Come See Why Size Matters at Lynden, Washington Equine Events Center by Catherine Madera Since the 1970s, horses have been celebrated at the Northwest Washington Fair and Equine Events Center in Lynden, Washington. After 40 years of shows and exhibitions, the facility underwent a 2.1 million dollar upgrade …
Celebrating Equine Community in The Last Frontier by Catherine Madera The state of Alaska is easily described in superlatives: It is the largest state in the nation—twice the size of Texas, contains the highest mountain peak (Mt. McKinley), and has the largest national forest (Tongass), and that’s just for …
Happiness on Horseback by Catherine Madera Visitors to Barbara Windom’s ranch, La Estancia Alegre—“The Happy Ranch”—find a new definition for happiness on horseback once they swing a leg over one of her Peruvian Horses. “There’s this smile that spreads across their face when the horse begins to gait,” says …
Discover the “Gold Standard” in Equine Expos by Catherine Madera “Let’s ride—really ride!” Horseman Wendell T. Robie’s words inspired the creation of the ultimate in distance riding—the famous 100 mile Tevis Cup. Endurance riders from all over the world descend on the small town of Auburn, California each year …
Seeing Through the Eyes of the Horse by: Catherine Madera Willfully: (adverb) acting intentionally, deliberately, of one’s own free will, voluntarily, willingly and with purpose. Guided: (verb) lead, piloted, steered, instructed, directed. Trainer Allison Trimble thought carefully about naming her style of horsemanship. She wanted something reflective of …
Reining and Dressage Stable a Haven for Washington Amateurs by Catherine Madera The equestrian community isn’t unlike a high school cafeteria sometimes: English people stay together, western people stay together, and there’s plenty of attitude between the two groups. At Sky River Equestrian Center in Sultan, Washington, no …
A Unique Approach to Mastering a Challenging Discipline by Nicole Zanakis On a sunny, cool morning in Washington State, I’m watching riders navigate their horses over trail obstacles. Standing next to me is the trainer, Mark Bolender. He’s a three-time national Grand Champion in the sport, and he’s pointing out …
Canadian Horse Farm Promotes the German Riding Pony in North America By Carina Krahn and Catherine Madera Horse-drawn wagons were once a common sight along the roads skirting beautiful Lake Lac La Hache in British Columbia, Canada. Lured by the possibility of instant wealth, miners struck with gold …
Northwest Company Builds State-Of-The-Art Environmentally Friendly Horse Farm By Catherine Madera Radio Flyer Wagons don’t last long at Michelle Seaver’s home. When two of her young son’s favorite toys were run over in the driveway it became a family joke, one that became the unassuming name of a …
Learning Opportunities Abound at Oregon Facility By Catherine Madera Tracy Stout understands the importance of a sound equestrian education. When this horse woman from Sister’s, Oregon wanted to advance as a competitive trail rider she enlisted the help of professionals. The resulting relationship with veteran trainers JoLinn and Mitch …