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Washington State Horse Park Announces New Executive Director

June 13, 2023January 14, 2023 by Press

CLE ELUM, WA — The Washington State Horse Park Authority Board of Directors is excited to announce Wendy L. Hensley has been appointed to the position of Executive Director. Ms. Hensley will succeed Leslie Thurston who will be retiring this spring after fifteen years as the founding Executive Director. Effective February …

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Dear Friends of Washington State Horse Park

June 13, 2023November 23, 2022 by Press

This holiday season let’s remember to be thankful we have the Horse Park – a truly unique venue owned by and dedicated to serving the state’s varied and vibrant horse-loving community. Earlier this month 150 Horse Park supporters attended the annual Unbridled Evening fundraising event and donated almost $100,000 toward …

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Search Begins for New Executive Director

August 31, 2022August 27, 2022 by Press

CLE ELUM, Washington — The Washington State Horse Park Authority Board of Directors announces today that Executive Director Leslie Thurston will be retiring after serving more than 15 years as a key member of the Park’s leadership team. The Board has requested, and Ms. Thurston has agreed to serve a …

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What Makes a “Performance” Horse – All Horses Deserve Good Care, Conditioning, and Care

June 30, 2020 by Leslie Thurston

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At the Washington State Horse Park (WSHP), we’re fortunate to attract some of the best competition horses in the Northwest in a range of disciplines. These animals are truly amazing to watch with their breathtaking physical abilities, mental determination, and their desire to perform. How do they achieve such a …

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Awaiting a Return to Normal

June 4, 2020May 24, 2020 by Leslie Thurston

Writing this at the end of March, it’s hard to imagine what circumstances will be like for horse people when the May issue of the Northwest Horse Source is published. Today, concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic have caused many barns to limit activities and even prevent owners from visiting their …

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You Matter More Than You Know – Horse Events and Venues Depend on Volunteers

June 12, 2020February 1, 2020 by Northwest Horse Source

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If you’ve been riding for more than 10 years, you’ve probably noticed a loss of some riding facilities and horse events that are no longer being produced. This decrease is sometimes due to land development, but it also results from other troubling trends. One very serious and growing challenge facing …

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WA State Horse Park: Horse Mental Health

June 10, 2020October 1, 2019 by Northwest Horse Source

WA State Horse Park Helps Horse and Human Wellness By Park Staff “Variety is the spice of life” applies to horses as well as people. The phrases “ring sour” and “herd bound” describe undesirable behaviors in horses reluctant to go to work because of boredom, insecurity, or lack of …

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Craig Cameron Clinic at the Park September 27 – 29

June 10, 2020September 1, 2019 by Northwest Horse Source

World Renowned Horseman Teaches all Levels One of North America’s most popular clinicians is coming to the beautiful Washington State Horse Park September 27–29. Whatever your discipline or level, you and your horse can benefit from this clinic. Craig Cameron will teach you how to teach your horse …

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WA State Horse Park: Always Something Happening at The Park

June 10, 2020August 1, 2019 by Northwest Horse Source

Upcoming Cascade Hunter/Jumper Shows By WSHP Staff The Washington State Horse Park is honored to host four of the largest hunter/jumper shows in Washington State, all of which are organized by Cascade Horse Shows. These competitions center on jumping fences, although the hunter category includes some flat classes. There are …

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2019 Brings New Projects and Improvements

June 10, 2020February 1, 2019 by Northwest Horse Source

Consider Donating to Support Efforts By Park Staff The Washington State Horse Park is working on important improvement projects this year. Here’s what’s in store: Covered Arena – This addition will extend both the riding day and the number of usable months the park can be used. The …

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