Part 3: Building a Bond and Training by Allison Trimble The best way to prevent a horse from becoming slaughter bound is for him to be usable. Though we are unable to guarantee our own security, we are able to give a horse the ability to be desirable to another … Read More
Control Pests Naturally with Native Birds by Alayne Blickle Every horse person loves spring, but what gives us great hope of summer being just around the corner is the return of swallows to the Pacific Northwest. Depending on where you live, you should begin seeing swallows in March and … Read More
Stories from an Extreme Sport by Michael Campbell, AERC President If you’re not an endurance rider (yet), it may be difficult to believe that people would do this sport on purpose. It takes a certain dedication and toughness to pursue endurance riding (50-100 mile rides) and limited distance (LD) … Read More
Introducing a Horse Named Feather by Karen Pickering April has been the best horse anyone could ask for. She’s been a constant companion and over the years we’ve shared many memorable events. Sadly, her navicular disease has finally started to take its toll. Over the last year (during which … Read More
The Mission and History of a Unique Northwest Company by Tom Menner Sweet PDZ is a truly unique product that creates a healthier, more comfortable environment for your horses. Here’s a look at why this company has had long-term success. Question: How and why did you get started in … Read More
What to Do When You Fall off the Fitness Wagon by Emily Beasley Confession time: Over the past couple of months I haven’t been very active. I’ve been eating things I advise others to avoid. Worst of all, my seat bones are sore and bruised from riding once this … Read More
Enter today for a chance to win an EquestriSafe Double Sleeve ID Collar! — a retail value of $24.95! Just sign up for our E-newsletter and you’ll be entered for a chance to win. AND as long as you are active on our email subscriber list you will automatically be … Read More
The Horse World’s Most Trusted Name® presents their most advanced generation of fly mask East Longmeadow, MA – When the product development team at Absorbine® set out to redesign the UltraShield® Fly Mask, the bar was set high. Horse owners across the country were asked what they liked … Read More
The Trophy Circuit Show May 27-30 The show season is starting fast and furious this year for the Washington State Quarter Horse Association. First up was our Trainer Invitational held in Monroe, WA on February 28th. Now we look forward to the Trophy Circuit May 27th – 30th, also held … Read More
How BCHW Works to Benefit All Equestrians by Teri Starke, State Treasurer, Ways and Means (fundraising) chair BCHW is beneficial to every trail rider in Washington State and yet it seems many riders are not even aware it exists. We volunteered over 70,000 hours in 2015 repairing and maintaining … Read More
