Come See Us in Albany

by Karyn "K.C." Cowdrey

I hope everyone had a nice St. Patrick’s Day and enjoyed being part Irish, even if it was only for the one day!

If you’re headed for Albany, OR and the NW Horse Fair & Expo to view the clinics, Extreme Mustang Challenge, Craig Cameron’s Extreme Cowboy Race and shop with the vendors, be sure to stop by the NWHS booth, located next to B&V Enterprise’s booth. If you visit between 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. on Friday, you can meet Tracy Westbury, one of our feature writers. Visit with her about her adventures with mustangs and the Mustang Challenge!

For the rest of us not going to Albany this year, the weather report calls for sunshine and warmer weather Saturday and Sunday so get out of the house and ride!

Something New

by Karyn "K.C." Cowdrey

I was asked to do a friend a favor that is a wee bit out of my comfort zone, but I figured that in the end it might prove to be fun, it will definitely prove to be educational, and it will help my friend.

I am going to judge a show this Saturday in Lynden, WA. It is a fundraiser for a very good cause: to help Tracy Westbury compete at the Northwest Horse Fair & Expo in Albany, Oregon in the Extreme Mustang Makeover this coming March.

Tracy made the long drive down to Burns, Oregon and back, bringing the very handsome Steve Holt with her! She will be busy gentling and training him from now through March in preparation for the competition. After competing, Tracy and the other 35 competitors will bid their fine steeds farewell during an adoption auction.

If you are looking for a good time, come join the show this Saturday in Lynden, WA at the Northwest Washington Fairgrounds Horse Arena. If you see a very bundled-up judge in the center ring looking a bit...er...befuddled, that would be me. Stop by and say “Hi!” You’ll also be able to pick up copies of the December NWHS magazine!