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What Makes a “Performance” Horse – All Horses Deserve Good Care, Conditioning, and Care

Photo by Washington State Horse Park

At the Washington State Horse Park (WSHP), we’re fortunate to attract some of the best competition horses in the Northwest in a range of disciplines. These animals are truly amazing to watch with their breathtaking physical abilities, mental determination, and their desire to perform. How do they achieve such a … Read More

Our Horses Help – Warm Beach Horsemanship

Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA) promotes excellence in safety and education by certifying riding instructors, accrediting equine facilities, producing educational conferences, and publishing educational resources. For more information visit www.CHA.Horse. Warm Beach Horsemanship in Stanwood, Washington hosts programs all year with highly trained staff and incredible horses. From riding lessons to therapeutic vaulting and so much more, we … Read More

US Horse Population – Statistics

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In recent weeks, several figures have been circulated regarding the US horse population.  The American Horse Council (AHC) wishes to clarify these statistics to avoid confusion and misunderstanding of the data.   There are presently three major organizations that collect and publish data regarding the US horse population, albeit with … Read More

CHA Presents Dreamswept Mountain Resort – Escape the Stress of the City and Visit the Mountains

Photo by Dreamswept Mountain Resort

Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA) promotes excellence in safety and education by certifying riding instructors, accrediting equine facilities, producing educational conferences, and publishing educational resources. Dreamswept Mountain Resort is nestled in the Kettle River Range above Lake Roosevelt and welcomes summer guests. A CHA Program Member, Dreamswept receives both horse and … Read More

Wild Hearts Graduate Learns with Young Mustang – The Search for a Team Member Continues

Photo by Stonewater Staff

Stonewater Mustangs Wild Hearts student, Avery, has graduated out of the program and has decided to stay involved with us as a volunteer. With Dorothea’s coaching, she has been helping start Milo under saddle. This is what she shared with me about her experience: “I came to my first horse … Read More

National Trails Day

Photo provided by BCHW

Back Country Horsemen of Washington hopes this letter finds you doing well.  As we all know, COVID-19 restrictions have impacted BCHW’s ability to hold meetings.  I assure you our great officers and chairs are still working to keep our organization on a solid path to fulfill our Mission Statement in … Read More

Mustangs Continue Their Education

What a different world from when I last sat here to write our monthly update. In mid-March, Wild Hearts suspended meetings for several weeks in response to the COVID-19 outbreaks. With no students coming on-site, it’s easy to lose sight of the ministry heart of Stonewater and Youth Dynamics. But … Read More

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