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Wild Fed Horse Feed Creates Natural Equine Feeds and Supplements

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

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Safe Harbor – Stories of Generosity and Altruism in Extraordinary Times

Photo by Riley Wisdom

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

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Confidence Lost and Found – Overcoming Fear

“You have to let your heart be soft. You have to let your love be just an inch bigger than your fear.” Photo by Anna Blake

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

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Build Your Own Permanent Mounting Block – A Simple and Essential Fixture for Riding Facilities

Helyn, Jasper & the new mounting block. Photo from Alayne Blickle

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

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Bear Canisters: Everything You Need to Know – Prevent Potential Harm — to Yourself and to Bears

Photo by Robert Eversole

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

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Grooming Box Essentials – 14 Indispensable Tools for Horse Owners

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

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Confidence Lost and Found – Overcoming Fear

“You have to let your heart be soft. You have to let your love be just an inch bigger than your fear.” Photo by Anna Blake

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

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Windermere Equestrian Living – The North Group

Brandi Coplen, Tresie Wiersma

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

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Charlotte Dujardin & Haygain – Dressage superstar and horse health company team up over shared priorities.

Photo by Rose Lewis/Daydream Equine Art

Much has changed for Charlotte Dujardin since her dominance with Valegro on the international dressage stage made her that rare equestrian: a household name well beyond it. The Olympic, World Equestrian Games, World Cup and European Champion was awarded the Officer of the Order of the British Empire, OBE, in … Read More

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October 27, 2020 – Pigeon Fever in Pierce County, WA: Confirmed Case(s)-No Quarantine

Source: Washington State Department of Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1; Notes: A horse at a private facility in Pierce County has tested positive for Pigeon Fever. For more information about Pigeon Fever go to https://aaep.org/sites/default/files/Documents/PIGEON%20FEVER_Finals.pdf; All information is sourced from  http://equinediseasecc.org/alerts/outbreaks Equine Disease Communication CenterUpdates on current disease outbreaks are listed on our EDCC website … Read More

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