Answers to Commonly Asked Questions What is cowboy mounted shooting? Do you use real guns? These are common questions we hear often. Mounted shooting is a timed event, much like barrel racing. However, we have over 60 patterns, each set with 10 latex balloons and from 1 to 3 … Read More
Back Country Horsemen of Washington Inland Empire Chapter 22nd Annual IEBCH Poker Ride 2016 & Fundraiser Saturday May 14, 2016 Fish trap BLM Recreation Area, WA Save money and pre-register by May 7th Prizes! Visa Gift Cards – Good Everywhere! Best Hand…$150 2nd Best……$100 LoBall………..$50 More info? Michelle Irwin … Read More
A Blazer Horse Celebration April 15-17 It’s going to be a great year for the Blazers at the Idaho Horse Expo. Held April 15-17 at the Idaho Center in Nampa, ABHA is excited to show off our wonderful horses. Watch for the very talented Amanda Casper and her amazing … Read More
Introducing Horses and Riders to Mounted Shooting Cowboy mounted shooting is a sport that is beginner friendly. There are a lot of opinions on how to introduce horses to gunfire, but at our barn we like starting them with cap guns. This begins first on the ground, then progresses … Read More
The Trophy Circuit Show May 27-30 The show season is starting fast and furious this year for the Washington State Quarter Horse Association. First up was our Trainer Invitational held in Monroe, WA on February 28th. Now we look forward to the Trophy Circuit May 27th – 30th, also held … Read More
How BCHW Works to Benefit All Equestrians by Teri Starke, State Treasurer, Ways and Means (fundraising) chair BCHW is beneficial to every trail rider in Washington State and yet it seems many riders are not even aware it exists. We volunteered over 70,000 hours in 2015 repairing and maintaining … Read More
Show for Young Horses to be Held in Wenatchee April 8-10 by Sally Sutherland Calling all owners of 4, 5 and 6-year-old reining horses! The WRHA will kick off the season in April at the Appleatchee Riders Arena in Wenatchee with the annual Spring Fling and Derby, April 8th … Read More
Bellingham, WA – Animals as Natural Therapy (ANT) warmly welcomes our community to help celebrate the wonderful animals who teach our participants to realize they can transform their lives. Please join ANT for the 15th Annual Blessing of the Animals and Open House event from 12-3pm on April 16th at … Read More
Spring time in Kittitas County finds the elk herds leaving their winter feeding grounds, early spring flowers in full bloom and the annual Back Country Horsemen of Washington Joe Watt Canyon Prize Ride. This year the ride will be May 14th, with camping available both before and after the ride … Read More
New ABHA Board Members and Upcoming Events Last year was a great year for ABHA, packed with fun and exciting events. With that being said, we’re looking forward with anticipation to all that’s ahead in 2016. During January’s meeting, the new ABHA board members elected their general officers for … Read More
