BCHW Hosts BCH of North Carolina at its July Statewide Work Party By Deirdre Perot, BCH of NC Public Lands Representative What started as some creative bidding on a hard hat at the April 2018 Back Country Horsemen of America National Board meeting in Spokane turned into an offer … Read More
Repeat Clinic is Popular with Participants By: Park Staff Craig Cameron, world-renowned horseman and RFD clinician, held his second clinic at the Washington State Horse Park in October. The focus of the clinic was learning how to “teach” your horse. Cameron helped participants communicate with their horse in ways that build … Read More
Steady Mounts to Help Train Mustangs By Club Staff Winter’s stark beauty will soon overtake autumn’s glow at Stonewater Ranch. Our herd of domestic horses will be a little more spoiled this winter, thanks to their new sheltered feed area. Using four of the barn’s original stalls as mustang … Read More
WSHP Relies on Donations and Sponsorships By Park Staff Fall is here, and the Washington State Horse Park is wrapping up the 2018 season. It’s been a busy and exciting year for the park with many repeat English and Western events, as well as our first-time hosting Cowboy Dressage, … Read More
Youth Learn and Grow with Stonewater Mustangs By Dorothea Bartholomew Try. Kindness. Teamwork. Respect. These simple words, written by 7th and 8th grade girls, represent the deepest needs of their hearts and the human desires we all share. The eight Stonewater Ranch “Wild Hearts” program members who penned these … Read More
Monumental Effort in the Wenatchee National Forest By Doc Wesselius Back Country Horsemen of Washington (BCHW) volunteers not only think they are able but know they can contribute their talent and labor to ensure that public lands remain open for recreational stock use. The Black Pine Horse Camp in … Read More
Stall and Fencing Renovations Have Begun By Dorothea Bartholomew A crew of staff and volunteers recently began renovations to the horse barn at Stonewater Ranch. This is the first visible step toward bringing BLM mustangs onto the ranch. The project includes leveling nine stalls, pouring concrete for the stall … Read More
Event Introduces Horse and Rider to Cow Work By WSHP Staff The Washington State Horse Park hosted the week-long Cowabunga Cow Horse Practice in August. The event attracted reined cow horse and cutting enthusiasts of all levels. Activities were organized by Kim Witty of High Country Training in Ellensburg … Read More
Costume Prizes, Beautiful Country, and Wine Make this Ride Popular October 27, 2018 is the date for the 17th Annual BCHW Winery & Halloween Costume Prize Ride in Zillah, Washington. This very popular event is open to all riders and their horses and mules. Costumes are encouraged but optional. … Read More
Fundraising Begins for Mustangs and Youth By Stonewater Staff Stonewater Mustangs Wild Hearts is a ministry of Youth Dynamics operating at Stonewater Ranch in Leavenworth, WA that needs your help introducing a new concept of horse adventure and youth outreach ministry. It’s our mission to build an all … Read More
