Correction: Hells Canyon Mule Days will be celebrating mules and muleskinners’ traditions on the weekend after Labor Day, September 7th, 8th, & 9th. From its humble beginnings in 1981, it has become the fastest growing mule show in the Northwest. This annual event draws mule owners, and spectators intrigued by … Read More
There is no better experience than saddling up and seeing the backcountry. However, if we don’t keep trails open for horses we can count on that experience being lost to the next generation. Due to state budget cuts, we find ourselves opening trails with chainsaws, repairing various structures and signs, … Read More
Kick-off Event to Introduce AQHA Rookie Program The goal of the WSQHA “Rookie” horse show, tentatively scheduled for June 9-10, in Spanaway, Washington, is to introduce the new AQHA Rookie Program and help newcomers feel comfortable enough to attend the Regional Experience Show. This show will be the headliner for the … Read More
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
