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Dear Friends of Washington State Horse Park

Washington State Horse Park

This holiday season let’s remember to be thankful we have the Horse Park – a truly unique venue owned by and dedicated to serving the state’s varied and vibrant horse-loving community. Earlier this month 150 Horse Park supporters attended the annual Unbridled Evening fundraising event and donated almost $100,000 toward … Read More

Search Begins for New Executive Director

Executive Director

CLE ELUM, Washington — The Washington State Horse Park Authority Board of Directors announces today that Executive Director Leslie Thurston will be retiring after serving more than 15 years as a key member of the Park’s leadership team. The Board has requested, and Ms. Thurston has agreed to serve a … Read More

What Makes a “Performance” Horse – All Horses Deserve Good Care, Conditioning, and Care

Photo by Washington State Horse Park

At the Washington State Horse Park (WSHP), we’re fortunate to attract some of the best competition horses in the Northwest in a range of disciplines. These animals are truly amazing to watch with their breathtaking physical abilities, mental determination, and their desire to perform. How do they achieve such a … Read More

Awaiting a Return to Normal

Writing this at the end of March, it’s hard to imagine what circumstances will be like for horse people when the May issue of the Northwest Horse Source is published. Today, concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic have caused many barns to limit activities and even prevent owners from visiting their … Read More

You Matter More Than You Know – Horse Events and Venues Depend on Volunteers

Photo by Washington State Horse Park

If you’ve been riding for more than 10 years, you’ve probably noticed a loss of some riding facilities and horse events that are no longer being produced. This decrease is sometimes due to land development, but it also results from other troubling trends. One very serious and growing challenge facing … Read More

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