My Introduction to a Popular Equine Sport by Brent Rollins The first Extreme Cowboy Race I ever saw was on TV with Craig Cameron commentating. It looked like great fun. I had heard of the race through a few people and was curious about it. Little did I know how … Read More
“Ladies and Guns” Event Welcomes the 2015 Show Season Ladies day out at the Tulalip Cabelas! Several of the ladies from Western Washington Mounted Shooters, hosted an information table at the Tulalip Cabelas to promote “Women and Guns.” The women brought guns, holsters and certified blank ammunition, all designed specifically … Read More
In Its 5th Year and Thriving—Don’t Miss this Event! by Catherine Madera There’s nothing like freezing temperatures and short, dark days to frustrate the equestrian spirit. This February, instead of curling up by the fire, make plans to get back in the saddle by attending the Washington State Horse … Read More
The Astonishing Survival of Icelandic Horse Twins by Pamela Nolf On July 1 Kathy Lockerbie, owner of Silver Creek Icelandic Horses in Bellingham WA, walked into the pasture to check on her pregnant mare Aska. Much to her surprise, she found two pinto babies. The small black and white … Read More
Hawaiian Adventures on Horseback by Catherine Madera It’s January and the climate outside is less than friendly toward horse activities. While I want to ride, the thought of wrangling a filthy, extra frisky 1,000 pound beast isn’t always appealing. I’d prefer a book by the fire and the chance to … Read More
Horse trainer Missy Wryn recently released her long awaited Starting Under Saddle 4-disc DVD set, just in time to plan for spring training. From the ground to the trail, Missy demonstrates the process of starting a horse under saddle using a gelding and a mare. The contrast in behavior between … Read More
Gain Success Navigating a Frustrating Obstacle by Mark Bolender The raised back-through can often be a frustrating experience for the horse and rider. I commonly hear this: “I don’t understand why my horse will not trust me more and just do it.” Often their horse is pushy when being … Read More
September Event Had Record Attendance ABHA’s 5th Annual Poker Ride held on September 27th at the Cowboy Campground, Idaho City, ID turned out to be a fun-tastic day! The weather was spectacular for the 44 who enjoyed the ride; 52 people participated in all. After the ride, a … Read More
Shooters from Across the NW Receive Top Honors at World Championships Several shooters from around the Pacific Northwest took Texas by storm! They included members from Western Washington Mounted Shooters, South Sound Mounted Shooters, Columbia Basin Mounted Shooters, Northwest Mounted Shooters, Kittitas County Mounted Shooters, KZ Renegades, and the … Read More
How to Choose a Clinic or Instructor by Roger Braa and Catherine Madera Over the last months we’ve taken a closer look at the exciting sport of ranch sorting and covered important topics such as finding a club, choosing the best horse and how competition is scored. This month … Read More
