Reminder to sign up to be an exhibitor at this year’s Whatcom Farm Expo 2022, taking place on April 23rd, 2022. We are still accepting exhibitors and speakers and look forward to working with you to put on a great event! 2022 Details: Whatcom Conservation District and Whatcom County Public … Read More
Since its release in December, the HorseStrides horse riding tracker app, developed by Irish equestrian Elaine Heney has been downloaded in 38 countries including the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, UK, Ireland, Hungary, Costa Rica & Belgium. This remarkable iPhone app tracks your ride – distance, speed & location – … Read More
Most people acquire a horse by buying one. The process often involves hours on the phone, scrolling the internet, and viewing videos. The goal is to find the best possible horse for whatever purpose you have in mind, and there can be many pitfalls. The purchase price of a horse … Read More
It’s been a long time since I was focused on buying horses. Right now, I’m anxiously awaiting the vet check on a colt Blake (my real estate partner) and I are hoping to buy for next year’s NRHA futurity. At the same time, I am packing to fly to Fort … Read More
In this article, we discuss how you can influence your horse to choose the thinking part of the brain rather than the reactive part when faced with everyday decisions. The mind of the horse is very powerful and is a key component in creating an all-round partner. In our previous … Read More
2021 was quite a year! We had a few excellent rides with the mules, attended a very worthwhile clinic, and started on an epic pack trip, which ended with me heading to the ER in a helicopter. I spent July through November writing a book because I couldn’t walk, ride, … Read More
The dead of winter usually comes with footing challenges for horse owners. It’s unhealthy for horses to stand in disease-causing muck and it’s difficult to get chores done when pushing a manure cart through ankle-deep mud. Plus, there are detrimental implications for the natural world around us since dirty water … Read More
The Northwest Horse Fair and Expo 2022, presented by Akins Trailers, is back in the saddle again! The equine extravaganza will gallop into Albany, Oregon, March 25 through March 27, 2022 at the Linn County Fair and Expo Center! The expo will feature top-notch clinics and workshops, exciting equine entertainment, … Read More
I know that the importance of land is not lost on those who farm, ranch or keep horses. I realize that most people think a Realtor® simply buys and sells real property. What isn’t commonly known is that we are also often heavily involved in protecting private property rights. I … Read More
Article by Cynthia MacFarlan Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA) promotes excellence in safety and education by certifying riding instructors, accrediting equine facilities, producing educational conferences, and publishing educational resources, go to www.CHA.Horse for more information. Our member programs are the heartbeat of the association, here is one story. Cynthia MacFarlan, … Read More
