Horses

Miniature Horse Show Set at WSU

PULLMAN, Wash. — The 3rd Annual “Fat & Fuzzy” Miniature Horse Show will be at 10 a.m., Saturday, April 19, at Washington State University’s Hilltop Stables. The show is organized by the WSU Collegiate Horsemen’s Association. Ninety-two classes will be available for showing Miniature Horses. Registration of horses must be postmarked by April 15. Registration […]

WSU to Auction 21 Horses

PULLMAN, Wash. — Washington State University will auction 21 horses at 11 a.m., Saturday, April 26, at Hilltop Stables. Betsy Greene, sales manager and a member of the WSU faculty, urges buyers to be present, but said absentee bids will be accepted. Eleven geldings and ten mares are being sold. All but one were donated […]

Spokane 4-H Volunteer to be Recognized at Land Grant Day

PULLMAN, Wash. — A Spokane 4-H volunteer will receive the organization’s highest national award Saturday, Sept. 28, during Washington State University’s annual Land Grant Day celebration. Jean Gulden, who will be presented the National Partner- In-4-H Award later in the day, will be introduced during the WSU-San Jose State football game at Martin Stadium. Gulden […]

WSU Slates Horsemen’s Conference

PULLMAN, Wash. — A Kansas horse judging coach will keynotethe 1st Annual Washington State University Horsemen’s Conference at the Grant County Fairgrounds, Moses Lake, Saturday, Oct. 5. Betsy Greene, WSU equine extension specialist, said the day-long conference also includes nutrition, equine health and teaching equine welfare to youth and a trade show. Registration begins at […]

WSU Seeks Horse Donations

PULLMAN, Wash. — Washington State University needs a few good horses. All sound horses two years old or older that have had only limited training are candidates to become a tax deductible donation to the university. The horses are needed for its Principles of Equine Training classes next fall and spring. WSU and University of […]

Safety, From Horse’s Perspective

PULLMAN, Wash. – Horse handlers aren’t the only ones concerned about safety. So are horses, and if handlers would look at life from the horse’s perspective, they would be less likely to be injured by their animals. That is the theme of “Ground Handling Horses Safely,” a new 18-minute educational video for adult and older […]