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A Horse of Another Color: Green ~ Part 6

Pt. 6: Green Lessons We Learned by Mark P. Dangelo   It has been nearly two years since we finished our green equestrian facility.  And, like most things, we learned some things only in hindsight as we watched segments of this unique venture either deliver or fall short of our … Read More

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Mind “Fullness”

On Being Present in Every Season by Catherine Madera   The summer of 2015 went down in history as the hottest on record. Even as the weather was heavenly (personally, I never tire of sun), it was a season of extreme challenges as well. When fall came early, in late … Read More

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New Competition Year Begins in November!

The new competition year for Western Washington Mounted Shooters begins in November. We are hoping to host some small introductory clinics, so stay tuned to our public group Facebook page. We welcome riders from 8 to 80, and will show you how to begin breaking your horse to gunfire. All … Read More

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Hoofies – Fun From the Ground Up

W2 Innovations presents HOOFIES, fun from the ground up! A more health conscious way to color or apply designs to the horse’s foot.   Ft. Worth, TX – the new easy peel and stick application of the “Hoofies” will replace painting the hoof wall of the horse. They are available … Read More

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Festival of the Senses “Life is Art” B.E.A.T. Riding Center Fundraiser Nov 21st

  B.E.A.T. Riding Center, Inc. 41919 NW Wilkesboro Rd Banks, Oregon 97106 Phone: 503 324-3071 Email: [email protected] Web: Beatriding.org Find Us On Facebook   Dear Supporter, “Festival of the Senses” primary purpose is to help support our horses, who are our therapists. We have 13 horses in the program. The … Read More

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Endo the Blind Horse

The Care and Training of One Extraordinarily Special Needs Horse by Catherine Madera and Morgan Wagner   I first saw them in Albany, OR, at the Northwest Horse Fair and Expo: a young woman calmly cantering around a working equitation course on her totally eye-less Appaloosa. It was simply unbelievable … Read More

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What’s Good for Horses

wellness

Determining a State of Wellness by Catherine Madera   When I first got my 5-year-old BLM mustang, Mateo, he had a curious habit. Nearly every day, usually at dusk, I would watch him walk to the corner of his small pasture and gallop back the way he had come. The … Read More

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Cowboy Mounted Shooting Western Nationals

Mounted Shooting

Northwest Shooters Win Big in Las Vegas The Cowboy Mounted Shooting US Western Nationals was held in Las Vegas at the South Point Casino and Arena in late July/early August. There were over 60 participants from the Pacific Northwest and northwest shooters made their presence known in a big way. … Read More

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WRHA: From the Fall Spectacular to the Regional Affiliate Championships

WRHA

The Washington Reining Horse Association (WRHA) will be holding the Fall Spectacular at the Appleatchee Riding Club October 2-4, 2015.  The top 15 WRHA member horse and rider combinations qualified earlier in the show season for the opportunity to show at the National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Regional Affiliate Championships … Read More

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American Blazer Horses Take the Gold

Blazer

ABHA Wins at the Idaho Snake River Stampede   As the Snake River Stampede celebrated its 100-year anniversary, the American Blazer Horse Association celebrated bringing home 1st place in the Family Horse Club Division of this year’s Stampede parade. This is especially meaningful for ABHA members because the Blazer horse … Read More

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