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Animal welfare groups commend US senators for reintroducing bill to ban horse slaughter

September 15, 2021 by Northwest Horse Source

Today, a bipartisan group of federal lawmakers reintroduced legislation to permanently ban horse slaughter in the United States and end the current export of American horses for slaughter. Sponsored by U.S. Sens. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., and Susan Collins, R-Maine, the Save America’s Forgotten Equines …

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Looking for Gifts, Show, or Year-End Prizes? Gatsby Personalized Halters are Perfect!

September 18, 2021September 15, 2021 by Northwest Horse Source

The end of summer is upon us — that means fall horse shows, awards banquets, and the holiday season. The Gatsby® Personalized Halter Collection is the gifting solution for all these. A beautiful and personalized gift for the horse enthusiast or a treasured keepsake of a successful show or season, these …

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Movie Review—Dream Horse

September 14, 2021September 13, 2021 by Northwest Horse Source

With very little money and no experience, Jan Vokes (Toni Collette) — a small town Welsh bartender — convinces her working-class neighbors to help raise a racehorse named Dream. As they chip in with their meager earnings, Dream competes against the racing elites, rising through the ranks with grit and …

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Cavallo Horse & Rider President Carole Herder Discusses Business Innovation in 2021 BCBusiness Women of the Year Video

September 2, 2021 by Northwest Horse Source

Cavallo Horse & Rider President Carole Herder (https://www.cavallo-inc.com) earned top honors as the Innovator of the Year in the 2021 BCBusiness Women of the Year Awards. In the publication’s new video highlighting the winner, Herder discussed how her hoof-boot company began and how her team continues to succeed with innovations …

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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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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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Max Young Teaches Horses Trust – Trainer and Breeder Specializes in All-around Tennessee Walking Horses

September 1, 2021August 29, 2021 by Northwest Horse Source

Young’s Ranch was founded in 2006 after they got their first Tennessee Walking Horse. After their children successfully showed their horses, Young’s Ranch transitioned from the show ring to focus on all-around riding mounts. For the last 10+ years, they’ve been buying and breeding top quality all-around gaited trail horses. …

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CHA Region One Conference March 3-6, 2022 – Conference Brings Outstanding Instructors, Educational Opportunities, and Fellowship

September 1, 2021August 27, 2021 by Northwest Horse Source

Photos from Phil Peterson

Article by Phil Peterson – Region 1 Director Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA) promotes excellence in safety and education by certifying riding instructors, accrediting equine facilities, producing educational conferences, and publishing educational resources. For more information, visit CHA’s new website, www.CHA.Horse. Region One covers the great Northwest, including Alaska, Alberta, British …

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FS Temporarily closing nine Northern California forests for public safety

August 23, 2021 by Northwest Horse Source

To better provide public and firefighter safety due to extreme fire conditions throughout northern California, and strained firefighting resources throughout the country, the USDA Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region is announcing a temporary closure of nine National Forests. This closure will be effective at August 22, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. …

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Book Review – Pilates for Horses A Mind-body Conditioning Program for Strength, Mobility, and Performance

August 19, 2021 by Northwest Horse Source

This highly illustrated how-to manual provides a clear guide to new ways of thinking about preventing injury in the horse, and when injuries do happen, to help the horse’s body recover in a mindful and safe way. As a Pilates teacher for humans, horsewoman and eventer Laura Reiman has seen …

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