WSQHA Adds April “No Silver, No Sequins” Show in Wenatchee Washington State Quarter Horse Association continues to grow and implement new programs. New for 2015 is a show in Wenatchee, the first weekend in April. This show has been on the “to-do” list, but had been sidelined due … Read More
Committed to Youth and the Gift of Experience by Catherine Madera The most meaningful things in life are wrapped up in experiences, those that connect us to others and the natural world. These times form the foundation for a successful life, especially for young people. Unfortunately, facilitating such experiences … Read More
College-bound and With Blazers on Her Mind Abbigail Reno of Kuna, Idaho is going places. The University of Idaho freshman is studying pre-veterinary medicine, the first step to becoming an equine veterinarian. Just six short years ago, her future with horses looked much different than it does today. After … Read More
How this Sport Influences the owner of Mission Farrier School Mark Plumlee, current president of the Western Washington Mounted Shooters, is also the owner of Mission Farrier School, in Snohomish, WA. Mark is one of a very few farrier school owners/instructors that actually rides and competes in a high … Read More
Expect the Unexpected at National Level Competition by Sally Sutherland WRHA member Sally Sutherland shares her experience and insight in preparing for national level competition. Sally recently competed in the AQHA Select World Show where she was Top 10 in Amateur Select Reining and a finalist in Amateur Select … Read More
Appleatchee Riding Club to Host Fall Spectacular October 2-5 Washington Reining Horse Association will hold its third and final show for 2014 October 2-5 at the Appleatchee Riding Club in Wenatchee. The show starts off Thursday October 2 with a full day of paid practice runs. Classes start at 8am … Read More
Snohomish Woman to Compete in Amarillo, Texas October 15-18 Meet Bre Coston of Snohomish, WA. Bre started shooting in 2013 and by year’s end she was the top CMSA female Rookie of the Year. Bre showed saddle seat equitation in high school, then reining and reined cow horses in … Read More
Blazers Shine in Hometown Independence Day Parade American Blazer Horses had the privilege last summer of being in a 4th of July parade in Yellow Pine, Idaho. If you don’t play the harmonica, you probably have no idea where this town is located! It is two hours northeast of … Read More
ABHA Invites You to Excel in Natural Horsemanship ABHA members have had the blessing of learning the lessons of the masters: Ray Hunt, Tom Dorrance, Buck Brannaman and others. Natural horsemanship is about learning the horse’s language and how he thinks to better communicate what you want him to … Read More
Over $5,500 in Prize Money Awarded at October Event The Super Horse Showdown is a new event coming to the Equine Events Center at the Northwest Washington Fair in Lynden WA, October 3-5, 2014. The Super Horse Challenge—four jackpots!—includes ranch sorting, barrel racing and an Extreme Cowboy Race. Competitors … Read More
