2007 Tri-Cities Horse Community (unofficial)


Thanks to Christina Klein, Margo Mossburg, and Carol Curry for the photos...

HOT TOPICS
BOARDING
  • At Home Critter Care. Horse Sitter, Pet Sitter, Livestock Sitter at your Home or Ranch! POB 34 Burbank, WA 99323. Serving the Tri-cities and Burbank in SE Washington. Established, Experienced and Reliable. Licensed and Insured. 509-539-0410, athomecrittercare@yahoo.com, www.athomecrittercare.com.
  • Blue Sage Ranch, Kennewick. Limited openings for board with lessons, or horse training in Dressage and Jumping. Private facility with 70' x 156' covered arena and 100' x 200' outdoor arena. Rubber matted Noble Panel shelters with 24' x 48' attached runs. For availability and rates, contact Nancy Hull at (509) 586-8635, or e-mail at nansense3@yahoo.com.
  • dan stark performance horses, Yakima boarding, lessons, showing, sales, training, reining emphasis.
  • eastside equestrian center
  • sage ranch, 35803 W. Ray hill Rd., Benton City, Wa 99320, 509-554-0667, becky@sageranch.net. Breeding, training, boarding or an overnight layover.
BOOK
  • Foal Training, What to Do Before They Are 1000 Pounds, Prevent Future Problems Now Rather Than Correct Later by Janice Cockeram. Kennewick: 2004. A new and unique book with 29 lessons and 116 color photos of Duncan, a dun yearling in training. $35 (tax included) plus $10 shipping.
BREEDERS
BULLETIN BOARDS/CHAT
  • Washington State Paint Horses, chat room, super fun for paint horse lovers
BUSINESSES
  • At Home Critter Care. Horse Sitter, Pet Sitter, Livestock Sitter at your Home or Ranch! POB 34 Burbank, WA 99323. Serving the Tri-cities and Burbank in SE Washington. Established, Experienced and Reliable. Licensed and Insured. 509-539-0410, athomecrittercare@yahoo.com, www.athomecrittercare.com.
  • red mountain feed and irrigation, 4390 W. Van Giesen, West Richland, WA 99353, 967-2986.
  • riverwood feeds
  • Top Tack, Inc., 802 Hillman Rd., Yakima WA 98908. Tel: 800-419-1392 Fax: 509-966-4767 horsestuff@toptackinc.com http://www.toptackinc.com. Lungelines, driving reins, side and draw reins, the telewhip, training aids, and lots of interesting information.
CHARITIES
CHIROPRACTORS
  • Doubletree Equine, Equine Energy Balancing and Chiropractic. Local contact: Sandy Crow, 967-2489, 947-2591. Doug and Linda Smith, 406-726-4080, 406-240-3798. 2007 dates: April 20-22nd, May 18-20, June 15-17, July 20-22, Aug 17-19, Sept 21-23, Oct 19-21.
CLUBS
CREMATION
  • Dignified Pet Services, equine cremation services, whole body cremation up to 3,000 lbs. Gentle and professional transporation for cremation or burial. www.DignifiedPetServices.com. Tualatin, OR. 503-885-2211 or 888-566-2211.
DIRT and EXCAVATION
  • Dirt Work By Mike. Backhoe, Bobcat, Tilling, Mowing, Box Blade. Mike McKnight, 582-3863 and cell, 531-3811. This man is incredible. He rototilled all 4 stalls/pens and they are awkwardly shaped triangles, packed down like concrete. He only wanted to charge me $125, but I talked him up to $200.
EMPLOYMENT
  • Looking for horse, small animal or dairy work in the TC, prefer within the 3 towns, West Richland/Benton City within limits ok. Recent graduate with Animal Science degree; veterinary clinic, horse and dairy experience. Resume and additional information upon request. Please contact Christina @ (253)208-9751: my number is Tacoma-based, but I am located in North Richland and have my own transportation. Please, no research jobs that rely on terminal euthanasia.
  • Looking for horse work. Or young horses to train. 15 years expeirence. Or a horse you needs more miles on. Will take with me to events this year. Call me and we will talk. Kristi (509) 378-5913.
  • Part time job working with horses in Rancho Reata available in exchange for riding lessons. Must be at least 21 years of age. This is not a stall cleaning job, but an opportunity to help to teach young horses to jump. No experience necessary. Must be available mornings. For more info and/or an interview call Desiree Johnson @ 509.628.9950.
EQUINE ARTISTS
  • Dragoon Studios, specializing horse and animal portraits for 25 years by a horse trainer and breeder. I know horse breeds. Custom art portraits, equine business logos and more at reasonable rates. Spokane, WA.
  • Annette Koontz, pastels, (509) 627-1171, askoontz1@hotmail.com.
  • Gretchen Payne (Karlson), gnpayne@msn.com, 509-547-5154.
  • Photos by Suzy, Nature's Studio. Web design, photos, and note cards. Suzy, 509-946-4110.
EVENTS
FARRIERS
  • Luke Simpson, farrier. OSU Dressage/English/Hunter Jumpers & graduated #1 in class from OSU. He has 15 years experience and apprenticed under some of the very best. He specializes in performance horses/corrective/rehabilitation. www.RocknLKRanch.com. 5807 S Goose Gap Road Benton City, WA 99320 Phone: 509-430-5600 Alt Phone: 509-438-6666 Fax:509-735-9306 Attention Kara. luke.kara@yahoo.com.
  • Desert Winds Farrier Service, Angela Weissenberger, West Richland, WA. Phone 509-430-6005. New to area.
  • Dale Cossman/ Sand Dunes Ranch (www.sanddunesranch.com) Phone: 946-4110
  • Top Notch Horseshoeing. Specializing in Hoof Rehab, Navicular, Founder & all other Ailments. Corrective & Theraputic Trimming & Showing for Horses, Ponies, Miniatures & limited numbers of Mules & Donkeys. Not taking on Draft Horses at this time. Call Kevin, 509-457-0309.
FOAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
FOR SALE
  • My 21 year old TB mare, Sarah (Bay, 16hh.) is looking for a retirement home where she can be lightly ridden and enjoy being a pasture pal. She is totally sound, in good health and has a sweet disposition. She has done 2nd/3rd level dressage, jumped small jumps and worked as a lesson horse for intermediate riders. She is NOT suitable for children or a total beginner. She was also an excellent mother and her robust health would allow her to be a brood mare. She can provide the right person with many more years of riding or companionship. For lease or sale; sale price negotiable to the right person. Lucy Curley toptack@charter.net. Pictures.
  • Wanted: good quality used dressage saddl,e size 17 inch. Leslie. Home, 628-8460, and cell, 947-5128.
  • Ranger is 13 years old. Was trained by the Amish in Pennsylvania to work the farm but we only used him for trail riding. He loads, baths, good for Ferrier and does great on the trails, no spook and will go through water. I bought him for my boyfriend who's never been on a horse before and they've been doing great together. He gets along great with other horses and dogs. Great around traffic. we are sad to see him go, but situations have changed where we can no longer afford to keep him. He's a great catch for anyone. He is Shire/Clydsdale/Percheron cross. Email for more pictures. Price: $ 3,200 (OBO). Nadia Davis, 509-308-8070, Nadia_davis@charter.net.
  • sage ranch, 35803 W. Ray hill Rd., Benton City, Wa 99320, 509-554-0667, becky@sageranch.net. Breeding, training, boarding or an overnight layover.
  • Unbridled Oaks - Dressage Ponies, Welsh Ponies and Cobs For sale. Stock for sale from champion bloodlines, weanlines to broke stock. E-mail: unbridledoaks@wishbroke.com Located in Eastern Washington.
  • For Sale: 5yr old Reg. AQHA bay mare. Dream is a very sweet & sensitive horse. She is 15.1hh and about 1250 lbs. She knows her leads, clips, bathes, hauls, does haunch turns, backs, sidepasses, forehand turns and showmanship. She is very light on the hands and works well off the leg. She is not marish at all! She would be best for an intermediate to advanced rider. She needs someone who is confident in their abilites. She would be a good English Pleasure horse or a reining horse. For more info or pictures, please email yuma10@msn.com or call 509-544-0603. 07/07/06.
  • All purpose saddle (brown); size 16 ˝, with a regular tree. Comes with leathers, irons, and girth. Great for a pony clubber just starting out. Asking $250.00. Contact Dawn @ 967-4001 or dekammen@bentonrea.com.
  • Collegiate Dressage saddle (black). Saddle is a size 16 ˝ with a deep seat and regular tree. This saddle would be a good fit for a pony or flatter backed horse. Comes with leathers, irons, and girth. Asking $350.00. Contact. Dawn @ 967-4001 or dekammen@bentonrea.com.
  • Seal brown thoroughbred mare. 16.1 Hands, very nice mover. Doesn't buck or bolt or shy. Does well on the trail and is okay with water. Also Clips and bathes. I'm offering this mare mainly because I don't have enough time to keep her and three others properly exercised. Asking $1500.00. Contact Dawn @ 967-4001 or dekammen@bentonrea.com.
  • dan stark performance horses, Yakima boarding, lessons, showing, sales, training, reining emphasis.
  • CR Paint Horses, Ron Sabin, Kennewick
  • Quarter Horses and Paints for sale, Home of MR COOL ZIPPO (AQHA), Dee and Trina Russell, http://www.jrspaints.netfirms.com
  • Quarter horse and paint foals for sale, brquarterhorsespasco@yahoo.com, 509-851-2726
  • Welsh Ponies, Darden Welsh Ponies, Dennis and Darlene Mahlum, West Richland, WA
  • sand dunes ranch
  • takrat farms
GIFTS
  • http://www.e-horselovergifts.com/. Offering horse-themed toys for kids, home decor, bed & bath, handbags, horse themed furniture, apparel, kitchen items, model horses, jewelry and even horse tack. A Colorado-based internet company. Tamra.
  • http://www.wildlifegifts.com/. Nice jewelry and gifts with animal motifs (including horses), and they liked our website.
HAY
HORSE PEOPLE
HORSE PHOTOGRAPHY
HORSE PROPERTIES
INSURANCE
  • Eve Willet Agency, 120 Bethel Ave., Port Orchard, WA 98366, Toll Free1-800-JOG-TROT Local: (360) 895-0783 Fax: (360)895-0790. Email, ck@jogtrot.com. Equine events, horse clubs, farm/ranch/stable.
LINKS
LOST/STOLEN HORSES
  • Benton Franklin County Humane Society, I have located the owners of 6 horses/ponies and countless dogs by filing a report with them. 374-4235.
  • Pets911. From the people who created the Amber Alert system, a resource for pet owners (Dog, Cat, Rabbit, Horse, Guinea Pig, Lizard, Ferret, Bird, Pig, Iguana, Snake, Otter, Hamster, Turtle, Tortoise, Rat, Hedgehog, Chinchilla, Gerbil, Goat). Report a lost pet, search for found pets, etc.
MASSAGE THERAPY
  • Animal Massage Therapy and Education. License # 5469. Barn and Kennel calls available. For more information please call Leeanna at Hand Print Farms. Private Sessions and Workshops availalable. (509)-786-3775 (509)-778-1585.
MISCELLANEOUS
  • At Home Critter Care. Horse Sitter, Pet Sitter, Livestock Sitter at your Home or Ranch! POB 34 Burbank, WA 99323. Serving the Tri-cities and Burbank in SE Washington. Established, Experienced and Reliable. Licensed and Insured. 509-539-0410, athomecrittercare@yahoo.com. www.athomecrittercare.com.
  • Businesses-Quality Finish NW Inc., 947-1412 or 586-7360, Specializing in Horse Trailer and Barn Painting. Quality Work at a Discount Price!
  • Covered Arenas. Brandon Johnson. Northwest Cover-All. 208.683.1929 (ph), 208.683.1930 (fax), 208.691.9737 (cell). Northwestcoverall@msn.com 800.778.7113.
  • C.J.'s Pet Bakery, horse and dog treats
  • Horse blanket cleaning, drop off at Kennewick Ranch and Home. Information 509-925-9555, ellensburgsaddle.com
  • Marc Rea's Web Shop, Parelli equipment, videos, DVD's, tickets to Parelli events, and all other Parelli items via the internet
NEIGHBORS
NO SMOKING
ONLINE RESOURCES
  • Bits and Barter Board, new online bulletin board of used tack for sale or trade. Lots of fun if we can get more people to join!
PET CARE
  • At Home Critter Care. Horse Sitter, Pet Sitter, Livestock Sitter at your Home or Ranch! POB 34 Burbank, WA 99323. Serving the Tri-cities and Burbank in SE Washington. Established, Experienced and Reliable. Licensed and Insured. 509-539-0410, athomecrittercare@yahoo.com.
PLACES
PONY RIDES
  • Rainbow Reins, LLC. Ponies, ponies, ponies. Lessons, rentals, parties, pony/cart rides. Terry, 967-9311 or 521-7540 (cell). 81405 N. Weidle Rd., West Richland.
TACK
TOWING
  • P&K/Tri-Cities Towing & Recovery, 410 Wellsian Way, Richland, (943-1736, 943-3752). Trained in equestrian recoveries. Able to rescue horses and other large animals.
TRAINING/LESSONS
  • Happy Horse Riding School. Lindy Cogswell, 547-6035. Camps: $265 per week June 16-20, June 23-27, June 30-July 4, July 7-11, July 21-25, July 28-Aug. 1, Aug 4-8, Aug 11-15, Aug 18-22. Riding: $32 Mon, Tues, Wed. & Thurs. 6:30 to 8:00. Vaulting: $16 Mon, Tues, Wed & Thurs. 6 to 7.
  • Kylie Ebberson - Beginning Riding Lessons, accepting new students, contact at deejeemo@charter.net. North Pasco location. Western, English, and jumping. Lesson horses available.
  • Allen Show Horses, Liberty Lake, WA. Specializing in quarter horses and paints with an emphasis in all-around horses (pleasure, horsemanship, showmanship, trail, western riding, hunter under saddle, equitation). Kristi, 208-818-5360.
  • Looking for horse work. Or young horses to train. 15 years expeirence. Or a horse you needs more miles on. Will take with me to events this year. Call me and we will talk. Kristi (509) 378-5913.
  • Nancy Hull, Instruction and Training in Dressage and Jumping. Nancy Hull is an American Riding Instructor's Association certified instructor in Dressage and Hunt Seat. Her certifications are at Level III, Beginner through Advanced, the highest level that is tested. She is listed in ARIA's Top 50 Riding Instructors in America for 2007. Instruction is at her covered arena, Blue Sage Ranch in Kennewick. Contact: (509) 586-8635 or nansense3@yahoo.com.
  • Desiree Smith-Johnson, eventing. Desiree Smith-Johnson is a former member of the USET and represented the USA in the 1978 Three-Day World Championships in Lexington, Kentucky. Now teaching at Tulip Springs, a new eventing facility in Kennewick.
  • Ruben Villasenor, Horsemen's Western Dressage, Benton City, WA 99320.
  • sage ranch, 35803 W. Ray hill Rd., Benton City, Wa 99320, 509-554-0667, becky@sageranch.net. Breeding, training, boarding or an overnight layover.
  • Juanita Whitman, Dressage lessons, $35.00 for a session begining thru advanced. Boarding with access to trails. various rates. E-mail, chjawh@verizon.net, or (509)366-2501 (509)943-1019.
  • Jan Cockeram, Stage One Ranch, Kennewick, WA, (509) 783-5251, foaltraining@charter.net
  • Tony Jackson, (509) 588-7015, www.jacksontrainingcompany.com.
  • Unbridled Oaks - Training and Showing services for young ponies. Stock for sale from champion bloodlines, weanlines to broke stock. E-mail: unbridledoaks@wishbroke.com Located in Eastern Washington.
  • dan stark performance horses, Yakima boarding, lessons, showing, sales, training, reining emphasis.
  • Dale Cossman /Sand Dunes Ranch (www.sanddunesranch.com) Phone: 946-4110 Email: info@sanddunesranch.com "Foundation Training, Without it you have nothin'"
  • Dana Nelson, 528-1635, specializing in starting out the young horse
  • elaine meredith steele centered riding
  • Faye Kammenzind, horse trainer specializing in show and pleasure, 783-1172
  • Marc Rea, 3-Star Parelli Natural Horsemanship instructor and young horse trainer
TRAVEL REGULATIONS
VACATIONS
VETERINARIANS
  • Animal Hospital of Pasco, 3012 N Road 92 Pasco, WA, 99301 Tel. (509) 545-9949 FAX (509) 545-4259 Mon-Fri 9am-6pm Sat 9am-12pm. Hank Oliver, DVM; Shannon Munro, DVM; and Sheila Jurgens, DVM.
WANTED
  • Looking for horse work. Or young horses to train. 15 years experience. Or a horse you needs more miles on. Will take with me to events this year. Call me and we will talk. Kristi (509) 378-5913.
  • Wanted: good quality used dressage saddle size 17 inch. Leslie. Home, 628-8460, and cell, 947-5128.
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