March 2016 Cover Story: Learn and Have Fun At Mountain House Stables Equine Wellness: West Nile Virus on the Rise! DIY Safety Ties Al Dunning: Trends in Western Disciplines Saved by the Force: WASART and a Horse Named Anakin Click here to see all Digital Edition Past Issues Find … Read More
New ABHA Board Members and Upcoming Events Last year was a great year for ABHA, packed with fun and exciting events. With that being said, we’re looking forward with anticipation to all that’s ahead in 2016. During January’s meeting, the new ABHA board members elected their general officers for … Read More
Exciting Line Up of Shows Beginning in May The 2016 season is kicking off for the Washington State Quarter Horse Association. We have several exciting shows planned for this year including the Trophy Circuit in Monroe, WA May 27 -30. This is always a great show to kick your show … Read More
The Valuable Ways BCHW Serves All Equestrians by Teri Starke, State Treasurer, Ways and Means (fundraising) Chair and 2016 Rendezvous Chair Ten years ago I did not even know about Back Country Horsemen of Washington. A friend of mine told me about this “riding group” and she wanted me … Read More
How “the Force” Rescued a Horse Named Anakin by Michaela Eaves Around the time Star Wars: The Force Awakens prepared to hit theatres everywhere, a drama of a different sort was taking place for a horse named Anakin. It all started with an ad on Craigslist for a free horse. … Read More
One Veterinarian’s Exploration into Healing by Donna Kelleher, DVM In her youth, Donna Kelleher spent her Saturday mornings picking stones from horses’ hooves and learning about plants. While digging through the earth and soaking medicinal leaves, the lessons from her teacher Iris, the neighborhood healer, began to take root. … Read More
Drawing ended March 31st, 2016. Join us in congratulating Kristin H., our March drawing winner and loyal email subscriber! Enter today for a chance to win a set of Sox for Horses Silver Whinnys™! — a retail value of $32! Just sign up for our E-newsletter and you’ll be … Read More
Protect Your Horse from a Deadly Disease by Dave Sauter, DVM Now is not the time to be complacent about vaccination for West Nile virus (WNV). This virus is the leading cause of arbovirus encephalitis in horses and humans in the United States. In the state of Washington in … Read More
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The 2016 Backcountry Horsemen Rendezvous is coming to the Kittitas Valley Event Center in Ellensburg, WA. March 18-20. The Rendezvous committees have been working hard to put together this outstanding event and you won’t want to miss it. Highlights include: huge used tack sale including lots of packing gear, hands-on … Read More
