Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA) promotes excellence in safety and education by certifying riding instructors, accrediting equine facilities, producing educational conferences, and publishing educational resources. JT Ranch in Chattaroy, Washington is a CHA Program Member that actively trains and teaches quality horsemanship. They offer lessons in Western and English, horsemanship, and … Read More
For nearly as long as horses have been domesticated, the relationship between barn confinement and respiratory disease in the horse has been recognized. This relationship is intuitive, especially when we consider that deep in the lung where the blood takes up oxygen, the barrier between the outside air and the horse’s circulation … Read More
Anyone who wants to further their career by earning a Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA) Certification is encouraged to check out the CHA Certification Schedule online at http://cha.horse/find-cha-certification-clinics-by-date/ CHA Certifications are intensive multi-day events in which attendees learn and demonstrate their skills so they can be certified at one of CHA’s … Read More
collaboration (noun) 1. The action of working with someone to produce or create something. Back Country Horsemen of Washington (BCHW) is “hooves down” invested in collaboration. Collaboration is often the best and most efficient way for BCHW to fulfill our mission to keep trails open and accessible to stock use. … Read More
The ability to ride your horse forward is an important basic no matter your discipline. Even if your goal is to have a slow-moving pleasure horse, it’s still important to train your horse to go forward. Horses need to move actively forward for their physical and mental health, and for … Read More
What a crazy turn of events for all of us. I hope by the time this issue comes out we will all be back at work and able to get out and connect again! As I write this on March 25, Governor Inslee has issued a statewide mandate to stay … Read More
Love Where you Live It takes an experienced equestrian REALTOR® to identify and highlight the unique and valuable aspects of an equestrian property and present those features in a way that entices the right Buyer. When buying an equestrian property, it takes a REALTOR® who knows land use, construction, drainage, … Read More
Timeless Equestrian Estate 4 bedrooms, 2-1/2 baths, 3062 sq.ft. $1,295,000 Striking the perfect balance, this timeless equestrian property is framed by white vinyl, cross fenced pastures. The picturesque Colonial home boasts custom touches and high end finishes throughout. 7 stall barn, all weather paddocks, professionally designed riding arena. Every detail … Read More
Gorgeous and Private 10.3 Acre Estate 3 bdrm, 2-1/2 bath $699,950 WELCOME…to this private 10.3-acre estate in Spanaway, Washington. Enjoy gorgeous views thru vaulted living and dining room windows in this custom-built home with wrap around deck boasting 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths. This property offers two parcels with a … Read More
Horse farm owners spend a lot of time cleaning things. They pick out stalls and pens, sweep barn aisles, hay storage areas, and tack rooms; mow, rake, and weed-whack yards, mow and harrow fields, compost and spread manure piles, knock down spider webs, dust and wash stall walls, wash feed … Read More
