Celebrating the Life of Melanie Ann Plagerman by Leilani Salinas On January 30th, 2011, The Nooksack Valley Rider’s lost a member and dear friend, Melanie Ann Plagerman, to Cystic Fibrosis. She was only 23-years-old. Melanie was diagnosed with CF at age two and spent her entire life battling this terrible … Read More
Meet the Only Wild Horses West of the Cascades by Rich Wininger Maverick is big. At 16 hands many people step back when he trots up; they don’t know that all he wants is love and attention. He is curious and unafraid and a great trail and mountain horse. Mountains are in … Read More
A new concentrated Colostrum, Probiotic and Vitamin Supplement for newborn foals is now available from Kaeco Group, Inc. The first thing every healthy foal needs to thrive is the maternal antibodies and protein only available from mother’s colostrum. When Mom won’t cooperate, or you just want to supplement, reach for … Read More
Let the games, good times and family fun begin at the 31st Annual Mule Days! Hells Canyon Mule Days will be celebrating Mules and Mule Skinners on the weekend after Labor Day, September 9th, 10th, 11th. From its humble beginnings in 1981, it has progressed steadily and is the fastest … Read More
Safeguard Your Unregistered Horse by Irene Turner The International Horse Identification Registry (IHIR) was created to fill the need for a registry for all horses, regardless of color, breed or origin. The group also registers miniature horses, ponies, donkeys, mules, zebras and zebra crosses. “At the IHIR we believe … Read More
Doug Mills, the man behind the method “Training Thru Trust,” is an accomplished horseman with futurity wins and international and national championships. Doug is a multi disciplinary trainer and rider and has won multiple Trainers’ Challenges in Canada, Europe and the USA, as well as the successes in the NRCHA … Read More
How to Secure a Place in Oklahoma City by Sam Etsell Coming into the show season, it is important for all riders to set goals. One goal that many NRHA and WRHA riders have in common is qualifying for the Adequan North American Affiliate Championships in November. This 10-day … Read More
John Wayne Pioneer Wagons and Riders Association is a non- profit organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the historic John Wayne Pioneer Trail in Washington state. The trail is over 200 miles and follows the route of the former Milwaukee railroad, running east/west across WA State. The ride begins May 18th … Read More
Valuable Members Honored at Annual Banquet In November, members gathered at the Idaho Center in Nampa for the fifth annual ABHA banquet. At the event, the Association took time out to honor two members who have made lasting contributions on behalf of Blazer Horses. The newest recipients of the … Read More
Queen Competition is Under Way! WSQHA is pleased to announce that the 2012-2013 Washington State Quarter Horse Queen competition is under way, the first runner-up will be crowned Princess. Serving as an Ambassador to the WSQHA, our Queen and Princess will promote community awareness of the American Quarter Horse … Read More
