Enjoy westerly views from lovely one level new construction home on 4+ acres with 4 bedrooms and 2.75 baths. Sought after Great Room design with wide plank hardwoods, vaulted ceilings, cozy gas fireplace and loaded with natural light. 2 En-suite bedrooms, Quartz Slab and stainless Chef’s kitchen with dual ovens, … Read More
New ABHA Board Members and Upcoming Events Last year was a great year for ABHA, packed with fun and exciting events. With that being said, we’re looking forward with anticipation to all that’s ahead in 2016. During January’s meeting, the new ABHA board members elected their general officers for … Read More
The War on Mud: Comparing Gravel, Mats and Hog Fuel by Theresa Rice We’ve made it to March and are in the home stretch to spring! Hopefully, the manure piles have stopped freezing to the ground and your pastures are looking greener, but I’m guessing you’re still battling mud. … Read More
by Laura Schonberg This month I spoke with Beth Pruiett about her horse-centered soul; when she’s not wrangling her three young girls, she’s rounding up middle schoolers in her resource room. With three horses at home, a full-time teaching job, and a husband that works crazy shifts, her story … Read More
Beat the Blues by Attending Equine Events in March by Robert Eversole Cabin fever: It’s a serious malady this time of year. You’re most likely suffering as I have been, stuck inside for days at a time, venturing out only to feed and muck the stalls before returning to … Read More
A Gated and fully fenced Estate offering total privacy on 4.5 gently rolling acres. Explore over 6000 SF of custom quality finishes. Lavish main floor master suite boasts beautiful Ledge stone floor to ceiling fireplace, spa bath with extensive use of stone & slab with heated floors. Soaking tub, walk-in … Read More
Exciting Line Up of Shows Beginning in May The 2016 season is kicking off for the Washington State Quarter Horse Association. We have several exciting shows planned for this year including the Trophy Circuit in Monroe, WA May 27 -30. This is always a great show to kick your show … Read More
The Valuable Ways BCHW Serves All Equestrians by Teri Starke, State Treasurer, Ways and Means (fundraising) Chair and 2016 Rendezvous Chair Ten years ago I did not even know about Back Country Horsemen of Washington. A friend of mine told me about this “riding group” and she wanted me … Read More
One Veterinarian’s Exploration into Healing by Donna Kelleher, DVM In her youth, Donna Kelleher spent her Saturday mornings picking stones from horses’ hooves and learning about plants. While digging through the earth and soaking medicinal leaves, the lessons from her teacher Iris, the neighborhood healer, began to take root. … Read More
How “the Force” Rescued a Horse Named Anakin by Michaela Eaves Around the time Star Wars: The Force Awakens prepared to hit theatres everywhere, a drama of a different sort was taking place for a horse named Anakin. It all started with an ad on Craigslist for a free horse. … Read More
