Book Review: Non-fiction thriller by Elizabeth Letts In the chaotic last days of WWII, a small troop of battle-weary American soldiers captures a German spy and makes an astonishing find—his briefcase is empty but for photos of beautiful white horses that have been stolen and kept on a secret … Read More
Keeping Trails Open for Washington Riders by Teri Starke During this past month I’ve been thinking about 2016 and what my goals were in writing a monthly article in NWHS. I think I can say it in one sentence: to inform Washingtonians how important Back Country Horsemen of Washington … Read More
Thank You to Our Sponsors by Sally Sutherland The Fall Spectacular in Wenatchee was well attended with many riders putting the finishing polish on as they got ready for the affiliate finals. The highlight of the show was the Maturity class for horses 7 years old and over and … Read More
Saying Goodbye Hurts by Kim Roe In September I had to euthanize my 35-year-old Quarter Horse gelding, Dynanic. A son of the legendary Reminic, my mother bred and raised him. She used him for cutting, reining, and working cow horse. We rode him in the mountains, gathered and herded … Read More
10 Considerations to Reduce the Risk by Dave Sauter, DVM Colic is one of those words that triggers fear in the hearts of horse owners. Colic is a leading cause of death in horses. National estimates (NAHMS, USDA) indicate that about 4 out of 100 horses will colic in … Read More
Senior Horses: A Healing Presence We had many entries for our photo essay contest this year, which made choosing only two winners very difficult! Everyone expressed so much love and appreciation for their senior horse friends that I found myself quite emotional at times. In the end, the two … Read More
An Adjustable Stride for a Successful Jump by Karen O’Neal Winter is a great time to work on technique, position, control, and overall training for show jumping. I teach a lot of riders in my program and find that one of the most difficult tools to teach is the … Read More
Help BCH Education Foundation Fund Grant Requests For This Upcoming Season Please participate in the sale of a donated pair of new spurs by Garcia (not the Elko Garcia) on E Bay on December 2nd. BCHA members and officers donated money, items, and bequests to make it possible … Read More
By Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D. Brrrr! It’s cold! Time to take that heavy jacket out of the closet. And it’s time to prepare the barn! Extra soft bedding, perhaps some nice relaxing music. Close the windows. Even get those heaters going. Make stall cozy. But here’s a secret… Horses … Read More
A volunteer run organization, Whatcom Horses In Need (WHIN) is a new group with the mission of rescuing abused, neglected, and homeless horses in need of forever homes. WHIN is currently accepting donated items to auction off for fundraising. The funds we receive will be used to cover feed, veterinary … Read More
