Blazer Horse President Hosts Ride and Potluck by Steve Breitenstein Another fun ride for the ABHA! On October 1st, ABHA president Rocky Widner gave an open invitation to join him at his place in Oreana, Idaho for a fall ride. The weather was beautiful, the ride was great and … Read More
Keeping Trails Open for Washington Riders by Teri Starke During this past month I’ve been thinking about 2016 and what my goals were in writing a monthly article in NWHS. I think I can say it in one sentence: to inform Washingtonians how important Back Country Horsemen of Washington … Read More
Thank You to Our Sponsors by Sally Sutherland The Fall Spectacular in Wenatchee was well attended with many riders putting the finishing polish on as they got ready for the affiliate finals. The highlight of the show was the Maturity class for horses 7 years old and over and … Read More
Fun And Prizes By: Steve Breitenstein The Fall Fun Ride at Idaho City was a ton of fun this year. The weather was perfect, we had a good crowd (about 30 folks) and lots to eat. The trail was about six miles long and went up through the pines; it wasn’t too … Read More
The Western Washington Mounted Shooters By Jennifer Burnell In mounted shooting contestants range in age from 3 to 93. There are two Wrangler divisions for the kids, and six adult divisions. The adult divisions are divided into Men’s and Ladies’ (ages 12-49) and Senior Men’s and Ladies’ (ages 50+). The … Read More
Meet at Rendezvous 2017 and Join the Party By: Teri Starke It always amazes me how fast the summer passes and 2016 was no exception. We are now in full planning mode for Back Country Horsemen of Washington’s 2017 Rendezvous in March. It will be held Friday, March 17 … Read More
Our Ferry County Chapter of Back Country Horsemen is in the extreme North East part of Washington State. Here we have over one million acres and hundreds of miles of trails in the Colville Forest to ride our horses and mules in. We have been joining up and volunteering with … Read More
Culmination of the Competition Year Happens in December By: Tami Jennings Washington State Quarter Horse Association has come to the finale of another excellent show season! Many exhibitors experienced great placings and personal bests and have fond memories of the year. Now it’s time to shift gears and start … Read More
The Annual BCHW Winery Ride is Not to be Missed By: Teri Starke It’s hard to believe that October is already here! Back Country Horsemen of Washington has been very busy across the state with prize rides and trail work; the miles of trails cleared so far this year is … Read More
Winding Down with a Bang! By Sally Sutherland The Washington Reining Horse Association presents their last show of the year September 29th through October 2nd at the Appleatchee Riders arena in Wenatchee. The Fall Spectacular is sponsored by Sky River Equestrian Center of Sultan, Washington. We are winding down the year … Read More
