Trail Savvy: Weed-Free Feed

Image Courtesy Robert Eversole

Responsible Options for Happy Horses and Healthy Trails You’ve probably come across terms like “weed-free feed” or “certified weed-free forage” when feeding your horses and mules. Whether it’s a requirement or only recommended in the areas where you ride, it’s essential to understand what these feeds are, and which ones …

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The Hitching Rail Wellness Center & Retreat Invites You to Their Holiday Fundraiser Party December 9th!

“Working with horses, gave me a renewed sense of happiness” -James, participant. Many veterans and first responders in our community suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (P.T.S.D). These individuals have taken an oath to serve and may face traumatic situations that leave a lasting impact. This is where The Hitching Rail …

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

Winter Preparedness
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 …

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Judge OKs Forest Service plan to remove wild horses in eastern Oregon

Herd of Wild Horses from the Lookout Mountain Herd on the Ochoco National Forest. (U.S. Forest Service via Courthouse News)

The U.S. Forest Service lawfully amended a management plan to remove nearly two-thirds of wild horses in the Ochoco National Forest. by ALANNA MAYHAM – Published on Courthouse News PORTLAND, Ore. (CN) — A federal judge delivered a blow to wild horse conservationists on Monday evening by ending efforts to …

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Business Profile: Parma Company

Developers of the Parma Arena Groomer How and why did you get started in business? In 1994, Parma Company, a century old farm equipment manufacturer, developed the Parma® Arena Groomer® tool to fill the need for an economical yet effective way to work and groom the footing in horse arenas. …

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DURANGO® BOOTS CONTINUES 12-YEAR CONTRIBUTION TO BREAST CANCER RESEARCH

Durango® Boots

Durango®’s Pink Ribbon Boot Aims to Give Cancer the Boot One Pair at a Time Nelsonville, OH (October 25, 2023) – Durango® Boots, a division of Rocky Brands™, Inc. and leading Western boot brand, will donate a percent per pair of Pink Ribbon Boots to the Stefanie Spielman Fund for …

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L.A. City Council Poised to Ban Rodeo

Ban Rodeo

Important Update Concerning The Los Angeles Rodeo Ban L.A. City Councilman, Bob Blumenfield Flip Flops Again On His Misguided Mission To Ban Rodeo. Since 2020, Councilman Blumenfield has led the animal-extremist-backed attack on Western heritage. He flip-flopped all along the way. But now, his intentions are perfectly clear. What started …

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Willfully Guided – Exploring the Charm of Barndominiums

Barndominiums

Embrace the Equestrian Lifestyle with this Alternative Housing Alternative housing trends have been on the rise, from tiny homes and shipping containers to yurts and van homes. However, there’s a unique trend that has captured the hearts of equestrians and home enthusiasts alike – the barndominium. Previously known as a …

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Cover Story: Northwest Horse Source 2023 Senior Horse Essay Contest Winners!

Senior Horse

It was a joy to read the essays and see the photos submitted to our Senior Horse Essay Contest this year, and it was very difficult, as usual, to choose the winners. In the end, I picked two who most closely followed the submission guidelines and whose words and photos …

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Northwest Horse Source Magazine’s November/December 2023 Issue IS HERE!

Explore the complete digital edition of the November/December 2023 The Northwest Horse Source. Northwest Horse SourceThe Northwest Horse Source is an independently owned and operated print and online magazine for horse owners and enthusiasts of all breeds and disciplines in the Pacific Northwest. Our contemporary editorial columns are predominantly written by experts in …

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