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Mark & Lee Bolender Seek New Visionary for International Mountain Trail Challenge Association (IMTCA)

January 8, 2025 by Mark Bolender

Mark and I have cherished every moment of growing International Mountain Trail Challenge Association (IMTCA) and witnessing the incredible community it has become. On April 26, 2024, we sold Bolender Horse Park and relocated just a mile down the road. Since then, all our focus has been on building our new home and …

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From My Saddle: Time for Summer Fun!

June 26, 2024 by Karen Pickering

April at Butler Creek. Photo Credit NWHS.

Inspiration for Getting It Done One of the benefits of getting older is all the great memories we’ve made. I remember 2014 quite well. It was one of the best years of my life. Why? Well, it was the year I won my first buckle, and I did more horseback …

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Bolender Horse Park Under New Ownership: Join us for Exciting Changes Ahead

May 20, 2024 by Press

Photo Courtesy Lee Bolender

Silver Creek, WA – Bolender Horse Park, a beloved destination for equestrian enthusiasts in Silver Creek, Washington, is thrilled to announce its transition to new ownership. Brett and Kristi, along with their family, are proud to take the reins of this iconic establishment. Mark and Lee, the previous owners, are …

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Trainer’s Corner: Get the Most from Your Training Dollars

April 22, 2024 by Mark Bolender

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Have Clear Expectations and Good Communication Deciding to send your horse out for training is a huge commitment and financial expense. When you put your horse in training it’s important to define your expectations. Select a trainer who specializes in the discipline you’re interested in pursuing. For example, we train …

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Trail Savvy: Mastering the Suspension Bridge

May 11, 2023December 1, 2012 by Mark Bolender

Photo Courtesy of Lee Sampson. Being proficient at negotiating a suspension bridge – or merely a bridge that’s swinging – with your horse is one of the biggest challenges of the mountain trail rider. Yet, mastering this obstacle is relatively easy if the problem is broken down into simple, small steps.

Build a Confident Horse with this Challenging Obstacle The first step is to make sure that you have your Bolender Bubble in place. This means that your horse understands that it can’t invade your personal space under any circumstance. If this fundamental principle is not firmly established, then back up …

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