people acquire a horse by buying one. The process often involves hours on the phone, scrolling the internet, and viewing videos. The goal is to find the best possible horse for whatever purpose you have in mind, and there can be many pitfalls. The purchase price of a horse …

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How My Senior Horse Makes a Difference

December 1, 2021 by Northwest Horse Source

Photo by Stacy Judd Photography

This year the theme of our annual Northwest Horse Source Senior Horse Essay Contest was “How My Senior Horse Makes a Difference.” We had some very strong entries that showed us the value of a number of senior horses in our midst. Surprisingly, we didn’t have any youth entries, so …

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A Red Horse Grazing in the Green Grass – Receiving the Gift of Healing and Peace from Horses

November 1, 2021 by Vonie Kalich

Photo from Vonie Kalich

Balancing a book and a water bottle on a white plastic chair, I made my way into my horse’s pasture where I would settle myself for some reading and quiet time. Acknowledging my presence, my gelding Cody lifted his head. He immediately lowered it again, satisfied that the chair was …

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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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How to Prepare for a Portrait Session with Your Horse – Get the Most from Your Time with a Top Photographer

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

Amber Curran of Curran Ranch and Kate. Photos by Kat's Eye on Design Photography

Getting quality portraits of you and your horse can show the bond you share and leave you with keepsake images. But as your portrait session approaches, how do you know you’re ready? Here are a few tips to lead you to a more successful session with your equine partner and …

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