It’s funny. When you’re young, you think you’ll never get old. I remember feeling that I’d never get my driver’s license, graduate high school, or marry. When I was a little girl all I could think about was horses. I tormented my parents almost daily about getting a horse. They … Read More
October was Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and SmartPak is encouraging riders to show their support in style and “go pink” with new limited-edition SmartPak Saddle Pads and Piper Knit Breeches. In honor of this meaningful cause and while supplies last, SmartPak will also be donating 30% of the sales from … Read More
Wild Fed Horse Feed creates products as nature intended, as unprocessed as possible using ingredients that animals would normally eat in their wild state. Wild Fed Horse Feed is whole foods-based, free of corn, soy, sweeteners, and industry by-products. Why should you feed your horse whole foods? Because the vitamins … Read More
Stories were compiled by Kim Roe. We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give. —Winston Churchill Labor Day weekend of 2020 was the beginning of a horrific wildfire disaster in the Pacific Northwest. The fires arrived quickly—whipped up by drought, heat, and … Read More
Ever notice how horse stories all have the same plot? We get a new horse, usually the wrong one. There’s a period of struggle. We get bad advice, we lose money, we get bucked off. We persist, two steps forward and one step back. In time, the horse ends up … Read More
I discovered the joys of a “real” mounting block about ten years ago when I tore my right anterior cruciate ligament and several other key ligaments that stabilized that knee joint. After the requisite surgery, my wait to get back on my horse was going to be six or more … Read More
I think we can all agree keeping bears out of our camps is a good idea. But what about using bear canisters? What are the best practices? When it comes to horse camping, there’s no shortage of preferences. You can argue backcountry versus campground, the best season to camp, or the … Read More
The husband of one of my best friends often calls me before Christmas or his wife’s birthday and asks, “Is there anything she needs for her horse?” This man’s thoughtfulness reminds me that our significant others don’t always know what we horse people need or want for our horses. Also, … Read More
Ever notice how horse stories all have the same plot? We get a new horse, usually the wrong one. There’s a period of struggle. We get bad advice, we lose money, we get bucked off. We persist, two steps forward and one step back. In time, the horse ends up … Read More
We hope you’re well and we want you to know we’re here to help! Call us for all of your Real Estate needs. Brandi Coplen | (360) 201-3951 | [email protected] Born and raised in beautiful Whatcom County, I have grown up here my whole life. I was blessed to travel all … Read More
