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Old Bits: Blanketing Tips

Welcome to the 1st article from our archives! This was from our very first magazine, December 1995 Old Bits: Blanketing Tips By Barb Reilly, Whatcom Farmer’s Co-op When measuring your horse for a blanket, measure from the center of the chest, around the side, to the center of the tail. … Read More

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Giving TrailsDay 2020

December 1, 2020 Click Here to add us to your calendar! Why Back Country Horsemen of America?   Spread the word! Encourage your friends and family to join you in creating a real impact on December 1st by sharing what our mission means to you and why you support our … Read More

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“Black Beauty” Premieres Friday, November 27 on Disney+

In this modern day reimagining of Anna Sewell’s timeless classic, we follow Black Beauty (voiced by Kate Winslet), a wild horse born free in the American West.  Rounded up and taken away from her family, Beauty is brought to Birtwick Stables where she meets a spirited teenage girl, Jo Green … Read More

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The Ultimate Guide for Horses in Need – Care, Training and Rehabilitation for Rescues, Adoptions, and Horses in Transition

Author: Dr. Stacie Boswell   In the United States alone, it is estimated that almost 150,000 horses per year are unwanted. This number grows exponentially when you consider horses worldwide. What is “unwanted”? The term is used to refer to horses that are old, injured, sick, unmanageable, or fail to … Read More

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Miracle Ranch Offers Special Program – Miracle Horse Club Helps to Support Ranch Horses

Article by Katy Erickson   Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA) promotes excellence in safety and education by certifying riding instructors, accrediting equine facilities, producing educational conferences, and publishing educational resources. CHA launched a brand-new website this month, go to www.CHA.Horse for more information.   CHA member Miracle Ranch in Port Orchard, Washington … Read More

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Go Pink this Fall with SmartPak

October was Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and SmartPak is encouraging riders to show their support in style and “go pink” with new limited-edition SmartPak Saddle Pads and Piper Knit Breeches. In honor of this meaningful cause and while supplies last, SmartPak will also be donating 30% of the sales from … Read More

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Wild Fed Horse Feed Creates Natural Equine Feeds and Supplements

Wild Fed Horse Feed creates products as nature intended, as unprocessed as possible using ingredients that animals would normally eat in their wild state. Wild Fed Horse Feed is whole foods-based, free of corn, soy, sweeteners, and industry by-products. Why should you feed your horse whole foods? Because the vitamins … Read More

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Safe Harbor – Stories of Generosity and Altruism in Extraordinary Times

Photo by Riley Wisdom

Stories were compiled by Kim Roe. We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give. —Winston Churchill Labor Day weekend of 2020 was the beginning of a horrific wildfire disaster in the Pacific Northwest. The fires arrived quickly—whipped up by drought, heat, and … Read More

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Windermere Equestrian Living – The North Group

Brandi Coplen, Tresie Wiersma

We hope you’re well and we want you to know we’re here to help! Call us for all of your Real Estate needs.     Brandi Coplen | (360) 201-3951 | [email protected] Born and raised in beautiful Whatcom County, I have grown up here my whole life. I was blessed to travel all … Read More

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Conservation Alliance Grant Helps Protect 1,000 Additional Acres of Skookum Creek Wildlife Corridor

Whatcom Land Trust received a $45,000 grant from The Conservation Alliance to help fund the permanent protection of an additional 1,000 acres in the Skookum Creek Wildlife Corridor. The Conservation Alliance, a member organization of environmental-minded business including local members such as American Alpine Institute, NuuMuu, REI, Runner Girl Races … Read More

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