First do a Cost-benefit Analysis by Alayne Blickle At Sweet Pepper Ranch, that’s what we’re doing: building an indoor arena. While it’s very exciting, the “go-ahead” decision was not something we took lightly. It required a lot of penciling out and some tough decision making. Is building an indoor … Read More
Fun for Participants and Spectators by Mark Bolender It’s exciting to see mountain trail growing around the world. What a year it has been! We now have seven nations involved and four of those countries are holding certified IMTCA (International Mountain Trail Challenge Association) challenges/shows. We had a number … Read More
Top barrel racer and Purina® Ambassador Michele McLeod is featured in the third Stories of Greatness installment. Shoreview, Minn. [November 28 2016] – Being at the top of your game is far from a walk in the park, and few riders know that better than Purina® Ambassador Michele McLeod. … Read More
What to Expect Before You Break Ground on Your Dream Horse Property by Allison Trimble Now that the property has been identified and the contingency period for feasibility has been satisfied, the site prep and building can begin. Dependent on financing some, all, or none of these things may … Read More
Blazer Horse President Hosts Ride and Potluck by Steve Breitenstein Another fun ride for the ABHA! On October 1st, ABHA president Rocky Widner gave an open invitation to join him at his place in Oreana, Idaho for a fall ride. The weather was beautiful, the ride was great and … Read More
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
