Annual Meeting and Banquet by Keith Fletcher The annual meeting and banquet was held on November 5th at the Ford Idaho Horse Park restaurant. The theme for the evening was Illuminate the Night. The evening was filled with good food, good friends and great music by the band Sweetbriar. … Read More
Making an End-of-Life Plan for Your Horse by Allison Trimble The hardest thing about loving a horse is the inevitable outcome. I always hope the end will come easily and painlessly, but that is rare. In reality, we are stewards of our animal family and are responsible for their health and … Read More
How to Qualify for Finals by Sally Sutherland By now everyone is back from the end-of-year finals of their various associations and so it’s time to plan for next year’s qualifying periods. For the National Reining Horse Association, you will need to select a local affiliate club and attend … Read More
A Packed Schedule by Teri Starke It’s hard to believe 2017 is here! We are knee deep in the planning and organizing of Back Country Horsemen of Washington’s Rendezvous 2017 at Kittitas Valley Event Center in Ellensburg. This year is special as it is BCHW’s 40th anniversary. Come celebrate … Read More
By Jennifer Roberts We have all had a hard time catching our breath from time to time, but can you imagine if that happened on a consistent basis? For horses with heaves, a disease much like asthma in humans, difficulties in breathing is a fact of life. And, much … Read More
A Gypsy Vanner and Drum Horse Tradition Begins by Chad Walton and Monica Henken In 1966, in the rural community of Ferndale, Washington, the Edwin Henken family began to build a legacy. Northwest Clydesdales was the product of Edwin’s dreams. He, his friends, and his family invested countless labor-intensive … Read More
What’s the Right Thing to Do? by Karen Pickering When it comes to finding the right horse there are so many options it can be overwhelming. My experience buying horses is that they usually find me. It’s been 16 years since I bought a horse and I realize how … Read More
Horse Training, Exploring, and Learning by Kim Roe Many serious riders are combining their love of travel with their quest for more equine knowledge. Imagine traveling to your dream destination and while exploring a new country, culture, and landscape you also ride well-trained horses under the tutelage of world-class … Read More
AHC Submits Comments on Proposed Horse Protection Act Regulations (Washington, DC)- The American Horse Council (AHC) has submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) regarding proposed changes to the regulations governing enforcement of the Horse Protection Act (HPA). The AHC … Read More
It’s been documented that between three and four million years ago horses roamed North America. Since that time, with the influence of evolution and land bridge migratory patterns, the horse has played a critical role in agriculture, warfare, and transportation. No longer needed as a work horse, today the … Read More
