Westside Stables

07/24/2026

And this, my friends, is why we have a saying, leave it like you found it. If a gate or barn door is open, leave it open; if it's shut, leave it shut. Had a rare evening out for a family member's anniversary celebration, and came home to find this mess.

06/01/2026

Nice article about SAIN in the Saturday paper. Other than my quote actually being in regard to Nevada, not Nova, it was well done.

Skagit Animals in Need started when an animal control officer found herself fostering nine horses on her own dime. Now it's a network of foster homes, volunteers and adopters giving

04/19/2026

When a young horse's first saddling goes well, that's when you know you've done a good job of preparing it for this stage of it's training and future riding life. I always hope for the best but expect the worst so I am not disappointed. Catalina took the saddle today for the first time as if she has been wearing it her whole life. That is a win for both of us.