Writing this at the end of March, it’s hard to imagine what circumstances will be like for horse people when the May issue of the Northwest Horse Source is published. Today, concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic have caused many barns to limit activities and even prevent owners from visiting their … Read More
Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA) promotes excellence in safety and education by certifying riding instructors, accrediting equine facilities, producing educational conferences, and publishing educational resources. JT Ranch in Chattaroy, Washington is a CHA Program Member that actively trains and teaches quality horsemanship. They offer lessons in Western and English, horsemanship, and … Read More
Anyone who wants to further their career by earning a Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA) Certification is encouraged to check out the CHA Certification Schedule online at http://cha.horse/find-cha-certification-clinics-by-date/ CHA Certifications are intensive multi-day events in which attendees learn and demonstrate their skills so they can be certified at one of CHA’s … Read More
collaboration (noun) 1. The action of working with someone to produce or create something. Back Country Horsemen of Washington (BCHW) is “hooves down” invested in collaboration. Collaboration is often the best and most efficient way for BCHW to fulfill our mission to keep trails open and accessible to stock use. … Read More
On behalf of BCHW, we are truly excited to share with you the below opportunities to donate to BCHW. These will be posted on BCHW’s Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/pg/public.bchw/posts/?ref=page_internal but also are available on BCHW’s updated website https://www.bchw.org/ GiveBIG May 5/6: GiveBIG is an online giving event (watch BCHW Facebook … Read More
A Time for Reflection By Stonewater Ranch Staff We had planned to bring our first Stonewater Mustangs onsite in December. The timing was all arranged. Go pick out horses, bring them home, and they would be mostly halter trained and “gentled” before Dorothea, our head trainer, takes maternity leave … Read More
That moment when you realize you are living a dream happened for us here at Stonewater Mustangs a few weeks ago. It was a Monday evening. Much like most Mondays here, we were in the arena with the Wild Hearts students. As we stood in the round pen, three Mustang … Read More
There are numerous trails for equestrians in the Methow Valley watershed. They range from back country rugged mountain trails (in or out of the wilderness) to more accessible and level front country trails lower down in the valleys of the Methow River and its tributaries. Equestrians and other trail users … Read More
Dear Friends, Western Dressage Association of America (WDAA) is concerned about the health and safety of our members, staff and their families. We are monitoring information available regarding the Coronavirus pandemic. The decision to move forward with or cancel any WDAA recognized shows rests with show organizers for those events. … Read More
As I write this it’s still winter, but I trust that as you are reading this we are enjoying days of spring sunshine! Over the winter, our plan was to pair each Mustang with one Wild Heart’s student. Because of the unruly winter weather so far, we have not officially … Read More
