Join in the Fun! Back Country Horsemen of Washington has many chapters to choose from. No matter where you live in the state you will find a group to join. Riding Kittitas County (working on a new chapter) From the Columbia River to the Cascades, Kittitas County … Read More
An Exercise in Focus by Mark Bolender Trail challenge and mountain trail are based on real situations found riding on the trail. Certain obstacles simulate these working conditions. One important obstacle is the balance beam. It simulates some of the difficult log and bridge crossings required to cross creeks … Read More
Correct Position Controls the Cow in Working Cow Horse by Al Dunning Working cow horse tests the agility, speed, and courage of a stock horse. In working cow horse classes, the horse must first hold the cow at one end of the arena, then run it down the fence … Read More
Planning to medicate your horse? Deworm? Calculate feed? You absolutely need to know how much he or she weighs. But without a commercial scale, how do you do that? A weight tape provides an estimated weight, but for a closer approximation, Dr. Juliet Getty shares this handy formula for figuring your horse’s … Read More
Trails Forever Fund BCHA is the ONLY national organization dedicated to maintaining equestrian trails. We are 13,000 members strong! If trail riding is your passion, helping to maintain trails and working with land managers through BCHA is the best way to protect access to trails today and forever. BCHA would like to … Read More
New product line is formulated to support gastric health and proper pH in horses. Shoreview, Minn. [July 24, 2017] – Purina Animal Nutrition’s new product line is formulated to support gastric health in horses. Outlast™ Gastric Support Supplement, Race Ready® GT and Ultium® Gastric Care horse feeds are available at participating retailers. Research shows … Read More
Stay Aware and Develop Correct Habits by Allison Trimble Last month we talked about the philosophy behind horses and safety. There are two types of interactions with horses: what happens on the ground in our daily activity and the interaction that occurs when riding or training. This month is … Read More
By Jennifer Roberts We all love spending time in the barn with our horses; but sometimes, the bugs can, well, bug us. While flies may be a fact of life, we can limit population their numbers, allowing us to enjoy the time that we spend in the barn even … Read More
It’s no accident that this 19.5 acre property is unique. It was designed to be secluded while having a sweeping view of the North Cascades. The serene setting provides a special place to pursue your interests, whether it be a hobby farm, gardening or viewing birds and wildlife from the … Read More
Natural Protection Against The Alarming Spread of Insect-borne Virus EVERGREEN, AL. (June 21, 2017) – As the summer months heat up, the threat of mosquito and tick-borne viruses is here. BioShield, manufacturer of all-natural insect repellent products, uses a pharmacist-created formula to achieve prescription strength results without DEET and the … Read More
