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Hard Times Bring Gratitude

August 5, 2020May 10, 2020 by Allison Trimble

The pandemic has been weighing heavy on our equestrian community. Knowing that this article won’t go to print for three weeks has left me with the writer’s block of my life. The impact on our communities, our economy, and our daily life has been significant. I hope that by the …

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Springtime Mud on Horse Properties

May 8, 2020 by Alayne Blickle

Across the Pacific Northwest many horse properties are showing the repercussions of a wet winter followed by spring precipitation. Muddy paddocks with miserable horses standing up to their ankles in filth aren’t fun for horses or their owners. Mud creates an unhealthy environment for a horse. It harbors bacterial and …

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Nature Nurtures

August 5, 2020May 7, 2020 by Kim Roe

“What I love about people (and I do love people) is that crises bring out the best in them. And the best people aren’t people, they’re animals.” – Stephen Colbert I’ll admit it, I’ve been rather sad lately. The world seems darker than usual. There’s a lot of bad news …

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Book Review: Riding for the Team

September 30, 2020May 6, 2020 by The United States Equestrian Team Foundation; Edited by Nancy Jaffer

Many young athletes grow up with a goal of reaching the Olympics and the glories of their sport’s highest levels. It’s no different for equestrians, whether they ride English, Western, vault, or drive a carriage. From playing with plastic ponies and taking their first riding lessons to finding success in the arena, thousands of …

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GiveBig May 5/6 & BCHW Auction May 3-11

May 13, 2020May 6, 2020 by Back Country Horsemen of Washington

On behalf of BCHW, we are truly excited to share with you the below opportunities to donate to BCHW. These will be posted on BCHW’s Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/pg/public.bchw/posts/?ref=page_internal but also are available on BCHW’s updated website https://www.bchw.org/ GiveBIG May 5/6: GiveBIG is an online giving event (watch BCHW Facebook …

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SOLD 7351 Thiel Rd, Lynden, WA 98264

August 5, 2020May 4, 2020 by Northwest Horse Source

9.24 Acres – 2356 sq ft – 3 bed – 2.5 bath $889,000 Unrivaled views of the Twin Sisters and Mt Baker from this well maintained, single-story home on shy 10 acres. Open, airy kitchen, granite counters, ss steel appliances. Recessed living room with picture windows welcomes natural light and …

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The Chief Joseph Trail Ride

August 5, 2020April 30, 2020 by Kristen Reiter, DVM

It may be on your bucket list. If it isn’t, it should be. The Chief Joseph Trail Ride is one of the longest-running historic rides in the United States, having been hosted by the Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC) since 1965. It retraces the route taken by Chief Joseph and his …

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Cyrus Horse Camp and The Crooked River National Grasslands

May 6, 2020April 30, 2020 by Kim Roe & Maya Henderson

Spring is the perfect time to head out on a camping adventure with your horses – especially in Eastern Oregon where the weather is dryer and warmer. Cyrus Horse Camp, located about an hour north of Bend, Oregon is the perfect place for those seeking easy trail riding and comfortable …

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A Guide to Responsible Trail Use

August 5, 2020April 30, 2020 by Robert Eversole

If you’re new to trail riding, it’s easy to think it’s just a hillier extension of the arena. Not quite. Trail riding offers an escape to beautiful, wild places — but also brings with it a responsibility to keep those places pristine and to respect the experiences of other visitors. Here …

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Which Leg is Lame? A Beginner’s Guide (part 2 of 3)

August 5, 2020April 30, 2020 by Carla Christian

Recognizing lameness in the hindlimbs can be slightly trickier than in the front legs. Generally, there is more movement and some compensation going on throughout the horse’s body. This can cause other limbs to look “off” and confuses the evaluator. In this month’s article we will discuss hindlimb lameness and …

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