Equestrian Lifestyle

Dutch Ovens Make it Easy by Aliena Hook   Whether huddled around a campfire after a trail ride or a chuck wagon after a cattle drive, being outdoors works up a special kind of hunger. Cowboy cooking has been around for centuries. Its basic rules are to make the most …

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Access Point to the Norse Peak Wilderness by Robert Eversole   Government Meadows Horse Camp is the place where I was first introduced to what Back Country Horsemen of Washington do to preserve our trails. BCHW members spend a lot of time and energy maintaining this trailhead and the adjacent …

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Ellensburg’s Spirit of the West Cowboy Gathering February 17-19 by Kim Roe   The Spirit of the West Cowboy Gathering is a celebration of western music, art, gear, and cowboy poetry in Ellensburg, Washington, February 17-19. Juni Fisher is one of the musicians headlining at this year’s gathering. Juni and …

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30 Miles of Great Trails Near Medford, Oregon by Robert Eversole   Towering forests, alpine meadows, ponds, and over 30 miles of great trails await horse riders and campers at the Willow Prairie Horse Camp in Southwestern Oregon. Located a few miles southwest of Mt. McLoughlin, the Willow Prairie Horse …

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Storytelling in the Rural West is Focus by Western Folklife Center Staff   The 33rd National Cowboy Poetry Gathering will celebrate the art and tradition of storytelling in the rural West, presenting first-hand narratives wrought from personal experience and told in verse, song, film, visual art, new media, and prose. …

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Start Planning Your Summer Horseback Adventures by Robert Eversole   January is here! It’s the start of a new year of trail riding and adventures with our horses. I have a feeling that it’s going to be fabulous. I use the post-holiday period to start planning my summer trips. There’s …

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A Life with Horses by Karen Pickering, NWHS Publisher   I’m very excited to bring you this new section. It’s all about our life with horses. Whether you board your horse or live on a 100-acre ranch, we all have one thing in common – we love horses and the …

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Horse Training, Exploring, and Learning by Kim Roe   Many serious riders are combining their love of travel with their quest for more equine knowledge. Imagine traveling to your dream destination and while exploring a new country, culture, and landscape you also ride well-trained horses under the tutelage of world-class …

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Find Cash in Your Tack Box by Laurie Cerny   Nearly every 4-H horse club and many breed and show organizations now sponsor spring tack sales or swaps. For horse owners these tack sales can bring in some extra cash and they’re also an incentive to clean out tack boxes …

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Windermere real estate agent and horse lover Janey Ullman is dedicated to helping others find “home” By Alana Linderoth   Known for her responsiveness and easy way with people, Ullman feels lucky to have gotten into real estate and truly loves what she does. “Horses are incredibly large animals with …

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