Equestrian Lifestyle Archives – Page 24 of 28

Out of The Sun for Everyone – Pavilions are a Perfect Addition for Horse Facilities

August 13, 2020 by Northwest Horse Source

If you’ve ever spent the day working in the heat under the glare of full sun in the “dog days of summer” then you know firsthand how heat exhaustion and sunburn can creep up on you. As a clinician, I have certainly spent my fair share of time giving instruction …

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Lhanze Kohr – Jumping into the Horse Business

August 12, 2020 by Kim Roe

Photo by Jennifer Ecker Photography

Lhanze Kohr is a young trainer who’s recently put out her shingle in the horse business. She started out as a passionate young rider in the hunter/jumper ranks in Northwest Washington, riding at shows like Spring Nationals, Maple Ridge, and Thunderbird Show Park. Following her junior career, she worked as …

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Choose the Best Boarding Facility – Make a Wish List and Prioritize Management Practices

August 3, 2020July 30, 2020 by Michael Hipp

Photo by Michael Hipp

One of the things that surprised me when I moved to Western Washington from the High Plains was how many people board their horses. With housing and land values so high, unless you have a six-figure plus income, it’s almost impossible to afford enough land to keep a horse (or …

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Safety Tips for Trail Riding During a Pandemic – Getting Out is Possible if You Use Caution

August 5, 2020June 30, 2020 by Alayne Blickle

Photo by Alayne Blickle

Park with extra distance between rigs so no one is tempted to visit closely and so you can comfortably maintain a six to ten-foot distance from others. Avoid trailering with others in the same vehicle by driving separate rigs instead. Typically, this monthly column focuses on smart, healthy, and …

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John Wayne Virtual Ride and bridge repairs – BCHW legislative

June 10, 2020June 9, 2020 by Press

Right now, the John Wayne Pioneer Wagons and Riders are crossing the state virtually on their community excursion from Easton to Idaho. Each day they are reliving on Facebook the ride using pictures from the last year or two. I’ve been part of some of these including a planned RTP …

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

August 1, 2020June 4, 2020 by Press

Photo by Hal Cook

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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