Wild Hearts Program Leads to Self-Discovery by Dorothea G. Coomer Youth Dynamics is introducing a new concept to youth horse adventures with their Wild Hearts Mustang Program operating at Stonewater Ranch in Leavenworth, Washington. This program plans to build the only BLM Mustang camp string in the Northwest. Utilizing … Read More
Amy Rushing Wins Rookie of the Year by Sally Sutherland One of the highlights of the reining horse show year is the Silver Spurs Equine Rookie of the Year competition held during the North American Affiliates Finals in Oklahoma City. To qualify as a Rookie, you must be a … Read More
It’s a sunny February Saturday. The horses all have that lazy sunshine-on-our-backs sleepy look. Scratching necks, I walk through the herd, saying hello. My personal horses, Two-Step and Blitz, look at me and assess if I might be there to ask something of them. I am not. We spend some … Read More
No Silver, No Sequins Show Coming in March by WSQHA Staff WSQHA is excited to announce that the No Silver, No Sequins show will be held in Monroe, Washington on March 23-26. We will offer a full slate of the traditional AQHA classes as well as the new Level 1 … Read More
Try Cowboy Mounted Shooting by Jennifer Burnell If you enjoy gaming with your horse, take it to the next level with cowboy mounted shooting. If you already have quick turns and a “handle” on your horse, come on out to a clinic or practice. Cowboy mounted shooting offers lots … Read More
Keeping Public Lands Open with Our Sweat by Teri Starke, BCHW Treasurer Wow! And that does not even seem like enough. Wow! The Back Country Horsemen of Washington and their volunteers gave many hours of labor last year. From October 2015 to September 2016 BCHW members gave a staggering … Read More
Annual Meeting and Banquet by Keith Fletcher The annual meeting and banquet was held on November 5th at the Ford Idaho Horse Park restaurant. The theme for the evening was Illuminate the Night. The evening was filled with good food, good friends and great music by the band Sweetbriar. … Read More
How to Qualify for Finals by Sally Sutherland By now everyone is back from the end-of-year finals of their various associations and so it’s time to plan for next year’s qualifying periods. For the National Reining Horse Association, you will need to select a local affiliate club and attend … Read More
A Packed Schedule by Teri Starke It’s hard to believe 2017 is here! We are knee deep in the planning and organizing of Back Country Horsemen of Washington’s Rendezvous 2017 at Kittitas Valley Event Center in Ellensburg. This year is special as it is BCHW’s 40th anniversary. Come celebrate … Read More
Gift Ideas for Your Favorite Cowboy Mounted Shooter by Jennifer Burnell It’s never too early to prepare for next year’s riding activities. What does your mounted shooter friend or family need this holiday? After each event and practice, guns need to be cleaned; so how about gun cleaning supplies? … Read More
