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Extreme Mustang Makeover Heads to Fort Worth for its Final and Largest Competition

With a top prize of $50,000 on the line trainers compete in the hopes of finding homes for mustangs   AUSTIN, TEXAS (Sept. 6, 2017) — Building upon the success of its 10-year anniversary tour in 2016, Extreme Mustang Makeover (EMM) returns in 2017 and continues to deliver on its mission of finding adoptive … Read More

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An Organic Flood Clean-Up Solution

  If you and your home are the victim of flooding, you may be interested in knowing that Sweet PDZ is not just a horse stall refresher and a chicken coop additive… Sweet PDZ can aid you in your flooding clean-up process! The organic zeolite that Sweet PDZ is made … Read More

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➡︎SOLD⬅︎ Centurion Home Sweetened with Age – 8491 Blaine Rd, Blaine, WA

Built in 1916, it has been home to only 4 owners. 2241 sq feet, 5 bed, 1.5 bath on shy 5 acres. Remodeled with the original essence preserved. 9 ft + ceilings on main, hardwood and slate floors, Douglas Fir molding, granite counter tops, cherry wood cabinets, farmhouse sink, clawfoot … Read More

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Life Brings Learning

September 2017

What Experience Has Taught Me by Karen Pickering, NWHS Publisher   It’s hard to believe I’ve been publishing the magazine for over 21 years. The way we did things when I started looks nothing like it does now. Time passes, things change, and we either adapt or die. There is … Read More

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How to Compost Horse Manure

September 2017

6 Steps to a Useful Product by Alayne Blickle   In the past we have covered why composting manure is important and useful on horse properties. I have even discussed how to build a manure composting bin system. Here are the specifics on how to manage the compost process. Make … Read More

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The First 30 Days

September 2017

Advice from Professional Colt Starter Dusty Whitford by Allison Trimble   My best laid plans seem to have a way of changing. I had a great start getting my colts going, but between work, family, chores, and keeping the other horses going I was a lot more hit and miss … Read More

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Washington State BCHW Chapters, Part 3

September 2017

Chapters are Everywhere!   Over the last several months we have been working our way through all the Back Country Horseman of Washington Chapters in our state. We will conclude with the final chapters next month. Capitol Riders Capitol Riders meet every 3rd Tuesday at 7 pm at the Littlerock … Read More

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Book Review – The Dressage Seat

September 2017

by Anja Beran   With stunningly beautiful photographs and clear descriptions, classical dressage authority Anja Beran breaks down the physical requirements of the rider’s seat on the horse, as well as its responsibilities during various movements—from the gaits and paces to lateral work, lead changes, piaffe, passage, and pirouettes. Beran … Read More

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Sunset Farm Park

September 2017

A Generous Gift Enriches Whatcom County Equestrians by Aliena Hook   As you emerge from wooded trails into an open cross-country field you encounter jumps and obstacles for all levels. You can then cool down in the large outdoor arena featuring sand footing and training equipment, or train your horse … Read More

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