horses

Last month we told you about Erin Bolster and her horse Tonk saving a young boy and horse from a 750 lb. Grizzly Bear in Glaceri National Park. It's a story like no other and shows an amazing amount of courage, determination, and loyalty...not just demonstrated by Erin herself, but with her horse Tonk, listening to Erin and going into a situation that he knew was dangerous. The story is amazing to

If you're anything like me, you may feel we were cheated of the long hot summers that we're used to.  Maybe it's just my perception, but it feels like we had a shortened summer and I'm sad to see it go. As the years pass...I try to hang on to the things I do in life that I LOVE!

This summer I had the pleasure of  spending a few days up at Flathead Lake at my Sister and Brother in-law's cabin.  I have been there a few times, and often wondered if  I should trailer the horses up there to ride in the mountains. I recently noticed this story in the Missoulian News. I had always wondered if there were Bear up there...

Whether you are an equestrian or not, You may be interested in seeing the Sundance Award winning movie "Buck" opening at Carmike Cinema in Kennewick on August 12th. The movie is based on the true life story of 'Buck', a man that has been here in the Tri-Cities, held horse clinics, and that some call the REAL "Horse Whisperer".

Have you ever seen an overweight horse? Of course you haven’t. Horses know how to stay in shape; it’s in their nature. Strange then, that with all the weight-loss programs and fad diets that have come and gone over the years, no one ever thought to create an exercise program based on horse fitness…until now. Enter Horsebic, a Finnish workout routine comprised of exercises like trotting, cantering

The famous Lipizzaner Stallions put on a fabulous show...or so I've heard! The Lipizzaner Stallions will be at the Toyota Center in Kennewick on June 10th, hopefully I can catch them this time around!

Things got a little strange at the Davis County Sheriff's Mounted Posse Junior Queen Contest in Framingham, Utah after an outbreak of horse herpes forced the contestant to show off their equestrian skills on stick ponies. Although equine herpes poses no threat to humans, the deadly disease is highly contagious among horses, and the animals are generally quarantined during outbreaks. (Which is why

Horse events across the state are being canceled as a precaution to prevent the spread of a highly contagious disease that has been confirmed in three horses in Washington. Although it cannot be contracted by humans, the disease, Equine Herpes Virus-1, is easily spread among horses, alpacas, and llamas. It can be airborne and transmitted by touch or by sharing feed, brushes, bits and other equi

A recent disease outbreak of Equine Herpes Myeloencephalopathy (EHV-1) has been traced to horses who attended the National Cutting Horse Associations’ Western National Championships in Odgen, Utah on April 30 – May 8, 2011.

Have you heard? Kennewick City Council held a workshop meeting Tuesday to discuss the fate of the  antique Carousel that the city has owned since 2003.  And they are now apparently pulling the plug!

Since the day I was born I have been captivated and inspired by horses. My horses have been my closest companions through life and have provided me comfort, love, and true friendship like I could never have imagined. I know for me, and my horse riding friends, there is no relationship that parallels the partnership of a horse. After the jump check out this adorable video of a little girl with her pony...It's amazing!

Coumbia Basin Cowgirls Mounted Drill Team is currently seeking additional members to complete our team....