Equestrian Lifestyle Archives – Page 22 of 26

Sir Rugged Chex Selected as First Breyer Horse to Represent Mountain Trail Sport

August 1, 2020June 4, 2020 by Press

Mark and Lee Bolender, founders of the International Mountain Trail Challenge Association (IMTCA), are thrilled to announce that their beloved quarter horse, Sir Rugged Chex, is now a Breyer Model representing the sport of mountain trail. “Checkers” as he is known at home, is the grandson of Rugged Lark, …

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Thank You, Marilyn Hagen – 30 Years of Serving the Horse Community in Northwest Washington State

June 4, 2020 by Kim Roe

Marilyn and Rick Hagen. Photo provided by Marilyn Hagen.

Marilyn Hagen is a much-appreciated member of the equine community in Northwest Washington State. She has owned and operated a leather and horse blanket repair and cleaning business named R & M Leather for 30 years. Marilyn also makes specialty leather items. Along with her husband Rick, they’ve operated a …

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Cyrus Horse Camp and The Crooked River National Grasslands

May 6, 2020April 30, 2020 by Kim Roe & Maya Henderson

Spring is the perfect time to head out on a camping adventure with your horses – especially in Eastern Oregon where the weather is dryer and warmer. Cyrus Horse Camp, located about an hour north of Bend, Oregon is the perfect place for those seeking easy trail riding and comfortable …

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Equestrian Lifestyle: John Heggenberger

April 6, 2020April 6, 2020 by Kim Roe

Sharing a Passion for Team Penning and Ranch Sorting Interview by Kim Roe What do you do with horses and why? My wife, Dee, and I board and train horses at our Diamond D Ranch in Snohomish, WA. We’ve been there since 2003. We compete extensively in ranch sorting …

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Whatcom County Dressage and Eventing Association

May 27, 2020April 1, 2020 by Kim Roe

WCDEA Members enjoying Sunset Farm Park. Photo by S. Salas

In the fall 1983, a small group of friends in Whatcom County, Washington got together (with a bottle of wine and a few snacks) to do what they loved: talk about horses and dressage. Back then, dressage instructors were few and far between and warmbloods were rare. Most dressage and …

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The Northwest Carriage Museum – Keeping History Alive

June 11, 2020February 1, 2020 by Kim Roe

Photo by The Northwest Carriage Museum.

Are you a history buff? Do you love old things that have been carefully restored and/or preserved? Are you nostalgic for the days when people traveled by horse and wagon (or stagecoach)? Do you know the difference between a town sleigh and a coachman’s sleigh? A Hansom cab and a …

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Four Hooves, Two Tires, and a Trail – A Lipizzan Mare, a Mountain Bike Named Seamus, and an Extraordinary Partnership

June 12, 2020February 1, 2020 by Kim Roe

One challenge horse folks have is how to include our non-riding family members in our weekend outings or vacations. It’s a dilemma! We want to trail ride or camp with our horses, but we don’t want to leave our loved ones behind. Sometimes a solution can be found with a …

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Tips for Buying a Kid’s Horse – Youth Horses Need Special Qualities to be Suitable for the Job

August 5, 2020January 1, 2020 by Kenton Wright

Photo by Kenton Wright

So, it’s time to get that horse-crazy child of yours a four-legged creature affectionately known as a “pony”. How do you go about deciding what’s right for this next phase of life? What do you look for? As a father of a horse loving 7-year-old boy, I’ve had to answer …

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Equestrian Lifestyle: Julia Bozzo and the Northwest Therapeutic Riding Center

December 30, 2020October 1, 2019 by Kim Roe

Enriching the Lives of Many with a Love of Horses Interview by Kim Roe Julia Bozzo of Bellingham, Washington has developed the Northwest Therapeutic Riding Center (NWTRC) from a dream to one of the most respected therapeutic riding centers in the nation. For 26 years, Bozzo has enriched the …

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The 33rd Idaho Horse Expo

April 7, 2020April 2, 2019 by Northwest Horse Source

Organizers Work Hard to Bring Education and Entertainment to Idaho’s Horse Lovers By: Sabrina Amidon I can’t wait for the next time! These are words the organizers of the Idaho Horse Expo hope to hear at the close of their expo. A horse expo should highlight equine greatness and be …

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