Event Introduces Horse and Rider to Cow Work By WSHP Staff The Washington State Horse Park hosted the week-long Cowabunga Cow Horse Practice in August. The event attracted reined cow horse and cutting enthusiasts of all levels. Activities were organized by Kim Witty of High Country Training in Ellensburg … Read More
Costume Prizes, Beautiful Country, and Wine Make this Ride Popular October 27, 2018 is the date for the 17th Annual BCHW Winery & Halloween Costume Prize Ride in Zillah, Washington. This very popular event is open to all riders and their horses and mules. Costumes are encouraged but optional. … Read More
Fundraising Begins for Mustangs and Youth By Stonewater Staff Stonewater Mustangs Wild Hearts is a ministry of Youth Dynamics operating at Stonewater Ranch in Leavenworth, WA that needs your help introducing a new concept of horse adventure and youth outreach ministry. It’s our mission to build an all … 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
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
Enjoy the First-Ever Reining Show at WA State Horse Park The Washington State Horse Park in Cle Elum is excited to host its first ever reining show! Reining in the Park will be held by the Reining Horse Association of the Northwest, Thursday through Saturday, August 2-4. The show … Read More
By Nicole Sedgwick The Back Country Horsemen of Washington spent National Trails Day in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest near Icicle Creek (near Leavenworth, WA). BCHW cleaned up the Black Pine Horse Camp. We had 44 volunteers and 4 USFS employees. The 14 campsites can now hold a couple of … Read More
By Ken Carmichael Do you want to go on a fun ride with your friends, traveling at your own speed (no running please) through an excellent riding area and have the opportunity to win prizes? Then you want to come to the Ponderosa Back Country Horsemen Fall Fun Ride … Read More
WA State Horse Park Hosts Show and Auction on July 20, 21 By Club Staff Washington State Horse Park in Cle Elum invites you to come meet the mustangs! A Mustang Madness event will be held July 20 and 21 at the park. The public is invited to … Read More
Persistence Pays Off for the Public Good By Jewel Hardy I would like to update recreational enthusiasts about a small success for those of us who enjoy using trails. Near Naselle, WA, along Salmon Creek, there is a small, primitive, multi-use camp that has been dear to many … Read More
