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Make the Most of Manure

August 5, 2020March 1, 2018 by Northwest Horse Source

Two Spreader Options Compared One reality we all face on our horse properties is manure – and lots of it. We know we need to construct manure composting bins, but then what? How do we get the compost out to a field and spread thinly enough to do the …

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Reduce Your Farm’s Environmental Impact

August 5, 2020March 1, 2018 by Dustin Gruetter

Tips for a Greener Barn and Farm by Dustin Gruetter When it comes to your land and animals, perhaps you’ve wondered if there are things you can do to lighten your environmental footprint. With waste-management solutions, natural lighting and ventilation, and a host of energy-efficient upgrades on the market, …

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Is Saving for Retirement a Pipe Dream?

August 5, 2020February 1, 2018 by Jeff Kauffman

Financial Planning for Equine Professionals by Jeff Kauffman, Investment Advisor Are you a small business owner? Does the thought of not having enough for retirement someday scare you? It doesn’t have to! Three years ago, I married my wife, Heidi Snider, who has an equestrian facility in Woodinville, WA. …

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Apartment Barns

August 5, 2020February 1, 2018 by Dustin Gruetter

Next Level Equestrian Living by Dustin Gruetter Caring for horses is a labor of love, but the time and resource investment can be tiring. Whether it’s driving back and forth between your home and the place where your horses are stabled, or tending to equestrian facilities and a house …

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Buying Your Dream Horse

August 5, 2020January 1, 2018 by Kim Roe

9 Ways to Riefine Your Search by Kim Roe The dream has become a reality. Lists have been made and double-checked. You’re spending hours looking at horse ads, emailing sellers, and viewing videos. You lie awake nights in anticipation of your new horse. But how do you know if …

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Learn on the Road

August 5, 2020December 12, 2017 by Kim Roe

Combine Your Equine Education and Vacation by Kim Roe There’s a hot trend in equine education and travel: combine them! Opportunities can be found worldwide, but some of the best training and adventure is in North America. Top instructors and clinicians are inviting students to come to them, and …

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September 11, 2020December 5, 2017 by Northwest Horse Source

The Northwest Horse Source holds monthly drawings/contests/giveaways in an effort to build our email subscriber list and/or encourage participation in questions, surveys, promotions, etc. Email subscribers and clients receive our monthly email newsletter as well as periodic information about great new products and services from our trusted partners who …

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Double Trouble in the Fall

August 5, 2020December 1, 2017 by Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D.

Seasonal Risk Factors for Laminitis by Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D. Laminitis is inflammation of sensitive layers of tissue (laminae) inside the hoof in horses and other animals. Horses are more likely to suffer from laminitis in the fall than any other time of year. Two reasons – high NSC (non-structural carbohydrates) from …

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Decorate Your Barn!

August 5, 2020November 30, 2017 by Aliena Hook

Get Thrifty With Your Holiday Decorating Story and Photos by Aliena Hook Whether you’re at a boarding facility or keep your horses at home, decorating the barn is a great way for you and your equestrian friends to get into the holiday spirit. Think cheap and creative when it …

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My Favorite Gifts

August 5, 2020November 24, 2017 by Kim Roe

How to Spoil Your Favorite Horse Owner by Kim Roe How do you choose a gift for a horse-loving friend or family member? You don’t want to break the bank, nor go too practical and buy them a bale of alfalfa, sack of grain, or a manure fork. …

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