WA State Horse Park Helps Horse and Human Wellness By Park Staff “Variety is the spice of life” applies to horses as well as people. The phrases “ring sour” and “herd bound” describe undesirable behaviors in horses reluctant to go to work because of boredom, insecurity, or lack of … Read More
Time for Rest and New Focus at the Ranch By Stonewater Staff The peak busy season is over now, and everyone at Stonewater is taking some much-needed down time. With this comes the opportunity to tend to our horses in a way we simply do not have time for … Read More
Trail Work Brings New Friends, Beautiful Country, and Satisfaction From Jason Ridlon, BCHW State Special Project Coordinator/VP I would like to share three incredible work events I was involved in. BCHW held its annual State Wide Work Party (SWWP) in Southeast Washington. Forty-plus miles of trails were cleared and … Read More
What: The American Blazer Horse Association held its annual yearling show, the Blazer Breeders Best (or Trible B) Aug. 24, 2019 at the Dunn Rite Ranch in Nampa, Idaho. Each year, Blazer Horse breeders from across the Pacific Northwest gather in Idaho to have their yearling Blazers judged in confirmation … Read More
A Weekend of Horses, Riding, Friends, and Wine! By Lori Lennox What is a winery ride? It’s a weekend of horses (and mules), wine, prizes, friends, costumes (optional), more wine, riding, camping, dinner and entertainment – with wine! Who puts it on? The Back Country Horsemen of Washington. This is the … Read More
The Little Mustang Takes a Big Step By Stonewater Staff The time had come. I knew Dally was ready for a student to take his leadrope and begin the student-Mustang partnership we have been working toward. So, on Thursday evening, with the other nine campers watching from the rails, … Read More
World Renowned Horseman Teaches all Levels One of North America’s most popular clinicians is coming to the beautiful Washington State Horse Park September 27–29. Whatever your discipline or level, you and your horse can benefit from this clinic. Craig Cameron will teach you how to teach your horse … Read More
Patterned Speed Horse Association (PSHA) is a fun, family friendly organization that welcomes all levels of riders and horse enthusiasts. PSHA specializes in speed horse events such as Barrel Racing and Pole Bending, and has classes for any age and any lever of rider! This organization is well-known for … Read More
Training and Caring for Horses Fosters Spiritual Growth By Stonewater Staff Mustangs Jackson and Dally have acclimated extremely well to their new lives here at Stonewater ranch. Both are now halter trained and will make their debut trips outside of their paddock and round pen areas soon. Walking into … Read More
Washington State Recreational Groups Partner to Advance Trail Maintenance Compiled from a WTA blog post by Christina Hickman and used by permission The title might sound like the beginning of a joke but it’s actually a real description of the most recent chapter of a powerful Washington State recreation partnership. In … Read More
