Suzanne (Suzy) Huizenga is a sought-after and much-admired trainer located in Whatcom County, Washington, where she has been training students and horses for over 40 years. She specializes in bringing students and horses along calmly and happily from trot poles to jumping courses in the hunter/jumper rings. Suzy has developed … Read More
I got pretty sick a few weeks ago. I just kept pushing myself, thinking my lack of energy and aching muscles were related to the fact that I’m getting older and the physical demands of caring for the farm had me a little run down. Then one morning I almost … Read More
New, improved, and ready to hit the road! Kensington Products is excited to debut their newly redesigned luggage collections. Utilizing feedback from their loyal customers, they have set out to make their best sellers even better. The revamped products still feature the same durable fabrics and attention to detail equestrians … Read More
The last few weeks have been a flurry of activity around our new place. While I’m grateful to Duke and Wendy Croney for their hospitality, it was time to become independent. For nearly four months the Croneys hosted our horses and our temporary RV on their property until we could … Read More
Article by Tracey Hamilton Back in January and February I shared about our curious little Mustang named Milo. He had the peculiar habit of lying down in the arena when he didn’t want to work. Our student leader Heather has been consistently showing up at the barn in between school … Read More
Article by Phil Peterson and Rowanne Fairchild CHA Region 1 is taking a new approach to community and continued education in 2021. Region 1 is found in Oregon, Idaho, Washington, Montana, Alaska, British Columbia, and Alberta. Every winter, they host a regional conference that exhibits some of the best instruction, … Read More
Sugar phobia has reached a point where virtually any problem with a horse’s hooves may be blamed on sugar. From thrush to weak laminar connections, sugar is blamed. This phobia often comes with stories of how horses’ feet have improved once the diet was changed. However, sugar is rarely the … Read More
As a young and serious rider my teacher would often tell me, “You need to work on your transitions more.” I’d do as I was told, but I never really understood why. I didn’t find them easy or fun, and neither did my horse. Now I’m wearing the instructor’s hat, … Read More
Trees happen, and they occasionally fall. It’s better to have a saw than have to turn around. Most often you can step over or ride around fallen limbs and downed trunks. Just as often it’s not safe to do so. When windfall blocks the trail not only is it sometimes … Read More
Few things are more important for horse health than good hay. We’re fortunate that the Pacific Northwest produces some of the best hay in the world. With hay prices escalating and worldwide demand high, it’s worth knowing some basics on how to select hay before you trot down to the … Read More
