Columbia Equine Hospital is excited to announce the arrival of Dr Greg Schmid this month. Dr Schmid will join the team as a full time associate veterinarian- seeing horses both in the clinic and out in the field. He is moving to Oregon from the east coast, where he … Read More
First time on the market in 17 years! Fantastic Valley and Mountain views in Blakely Ridge – Carnation, WA. Gated entry with paved circular drive, fenced pasture/barn for casual equestrian use. Warm interior color palates, formal dining and living rooms, and family room off kitchen. 3 fireplaces, view deck off … Read More
It may be February, but I’m feeling spring in the air and the usual draw toward the trail. It’s not a question of whether to ride (duh) but whether to ride alone or seek a partner. This is not a simple decision. It is more like the adult dating scene. … Read More
American Horse Council Action Alert A June, 2013 study by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) found that the Forest Service has a deferred trail maintenance backlog that exceeds $500,000,000, and only one-quarter of the agency’s 158,000 miles of trails meet the agency’s standard for maintenance. This maintenance backlog … Read More
DILLON, Mont., Jan. 29, 2016 – University of Montana Western Interim Provost Sylvia Moore announced today the addition of an instruction option to the university’s natural horsemanship program beginning in Fall 2016. “This new option fulfills a significant need in the equine industry for properly trained and certified equine instruction,” Olie Else, … Read More
Duo to compete in the Craig Cameron Extreme Cowboy Race Lynn Jenkins/ for The Reflector RIDGEFIELD – They are an unlikely dancing pair. One a human. The other, a horse. One looking to reconnect to the world. The other trying to hide from it. The only thing they had … Read More
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Experience turn-key, easy equestrian living in desirable Maple Valley, WA location Perfection from the moment you enter the gates. Gorgeous, nearly all level acreage with lush pastures, dry paddocks off stalls and 6 stall capacity BarnMaster barn! Timeless two story home with basement, updated top to bottom. Warm color palates, … Read More
The Verona Horse Expo and Explosive Growth of the Sport in Italy by Mark Bolender In 2013 we had our first guest from Italy travel to Bolender Horse Park to evaluate and see firsthand what mountain trail was all about. They spent their time immersed in the sport, attending … Read More
Part 1: Practical Realities of Rehabilitation by Allison Trimble In this month that celebrates love and relationship, it’s natural to consider the powerful connection between horse and human. It is a wonderful thing. However, romance aside, the unfortunate reality is that horses are expensive partners that, for numerous reasons, … Read More
