Raven Rock Ranch – Meeting the Need One Child at a Time by Catherine Madera and Sandy Matts The need is overwhelming. Every year, there are around 80,000 referral calls for child abuse in the state of Washington. Of those, only enough staff and funding exists to follow up on … Read More
Equine Trail Sports by Catherine Madera Founded in 2013, the Austin, TX based Equine Trail Sports (ETS) is focused on fun while helping riders develop the skills and confidence needed to navigate real trail riding experiences. This is filling a valuable niche in the fast growing sport of obstacle and … Read More
Bickford Trailers – With You for the Ride by Dustin Rindal Bickford Ford was established in 1934 by Lawrence Bickford in downtown Snohomish, WA with one goal in mind: to serve the region’s automotive needs. For four generations the Bickford Family has continued to focus on offering the highest level … Read More
Moving cross-country is a huge endeavor in itself, but when you add horses into the mix, it gets exponentially complicated. After shipping two beloved equines from Kansas to Washington, here’s a bit of advice I wish I’d been given. Due to my husband’s unpredictable job as a train engineer, we … Read More
Barn Pros: Just What the Doctor Ordered by Catherine Madera Dr. Stephanie Meyer of Pilchuck Veterinary Hospital knows how changes in lifestyle and approach can dramatically affect quality of life. While completing her residency in large animal internal medicine at the University of Florida, one of Meyer’s personal riding horses … Read More
Gypsy Vanner Horses in the Northwest! by Catherine Madera Few people can say they have planned their own funeral. Then again, Kate Shadow of Deming, Washington is no ordinary person. In 2003, the owner of Kalypso Bay Farm was given a 30% chance of surviving stage 4 melanoma cancer and … Read More
In Its 5th Year and Thriving—Don’t Miss this Event! by Catherine Madera There’s nothing like freezing temperatures and short, dark days to frustrate the equestrian spirit. This February, instead of curling up by the fire, make plans to get back in the saddle by attending the Washington State Horse Expo. … Read More
The Astonishing Survival of Icelandic Horse Twins by Pamela Nolf On July 1 Kathy Lockerbie, owner of Silver Creek Icelandic Horses in Bellingham WA, walked into the pasture to check on her pregnant mare Aska. Much to her surprise, she found two pinto babies. The small black and white … Read More
New Study Shows the Positive Impact of Equine Therapy for Dementia Article courtesy of Ohio State University In the first study of its kind, researchers have determined that spending time with horses eases symptoms of Alzheimer’s dementia. A collaboration between The Ohio State University, an equine therapy center and … Read More
Celebrating the Trip of a Lifetime on Horseback by Karen Pickering, NWHS Publisher I anticipated this trip for nearly a year. Ken Solem of Stonewater Ranch in Plain, WA offered a weeklong trip through Yellowstone to a leadership team I’m involved with through our church. It was … Read More
