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Northwest Horse Source Magazine’s December 2025 Issue IS HERE!

December 2025

Explore the complete digital edition of the December 2025 The Northwest Horse Source Magazine Enjoy our last digital edition. The journey isn’t over, it’s just changing. Hang on! You’ll want to see what’s next… See you at:nwhorsesource.comcoloradohorsesource.comhorsesource.orghorsesafetytips.com Colorado Horse SourceThe Colorado Horse Source is an independently owned and operated print and online …

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Northwest Horse Source Magazine’s November 2025 Issue

Explore the complete digital edition of the November 2025 The Northwest Horse Source Colorado Horse SourceThe Colorado Horse Source is an independently owned and operated print and online magazine for horse owners and enthusiasts of all breeds and disciplines in Colorado and surrounding area. Our contemporary editorial columns are predominantly written by …

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Temple Grandin: An Open Door

An Open Door
Photos by John Barnhardt

New Documentary Honors Her Life’s Work in Animal Welfare From Karen Pickering, Northwest Horse Source Magazine Publisher  Recently I had the privilege to interview Temple Grandin, a professor of Animal Behavior/Science at Colorado State University (CSU). She is an inspiration to many for the work she’s done as an advocate …

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Northwest Horse Source Magazine’s October 2025 Issue

October 2025

Explore the complete digital edition of the October 2025 The Northwest Horse Source Colorado Horse SourceThe Colorado Horse Source is an independently owned and operated print and online magazine for horse owners and enthusiasts of all breeds and disciplines in Colorado and surrounding area. Our contemporary editorial columns are predominantly written by …

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Cover Story: Built to Carry On – Eye Opening Legacy

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JD Richardson and his family with Eye Opening Legacy. Photo by Bee Silva

Champion Genetics and an Owner’s Passion Power a New Chapter at Barrett Ranch In the rolling hills near Peyton, Colorado, a powerful symbol of heritage, healing, and hope stands quietly at the Barrett Ranch. Eye Opening Legacy, a striking stallion with bloodlines steeped in Quarter Horse greatness, isn’t just any …

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Cover Story: Remount Foundation – Equine Assisted Therapy Organization Helps Veterans and Their Families

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Horse and Participant Bonding. Photo Courtesy of Remount.

Equine Assisted Therapy Organization Helps Veterans and Their Families After moving to Colorado, I became acquainted with a nonprofit organization called Remount Foundation that focuses on equine therapy for veterans. This past May, I attended an event that was billed as a partnership kickoff and information session. A select group …

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Cover Story: EquiAgent and the Equestrian Real Estate Academy

equestrian property
Photo by Beth Piper Photography

New Course and Designation Creates Opportunity for Real Estate Professionals Equestrians belong to a unique club. We have more in common with one another than not. Our shared love of the horse and our passion for riding, training, and competing brings us together and bonds us. Horse people know what’s …

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Cover Story: Vista Verde Ranch Ushers in a New Era of Dude Ranching

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Colorado Guest Ranch Now Offers Year-Round Activities Western dude ranches typically see the bulk of their guest bookings in the busy summer season with trail rides, hiking, biking, fishing, hearty comfort food, and evening entertainment that includes live music and line dancing. When Vista Verde Guest Ranch, located in Northwest …

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Trainer’s Corner: My journey with “Journey” the Mustang – Part 3

Matt and Journey the Mustang. Photo Courtesy Alayne Blickle

Competitions and Opportunities Highlight Mustangs’ Qualities At the end of the last article, I’d finally saddled Journey, my formerly wild mustang who I was preparing for a 90-day competition, with a full-sized saddle after starting him with a kid’s saddle. Then life happened, and I had to be gone for …

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