Norwegian Fjord Horses from the Northwest Headed to the Rose Parade! by Teressa Moen Kandianis There are quite a few Norwegian Fjord Horses in the Pacific Northwest –on both the wet and the dry side. Over the years, these horses have become more frequent competitors in dressage, eventing, western, and … Read More
Training an OTTB for the Sport of Mountain Trail by Mark Bolender Off the Track Thoroughbreds (OTTB) are retired race horses that have been given a new purpose in life. Recently, I had the good fortune to train one named Dakota for mountain trail riding. As it turns out, … Read More
by Karen Pickering As the days turn shorter—and darker—it’s nice to remember all the opportunities equestrians have in the Pacific Northwest to enjoy their horses. To that end, October proved to be a great month of activities, not the least of which was the second annual Lynden Horse … Read More
9 Practical Tips to Protect a Costly Piece of Equipment by Laurie Cerny Horse trailers are one of the biggest equipment expenses for the horse owner. Even if you’ve bought yours new, over time it will show wear-and-tear. Sooner rather than later if you don’t take care … Read More
National TV Show Chooses Butler Hill Equestrian Center in Burlington, WA by Karen Pickering The weekend of August 17th was an exciting occasion for horse people in the Northwest, drawing riders from as far away as Oregon to attend special clinics and trail rides. Butler Hill Equestrian … Read More
And Draft Horse Spectacular Craig Cameron’s Extreme Cowboy Race; Jackpot Barrel Race; Saturday Night Draft Horse Spectacular; Warm Beach Vaulters; High jump exhibition, Equine Emporium—over 100 vendors! Don’t miss these fun activities and learning opportunities: Kid’s Corral; Lang Pony Rides on site, draft horse driving clinic; David Bodin—“The Horse … Read More
One Special Needs Horse and His Amazing Companion by Alise Lamoreaux Sage and Beau met when she was 27 and he was 15 and. He came to her at a time when she had just lost a close companion and moved into the adjoining stall. They spent … Read More
An Unusual Story of Animal Hoarding by Alise Lamoreaux Zumwalt Prairie is high altitude grassland, a place to admire the beauty of the land with its mountainous elevations. The history of the place is filled with stories of Chief Joseph, his tribe’s horses, and such legendary horsemen as … Read More
Discover the Growing Field of Equine Facilitated Therapies It was my mom who first taught me to follow my dreams. “Make a career at something you love,” she told me, “and it will never feel like work.” She never imagined I would become a riding instructor and I never thought … Read More
Meet “Poker Alice” by John Brand, Buckaroo Leather Products “Praise the Lord and place your bets. I’ll take your money with no regrets.” This quote is not from the famous poker player Johnny Chan, but from Alice Ivers Tubbs or “Poker Alice.” Alice was born in Devonshire, England in … Read More
