Getting an Education Makes Sense By Karen Pickering I’ve loved horses since I was old enough to walk. I dreamed of being a horse trainer and taming the wild steed of my dreams. My mom hoped for a curly-haired daughter that loved dolls and dresses but ended up … Read More
Release the Ego to Learn By Kim Roe For a number of years, I worked regularly with a German clinician who came to our area three or four times annually. Once, as I came in for my lesson, he announced to the spectators that he enjoyed working with me … Read More
HotShots and Partners Work Hard to Open Trails By Jason Ridlon With the Fourth of July behind us, one might wonder what members of the Back Country Horsemen of Washington did over the holiday. A crew of BCHW HotShots gathered at the Andrews Creek Trail Head in the Pasayten … Read More
In 2007 the National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Hall of Fame Committee initiated the Dale Wilkinson Lifetime Achievement Award, supported by the Reining Horse Foundation. Each year, the NRHA Board of Directors and past Hall of Fame inductees vote to approve a worthy candidate for recognition. This year’s recipient is William Shatner. … Read More
WSHP Hopes to Upgrade and Improve Trail Course By: Park Staff Calling all trail obstacle enthusiasts! In addition to Washington State Horse Park’s riding arenas, trail system, and cross-country courses, the park also has a trail obstacle course that complements the natural wooded setting. Most of the 15 obstacles … Read More
Pulitzer Prize-Winning Journalist Delves Deeply into Wild Mustangs by Alayne Blickle Since this issue of NWHS focuses on education, I thought a book I recently read would fit nicely into that category. Wild Horse Country by David Philipps was published in October of 2017. It’s a fantastic book that … Read More
Whatcom Conservation District is excited to announce that we have purchased a small manure spreader for our equipment loan program. The Wallenstein ground driven spreader has a 2.5 cubic yard capacity and is available for loan to residents in the District’s service area. The manure spreader is currently … Read More
August Email Subscriber Drawing Sponsor – Cavallo Hoof Boots Enter today for a chance to win a pair of Cavallo Trek Hoof Boots – a retail value of $179.90! Just sign up for our E-Newsletter and you’ll be entered for a chance to win. AND as long as you … Read More
As the concept of steaming hay gains steam in the United States, Haygain veterinary consultants Chad S. Davis, DVM, and Stephanie Davis, DVM, are fielding wide-ranging questions about the benefits and applicability of steaming hay. Both veterinarians are seasoned equestrians and horse owners. Their practice, Davis Equine, LLC, is based … Read More
Meticulously maintained horse property on shy 10 acres. 3 bedroom, 2.25 bath farmhouse with a wraparound deck overlooking a 100′ X 120′ arena and 60′ roundpen. 4 stall barn, tack room, hot water, timed lighting, concrete aisleway, and separate equipment shed perfect for trailer parking. Additional barn/workshop with hay loft … Read More
