“What I love about people (and I do love people) is that crises bring out the best in them. And the best people aren’t people, they’re animals.” – Stephen Colbert I’ll admit it, I’ve been rather sad lately. The world seems darker than usual. There’s a lot of bad news … Read More
Many young athletes grow up with a goal of reaching the Olympics and the glories of their sport’s highest levels. It’s no different for equestrians, whether they ride English, Western, vault, or drive a carriage. From playing with plastic ponies and taking their first riding lessons to finding success in the arena, thousands of … Read More
On behalf of BCHW, we are truly excited to share with you the below opportunities to donate to BCHW. These will be posted on BCHW’s Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/pg/public.bchw/posts/?ref=page_internal but also are available on BCHW’s updated website https://www.bchw.org/ GiveBIG May 5/6: GiveBIG is an online giving event (watch BCHW Facebook … Read More
9.24 Acres – 2356 sq ft – 3 bed – 2.5 bath $889,000 Unrivaled views of the Twin Sisters and Mt Baker from this well maintained, single-story home on shy 10 acres. Open, airy kitchen, granite counters, ss steel appliances. Recessed living room with picture windows welcomes natural light and … Read More
It may be on your bucket list. If it isn’t, it should be. The Chief Joseph Trail Ride is one of the longest-running historic rides in the United States, having been hosted by the Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC) since 1965. It retraces the route taken by Chief Joseph and his … Read More
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 … Read More
If you’re new to trail riding, it’s easy to think it’s just a hillier extension of the arena. Not quite. Trail riding offers an escape to beautiful, wild places — but also brings with it a responsibility to keep those places pristine and to respect the experiences of other visitors. Here … Read More
Recognizing lameness in the hindlimbs can be slightly trickier than in the front legs. Generally, there is more movement and some compensation going on throughout the horse’s body. This can cause other limbs to look “off” and confuses the evaluator. In this month’s article we will discuss hindlimb lameness and … Read More
In frightening or stressful times, we become more aware of our dependence on the help of others. We’re especially grateful for people who keep us safe — those who are willing to put their own lives on the line for us, like our active military and veterans. So how do … Read More
Do you love Mustangs? Have experience starting horses under saddle? Want to help reach teens with the love of Jesus? Come grow your repertoire, give back to the horses and the horse industry, and make a life-changing difference for teens of the Northwest! Youth Dynamics Stonewater Mustangs has a unique … Read More
