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Insurance for Horse Farms Part Two – Commercial Equine Facility Insurance

Photo by Lee Paparoa

A farm has been bought, and the dream of having a place in the country with horses is a reality. Even when a private farm was the original intent, sometimes the idea of boarding, training, and generating some income from the farm can emerge. While some friendly boarding can be … Read More

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Why Horse Camp? – Six Reasons to Go Camping with Your Horse or Mule

Photo by Robert Eversole

We love our horses and mules. We love trail riding and we love being outdoors. What could be better? Camping. While there’s certainly something to be said for crashing on the couch and binge-watching British costume dramas, visiting a horse camp and living outdoors for a few days with our … Read More

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Installing Rubber Stall Mats – A Case Study

Photo by Alayne Blickle.

Rubber stall mats are the gold standard in horse stall flooring. Unfortunately, they’re so cumbersome in size and shape, they can be a struggle to place perfectly in a stall. If not perfect, they end up working themselves loose, twisting, turning and creating hassles. Anita Medina and her two horses … Read More

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Book Review – Stables: Beautiful Paddocks, Horse Barns, and Tack Rooms

From the private to the historic to the state-of-the-art, a lavish tour of some of the most notable stables in the country. A celebration of horses and their lodgings, this exquisite book covers horse country across the United States—from the East Coast to the Bluegrass, the prairie and mountain ranches, … Read More

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A Girl and a Mustang – Stonewater Gears Up for Spring Training

Photo by Stonewater Mustangs

As I write this it’s still winter, but I trust that as you are reading this we are enjoying days of spring sunshine! Over the winter, our plan was to pair each Mustang with one Wild Heart’s student. Because of the unruly winter weather so far, we have not officially … Read More

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Be Prepared Before Heading Out – Rendezvous Offers Educational Opportunities

Learn the crosscut saw and much more at Rendezvous. Photo by Jum Thode.

It’s time to start planning your riding adventures for this year! The BCHW calendar of chapter-sponsored events is being updated almost weekly. For a full list go to www.bchw.org and click on Upcoming Activities. There is a list of state events at the top of the page: Leave No Trace … Read More

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Off Market – Lodge Style Living – 7525 Hickory Ridge Lane Ferndale, WA

Lodge Style living in this gorgeous cedar sided 5 bed/5 bath custom home with vaulted great room and open floor plan on shy 10 acres. Douglas Fir exposed beamwork frames the chef’s kitchen, featuring white Alaska granite countertops, solid wood soft close cabinetry, commercial fridge/freezer and range. 11 zone radiant … Read More

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LMF Feeds Launches New Supplement

LMF Feeds, Inc. recently announced the launch of its new supplement product, LMF Super Dose Daily. LMF Super Dose Daily is a concentrated vitamin and mineral supplement designed specifically for horses in the West. “LMF Super Dose Daily is a great option for horse owners who want to feed only … Read More

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Insurance for Horse Farms – Part One: Hobby Farm Coverage

With the shell of my new barn complete and the notion of moving horses in over the next couple of months becoming more real, I’ve been working to get all my ducks in a row. Over the years I’ve carried a variety of different trainer’s and equine mortality insurance, but … Read More

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Why Icelandic? – The Virtues of the Icelandic Horse Make a Superb Trail Mule

Photo by Robert Eversole

I’ve said for years, to many thousands of people around the nation, that for me the perfect trail mount would be an Icelandic mule. Without fail the reply is “Why Icelandic?” Iceland is far more than the volcano scene from the 2013 version of “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty”. … Read More

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