by Sarah Wynne Jackson Back Country Horsemen of America leads our quest to protect our right to ride horses on public lands with a lifestyle of volunteerism. Across the country, on any given day, Back Country Horsemen are donating their time, effort, skill, and resources to trail maintenance, responsible recreation … Read More
September 2, 2015 Solvang, California: Monty Roberts, founder of Join-Up® International, and the Board of Directors of the California non-profit corporation, were pleased to announce a much-needed grant of $50,000 from the Disabled Veterans National Foundation (DVNF). The grant will help cover the costs of the Horse Sense and … Read More
Mark your calendars for March 18-20, 2016 for the 17th Annual Northwest Horse Fair & Expo in Albany, OR Plans are still being made, but we are excited to announce three great presenters to date! Pat Parelli will be attending the expo March 18 & 19, giving 2 … Read More
Finding Freedom through Christ at Stonewater Ranch We’ve all seen that look on a teen’s face; that look of brokenness and a “hard to love” attitude. Sometimes, it’s a downright bad attitude and all because they’re hurting inside. When meeting Samantha* for the first time, several years ago, you … Read More
How to Communicate with Color on the Trail by Robert Eversole Ribbons are for more than wrapping gifts. These colorful pieces of fabric can be purely decorative, utterly functional, or a combination of both. In the equine world, ribbons can go far beyond the cerulean hued that signifies a … Read More
Join Facebook for Mounted Shooting News One of the best ways to keep up with the monthly events and news in mounted shooting is by joining our Facebook group! This way you won’t miss any of the fun. Upcoming in September are the following activities: –September 12-13: Western Washington Mounted … Read More
Many Classes Featured and Fun for All October 2-4 The Washington Reining Horse Association will be holding the Fall Spectacular at the Appleatchee Riding Club October 2-4, 2015. The final show of the 2015 WRHA show season will be an exhibitor appreciation show thanking all exhibitors and trainers for supporting WRHA … Read More
by Don Blazer, Horse Courses Online Go to the barn, look at your horse, and you will often find a lump, a bump, a scratch, or a sore. These may be found on his face, neck, shoulder, girth, back, legs, or behind the pastern. Most bumps and scrapes are … Read More
Eight Considerations when Renting or Buying a Property by Allison Trimble Though many horse owners board, most of you reading this are, or will be, owners or renters of a horse property. As a horse trainer and a real estate broker in Washington, I have extensive experience with … Read More
by Laura Daley Training, by definition, is: the act to form by instruction, discipline or drill, to teach so as to make fit, qualified or proficient, to undergo instruction, discipline or drill. Instruction and practice is good for both the horse and horseman. A training schedule helps with setting … Read More
