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For those of you who were wondering what happened to Bits and Spurs Riding Club, we are now located at 15703 Grant Creek Road, Arlington, WA. After nearly 40 years in the same location. Starting with the youngest members on adorable ponies, to the parents and grandparents on their esteemed … Read More
Don’t Miss Exciting Opportunity for Youth August 10-11 WSQHA is excited to announce the youth equine summit August 10-11 in Monroe, WA. It is free for all youth interested in horses (ages 10-19) and includes a free lunch. This is an event you don’t want to miss! Stay on … Read More
Renowned horseman Clinton Anderson is instructing three levels of horsemanship clinics this year at the Downunder Horsemanship Ranch in Stephenville, Texas, and he is also taking his Fundamentals Clinics on the road for the first time since 2009. Spectators are welcome to attend the Fundamentals Clinics held on the road. … Read More
Vaccination, good management helps offer protection during peak mosquito season FLORHAM PARK, N.J., June 25, 2015 — Peak mosquito activity in the United States occurs July through October, which places horses at the highest risk of contracting West Nile virus (WNV).1 Much of the United States has experienced increased rainfall … Read More
What does this mean? Effective July 1st, 2015, all WDAA memberships will begin, end and be renewed on the same universal date. Membership will follow the calendar year with a start date of Jan 1st and end date of Dec 31st. The WDAA feels this system will better serve … Read More
The Ultimate Work Boot for Extreme Environments Union City, Calif.—June 24, 2015 –Ariat International, the leader in innovative Western and English footwear, apparel and accessories, announces the launch of its most advanced work boot to date, the Catalyst VX Work for men. Featuring revolutionary technologies and new engineering techniques, … Read More
Ice Horse, the most trusted name in equine cold therapy announced today a major design change making the application of cold therapy for equine athletes easier than ever to apply. Over the past few years the company developed a breathable wrap using a pocket to hold the ice packs. The … Read More
The culmination of ACTHA’s seventh competitive season was led by a sweep of southern belles and their AQHA horses. The Lone Star state of Texas is the home to a pair of National Champions in ACTHA’s 2014-2015 Competitive Season: Open National Champion Kathie Norman and her AQHA mare Handy Dulce … Read More
Muckleshoot Tribe completes Emerald Downs purchase and licensing – announces new horsemen incentives and facility upgrades. Auburn, Wash. (March 13) – The Washington Horse Racing Commission today unanimously approved a license request for Emerald Downs LLC, which is owned by the Muckleshoot Tribe, to operate Emerald Downs Racetrack. The Tribe … Read More
Grateful Pine Farm to build Mark Bolender designed trail course for boarders and haul-ins. May 7th, 2015, Snohomish, Washington — Kelly and Dan Munro of Grateful Pine Farm broke ground at their new half acre mountain trail horse park on April 27th alongside internationally recognized horseman, champion mountain trail trainer, … Read More
