Stanwood Trainer Wins Monroe Mustang Makeover by Kim Roe On August 17-19 in Monroe, Washington, the Mustang Heritage Foundation sponsored an Extreme Mustang Makeover competition. These competitions were developed and presented by the Mustang Heritage Foundation with the goal of promoting the versatility and trainability of the American Mustang. Trainers …
A Generous Gift Enriches Whatcom County Equestrians by Aliena Hook As you emerge from wooded trails into an open cross-country field you encounter jumps and obstacles for all levels. You can then cool down in the large outdoor arena featuring sand footing and training equipment, or train your horse …
Camp with Horses and Ride this Oregon Beach by Kim Roe Is it on your bucket list to gallop your horse across a beautiful sandy beach and play in the ocean waves? Do you love camping and want to bring your horse along on your vacation? On Oregon’s north …
Why Go? by Aliena Hook Whether you are just starting out in the equestrian world or have ridden all your life, most of us recognize big-name trainers like Clinton Anderson, John Lyons, and Pat Parelli. These trainers and clinicians have developed their own system for many years and travel …
A Sport of Trust, Strength and Luck by Aliena Hook Mounted archery is an ancient tactic, traditionally used for hunting and war. It is coming back into popularity as a fast-paced international equestrian discipline. This high-action competitive sport calls for a talented, courageous rider and a well-trained, balanced horse. …
Historical Ranch a Destination for Horse Lovers Peter Ansaldo left Italy in 1900 in search of a new life in America. He made it as far as Butte, Montana where Peter worked in the mines until he saved enough money to send for his wife, Mary, still in Italy. …
Making Horses and Riders Comfortable by Kim Roe Paula Helm is an in-demand and respected saddle fitter in the Northwest. Warm and cheerful, she is known as a tenacious hard-worker with an infectious enthusiasm. Paula won’t quit until she knows the saddle is right for both horse and rider. …
How to Find Your Tack a New Home by Aliena Hook If you’re like most equestrians, you collect tack. It might be piled in boxes, tack lockers, or lying around the barn. We might have grand ideas to sell the tack we don’t need or no longer want, but …
Dutch Ovens Make it Easy by Aliena Hook Whether huddled around a campfire after a trail ride or a chuck wagon after a cattle drive, being outdoors works up a special kind of hunger. Cowboy cooking has been around for centuries. Its basic rules are to make the most …
Access Point to the Norse Peak Wilderness by Robert Eversole Government Meadows Horse Camp is the place where I was first introduced to what Back Country Horsemen of Washington do to preserve our trails. BCHW members spend a lot of time and energy maintaining this trailhead and the adjacent …