Proper Preparation Necessary for Success by Mark Bolender The most important thing a judge should see when you run a Mountain Trail pattern is a partnership between horse and rider. Show a horse that has been properly schooled and trained. Memorizing a pattern will feel overwhelming at first, but … Read More
Watch and Learn by Jennifer Burnell As spring arrives, mounted shooters begin to leg up their horses and break out their single action revolvers and start practicing. Mounted shooting is a family-oriented sport and days spent practicing are fun, exciting, and challenging. Everyone helps out, in the saddle and … Read More
Statewide Work Party in the Salmo-Priest Wilderness by Teri Starke Back Country Horsemen of Washington chapters are hard at work planning multiple trail maintenance projects. The biggest one will be our fifth Statewide Work Party on August 2–5, held in the Salmo-Priest Wilderness in the Colville National Forest. This … Read More
Choosing a Life of Abundance by Kim Roe When I first spoke to Heidi Snider Kauffman I felt an immediate connection. Both of us busy horsewomen, we played phone and email tag for a few days before I caught up to her. She told me about her life as … Read More
Bellingham, WA – Animals as Natural Therapy (ANT) warmly welcomes our community to help celebrate the wonderful animals who teach our participants to realize they can transform their lives. Please join ANT for the 16th Annual Blessing of the Animals and Open House event from 12-2:30pm on April … Read More
First Blazer Association Formed in 1967 by Bessie Fletcher The Blazer Horse Association was founded by Neil Hinck and his family in 1967. The foundation sire, Little Blaze, was the first official horse registered in the Association. The Hinck family members helped manage the registry and grow the Blazer name … Read More
The Places Horses Take Us by Kim Roe I’ve always loved a horse show. It’s not just the competition, though that’s certainly part of it. I love the whole package. From the moment I drive onto the show grounds I’ve entered my happy place. Everywhere I look are beautiful, … Read More
History and a Struggle for Identity by Andy Neault The John Wayne Pioneer Trail follows the route of the old Milwaukee Railroad. It runs east to west across the State of Washington, from the Cascade Mountains to the Idaho border. Most of the route is administered by Washington State Parks. History … Read More
~ Equine Structural Integration ~ Equine Structural Integration can help your horse to recover from new and old tension-based habits that inhibit their natural elegance and performance. My intent is to bring the structure and alignment of the horse’s body into greater harmony with gravity, to … Read More
April 2017 Cover Story: Heidi Snider Kauffman – Choosing A Life Of Abundance Feature Story: The John Wayne Pioneer Trail Trainers Corner: What are Your Core Values? Small Farm Makeover: Wildlife Enhancement Tips for Horse Properties Equine Wellness: Prevent the Spread of Disease NEW! Equine Lifestyle Section Click here to … Read More
