Clubs/Organizations

Varsity Equestrian Provides a Competitive Outlet for College Women by Sam Etsell   After finishing their youth career, most 18-year-old competitors of the WRHA find themselves moving to the non-pro or hanging up their spurs. But that is not that case for all. In 1998, Varsity Equestrian was established for …

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Congratulations to Washington Qualifiers!   The Adequan Select World show was held in Amarillo, Texas August 28 through September 3. Washington had seven qualifiers hit the road, most of them for their very first world show appearance. Connie Marvik qualified in Western Pleasure with Slow Riding, aka “Wyatt.” They finished …

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Northwest Competitors Take Home Top Honors and Payouts   The WRHA ended the show season with a great turn out of over 450 runs at the Appleatchee arena in Wenatchee, WA on October 7-9. Providing a full array of classes, The Fall Spectacular paid out over $10,000 to participants. The …

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Fall Fun for Everyone   More than 20 riders went “all-in” at the ABHA’s second annual poker ride in the Eagle Foothills (Idaho) on Oct. 15. The 5-mile ride turned out to be perfect thanks to a cool breeze and a sunny fall day, as riders got a scenic glimpse …

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Looking Ahead to the Reining Horse “Superbowl” in Oklahoma City   WRHA completed its show season with the Oct 7-9 Fall Spectacular and Futurity at the Appleatchee Riding Club in Wenatchee, sponsored by Northwest Weight Loss Surgery. WRHA members qualifying for the NRHA Regional Affiliate Finals left immediately after the show …

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Dreams Come True for Youth Ambassador   The Washington State Quarter Horse Association is pleased to announce that Lisa Collins a 17-year-old senior at Selah High School in Selah, WA has been named WSQHA Emerald Queen. A presentation and crowning took place during the evening festivities prior to the Emerald …

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Nearly a year of planning paid off the first week of August as a herd of Blazers and their owners headed west to the Oregon coast for a remarkable three-day excursion. The trip was planned by Mike Kruse, Dave Haynes and Dave Holliday and included 15 riders who gathered at …

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Join Past and Future Champions in Issaquah in December   The 2011 WSQHA convention is scheduled to take place Saturday, December 3rd at the Hilton Garden Inn Hotel, located in Issaquah just off of I-90 east of Seattle/Bellevue. The Hilton Garden Inn is a newer hotel, with an indoor pool and …

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Don’t Miss the Last Qualifying Show of the Season October 7-9!   WRHA returned to the show pen Aug 19-21 at the Evergreen State Fairgrounds in Monroe for The Classic, rescheduled from June 3-5 due to the EHV outbreak. The Non Pro division was won by Chics Double Magnum, owned …

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Washington Members Take Home Their Share of Awards and Prizes       WSQHA members took their share of buckles and All-Around Awards across the border. Wrapping up a week of over $100,000 in prizes and awards sponsored by our AQHA partners brought our Washington members right into the spotlight. …

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