Summer Fun(draiser)

by Karen Pickering

I always look forward to participating in the Double S Country Horse Fair. This fundraiser benefits the AQHA Professional Horsemen through the AQHA Foundation. It’s a worthwhile cause, but also a great opportunity for horse people to take part in several clinics and demonstrations—from hoofball to working cattle, branding to horseshoeing and more!

The event is held at a beautiful location in Bow, WA. With an ocean view and the sight of the tips of the Cascade Mountains, it doesn’t get more beautiful. This year we added a trail ride along the ocean, which was very enjoyable for the riders. We had BBQ burgers, donated by Nutrena feeds and prepared by Jerry Keizer of Elenbaas Country Store and his crew, followed by a live auction.

Watch for details about the funds raised and those vendors, sponsors and clinicians who helped make this a great event for the AQHA Professional Horsemen’s Crisis Fund. If you want more information or perhaps to attend next year’s event, send me an email at Karen@nwhorsesource.com.

Check out our photo gallery for this event by clicking the photo below!

Hoofball Video!

Last week, we announced the opening of Fridays on The Cyber Saddle for reader stories. As we work on getting that all put together, this Friday, we'd like to offer you a video. This is Karen and April's first attempt at Hoofball at a clinic led by Natalie Vonk of Horseplay Your Way:

Remember, you can send us your own stories to post here on the blog! Send stories to editor@nwhorsesource.com with the subject line "Reader Story" and we'll consider it for the next available spot!