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Healing Steps looks to horses to expand access to therapy in Southwest Washington
When Kelsey Herman began using horses in therapy, she never expected the idea to grow into a full-time operation with a six-therapist team, a growing waitlist and plans for another potential … more
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April Thatcher, owner and operator of April Joy Farm, entered into a conservation easement with Washington Farmland Trust to permanently protect the 24-acre Ridgefield farm while keeping it available for agricultural use.
Ridgefield farm becomes first Clark County farm permanently protected through Legacy Lands partnership
As Clark County continues to lose farmland to rapid growth, a 24-acre organic farm near Ridgefield has become the first agricultural property permanently protected through the county's Legacy Lands … more
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From left, Clark County Executive Horse Council Vice President Alice Heller, President Tyler Castle and Clark County Saddle Club Secretary Fran Duncan stand together March 3 at Prairie Tavern. Castle presented Duncan with the council’s first lifetime achievement award.Duncan was surprised by the honor in recognition of decades of service to Clark County’s horse community.
Local horse council recognizes longtime volunteer with lifetime achievement award
The Clark County Executive Horse Council (CCEHC) paused its regular meeting Tuesday night at Prairie Tavern to honor someone who has shaped the local horse community for decades. Fran Duncan, … more
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Temporary assistance by Ripley’s Horse Aid allowed time to find a new home for Chaz, now named Captain Jack, where he is healthy and thriving.
Ripley’s Horse Aid helps local owners through hard times
The Clark County Executive Horse Council (CCEHC) is continuing to operate Ripley’s Horse Aid, a voucher program designed to help horse owners care for their animals during difficult times. … more
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Jeff Siebert pets Curly the camel at his animal and nativity exhibit at the Clark County Fair. The exhibit features livestock from Nativity Ridge Farm in La Center, which are also used in local live nativities.
Local animals draw crowds at the Clark County Fair
The barns at the Clark County Fair were packed this week, not just with livestock, but with visitors ever-eager to see them.  Hundreds of youth from 4-H (Head, Heart, Hands, and Health), a … more
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Associate Veterinarian Dr. Melanie Moore brushes Jelke, a large Friesian horse who boasts a great personality, at the Ridgefield Equine Clinic on Wednesday, July 16.
First-year equine veterinarian in Ridgefield paves the way for the next generation
A lifelong passion for horses evolved into a career as an equine veterinarian for Clark County resident Dr. Melanie Moore. Moore is currently in her first year as an associate veterinarian at … more
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Shelly Green of Yacolt shows off Batman the chicken, decked out in a sheriff’s outfit complete with a hat and badge. Batman won “Best Dressed” at Yacolt’s first Chicken Fashion Show on June 14.
Feathers fly at Yacolt’s inaugural Chicken Fashion Show
The cluck of couture echoed through Yacolt on Saturday as dozens gathered outside Stellar Luxe for the town’s first ever Chicken Fashion Show, a community event that brought together chickens … more
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Woodland High School senior Francisco Dejesus-Celestino practices in-hand relay with miniature horse Tilly. The pair placed 19th in the driving event at state in May, a remarkable finish for his first year in the sport.
Woodland High School’s newest riders bring grit and heart to the equestrian team’s state finish
For several Woodland High School students, the journey to the Washington State High School Equestrian Championships began not with years of riding experience, but with a leap into the unknown and a … more
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Veteran Robert Molitor pets Indy, a pinto mare, gently below the neck at the Windhaven Veterans Program. Known for her past trauma and preference for distance, Indy rarely allows people to touch her face.
Veterans find healing and trust through horse therapy at Windhaven
At a quiet ranch in Clark County, veterans battling post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are reconnecting with themselves, with each other and with four-legged friends who weigh over 1,000 pounds. … more
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Tyson, a 2-year-old competitor, holds a winning ribbon. The Winter Woolies Horse Show, now in its 40th year, offers a variety of classes for riders of all ages.
Winter Woolies Horse Show celebrates arena’s 40 years of history in Clark County
The Winter Woolies Horse Show, established in the 1980s, remains a beloved Clark County equestrian tradition. This year’s final of three weekend events takes place at 8 a.m. April 5-6 at … more
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Remnant Farms Feed and Supply store owner Rick Pettit said Woodland roadwork in 2023 has left his business’s finances in hardship still a year and a half later.
Remnant Farms Feed and Supply struggling after big losses in 2023 from road closure
After opening in 2005 and experiencing hardship during the 2008 recession, Remnant Farms Feed and Supply store owner Rick Pettit says the impacts from 2023 road closures have created the most … more
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Lea Stokes, a dressage trainer, walks Special, her 19-year-old American warmblood. Special, under Stokes' care since age 2, earned a bronze medal after a series of dressage competitions, showcasing skill in the third level of dressage. The horse retired shortly after following an injury.
Local equestrian shares passion for dressage
Grace, precision and a lifelong bond between horse and rider — these are the hallmarks of dressage, an equestrian art Lea Stokes has spent decades mastering. A Clark College photography … more
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Jeff Siebert and Curly the Camel stand in front of the site where Siebert is building a new nativity display at Nativity Ridge Farm. The project will bring his cherished holiday tradition home, creating a welcoming space for neighbors and visitors to gather.
Curly the Camel and friends return for Clark County nativity tradition
As the holiday season lights up Clark County, a La Center farmer offers a live nativity scene complete with an 8-foot camel, three sheep, three goats, a donkey and a cow. This December marks 19 … more
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Mystical, who once competed in Northwest Miniature Horse Club shows, demonstrates his jumping skills. At 3 years old, Pearl is still learning the ropes.
Mini-horse duo delights Clark County community
Since February, mini-horse duo Mystical and Pearl have become beloved local celebrities in Clark County, bringing joy to hundreds during their visits to schools, libraries and senior centers. … more
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