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photo RIDE WITH A VIEW!


Spectacular Whidbey Island setting: ready to build, carefully groomed 5 acre view parcel; underground utilities - done; survey, road, water, approved septic soils. Build your dream. Close to conveniences yet a world away. Marchele (360) 331-5976 ColdwellBanker Tara Properties

mhatchner.cbwhidbey.com/426148


photo VIEW & PASTURE TOO!


South Whidbey Island, the heart of Puget Sound; where rural character meets nature's beauty. Turnkey: survey, water & underground utilities in place. 5 acre parcel is builder ready. $172,500 Seller Terms. Marchele (360) 331-5976 ColdwellBanker Tara Properties
marchele@cbwhidbey.com


photo ELSA


'07, 16.1h athletic sporthorse mare. Dressage, jumper or eventing. Truly gifted. Kind, willing dispo. Friendly, very athletic, nice youth horse. Winning in dressage & sporthorse classes. In jumper training w/Bill Miller. $15,000. (360) 903-9528; www.youtube.com/watch?v=7sTEpVImot0



photo GLENNS PROMISE


'08, 16.3h talented Sporthorse gelding. Brains, attitude, personality. Will excel on Jumper circuit. Jumping 3'6" 4 mo. training w/ Bill Miller, much more to give. Sound, willing mind, healthy, eager to please. $13,500. (360) 903-9528; www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xq0gMO3SvUY



photo SPRING INTO A NEW SPORT - POLO
Photo: Claudia Howell

Intro polo clinic Saturday, April 6 at Westside Stables, Mt. Vernon. Instructor Claudia Howell teaches basics: rules & strategy, mallet skills, polo riding. Ride your horse or hers. (503) 927-2608; www.polo-zealot-school.com
info@polo-zealot-school.com


photo CAPRI


2 y.o. Paint filly, 14.3h. Sweet, inquisitive, quick learner. Currently learning ground manners & ready for the next step. Not broke to ride but will make a great project. Available through Sound Equine Options. $200. info@soundequineoptions.com



photo YOUNG SCOPEY PONY JUMPER


My Essentials (Mya) is a '08, 14h KWPN/Welsh Pony mare. Athletic, fancy, & willing to tackle anything you ask. Clips, hauls, bathes, ties, trails. Shown 0.85m. Vid/pix avail. $25,000. Aubrey Roth horsecrazzy9@yahoo.com



photo WOW! DRESSAGE OR EVENT GELDING


'07, 16.1h Oldenburg/SW, liver chestnut. Wonderful, calm disposition for amateur or professional. Smart boy! Hauls, bathes, clips. Great feet & clean legs. Scopey gaits. In training 5 days/wk. Solid training lvl. Vid/pix avail. Price reduced to $10,000. (541) 993-0046



photo COMING 5, REG. APHA MARE


15.2h. Broke, great youth/all-around horse/gaming. Exp. cutting, poles, barrels, gathering cattle, been roped off of, carried a flag, mountain riding. Shoulder-in, half-pass, spins, slide stops. Sound, 1 owner since birth. $9,000. (541) 892-4729; triplehandranch@yahoo.com



photo 15 Y.O. HOLST/TB MARE


Broke: dressage/trails/cows. Has all lateral work w/changes. $6,000. 11 Y.O. QH/DRAFT gelding. Super Broke: all lateral work, changes, trail, cows, gaming, youth, all-around. Loves swimming. $8,000. Both sound, UTD. (541) 892-4729; triplehandranch@yahoo.com



photo YOU CAN PLAY POLO
Photo: Claudia Howell

Special offer - Buy 1 one-hour polo lesson, $100. Bring a friend for half price. Instructor Claudia Howell teaches basic rules & strategy, mallet skills, polo riding at Tacoma Polo Club. Details: (503) 927-2608; www.polo-zealot-school.com
info@polo-zealot-school.com


photo OLDENBURG THOROUGHBRED


'07 16.0h Smart, balanced great grandson of jumping stallion Ramiro. Three correct gaits, beautiful uphill trot, & forward canter. Correct conformation with good hoof & bone. Schooling fences. Videos available. No vices. Registered. 60 days pro training. $10,000. (503) 998-3880; passagepiaffe@comcast.net



photo LOVELY '04, 16.1H SWEDISH GELDING


By Don Primero (Donnerhall, Pik Bube) out of Swedish mare. Refined, elegant, athletic, talented. Sound, sweet, no vices. Swinging, supple gaits. Competed thru FEI Jr tests w/scores mid 70s. Joy to ride. Approved home. $28,500. (360) 425-0767; (360) 430-9323; ridinghood4u@yahoo.com



photo '97 KWPN DRESSAGE/HUNTER GELDING
Mary Cornelius Photography

4th in the nation KWPN, 3 y.o. Hunter & Dressage breeding champ. Shown thru 3rd, scores near 80s @ 1st/2nd; 2nd lvl JR ODS champ.Debuted at 3rd w/qualifying scores, earned JR bronze medal. Exp. rider. $8,500. (360) 425-0767; (360) 430-9323; ridinghood4u@yahoo.com



photo STALLS AVAILABLE


Tall Firs Equestrian in Redmond, WA. Full care, daily turnout on grass. Minutes from downtown Redmond, excellent facilities. 12+ acres adkacemt tp 66+ acres Farrel McWhirter Park & hundreds of miles of trails. Visit our website www.tallfirsllc.com or email for private tour tallfirs@hotmail.com



photo TRAINER OPPORTUNITY


Tall Firs Equestrian is minutes from downtown Redmond, WA. We have an opening for a trainer. 12+ acres; daily turnout on grass. Excellent riding facilities: outdoor, oversized covered; indoor & covered lunge ring. www.tallfirsllc.com or email info@tallfirsllc.com



photo SOUND EQUINE OPTIONS


Pistol - 15h, '08 Paint mare. Bathes, ties, hauls, & leads nicely. She is going under saddle well (w/t/c). Recently introduced to cows. Great prospect for gaming or an all-around horse. Available for adoption through Sound Equine Options. $750. seo.adoptablehorses@gmail.com



photo LIBERTY BELLE


10 mo. old filly. QH/TB. Quiet & gentle. Handled since birth. Feet trimmed regularly, full shots, micro-chipped, hauls great, been ponied, hard ties. Has a big stride, should mature 15+. $1,500 OBO. Erin (541) 892-4729



photo SLIDE


QH/Morgan gelding, 10 mo. old. Super gentle, hard ties, trimmed regularly, full shots, micro-chipped, hauls good. Has been ponied & to town several times. Picture shows winter coat, should be blood bay. Mature to 15h. Has personality, & is smart, learns quickly. $1,500 OBO. Erin (541) 892-4729



photo HAMMER


11 y.o. Belg/TB gelding. Super broke, does it all. Loves to swim. Ride him western or english. Has lateral work, changes, arena, or trails. New places - no problem. Sound, UTD on all. Big strong horse, easy to sit the trot. $8,000 OBO. Erin (541) 892-4729



photo HOPE


5 y.o. reg. APHA. Broke, great youth horse. Experience working cattle, cutting, a little gaming. Goes anywhere, safe to take out & ride the trails. Sound, UTD, one owner since birth. $9,000. Erin (541) 892-4729



photo NICKOLAUS
Carolyn Bunch Photography

17h, 13 y.o. Swedish WB gelding by Chapman. Loads of show miles, 3 very expressive gaits. Multi HOY awards Trng to Int. 1. Competitive & uncomplicated. Super for ambitious YR or AA. Knows all GP movements. Very personable, great manners. Sound. $85,000. Patty (360) 790-4172; canterlanedressage@comcast.net



photo ELIGIBLE 1ST YEAR GREEN HUNTER
Pink's Prides Photography

Will do 4+, loves the Derby Field. Fantastic jump, easy personality, loves his job. 10 y.o., 16.2h. OBTB, by the NW stallion, Palladio. Schooled to 4'6" at home. $35,000. chelsea@sundanceequestrian.com



photo ELIGIBLE BABY GREEN HUNTER


Shown 2'3" in 2012, jumped up to 3'9" in the chute. Ready to show! Super brave & handsome, could do the hunters or eventing/jumpers. Available for sale or lease. $12,500 OBO. chelsea@sundanceequestrian.com



HORSES FOR SALE

IMPORT YOUR DREAM: Lusitano horses from Brazil. Classic baroque type w/large bone, elastic supple gaits, bred for dressage. Easy, friendly temperaments; we have something for the pleasure rider to serious pro. Competitive prices. jordan@goldenhorsedressage.com; (206) 786-4459; www.GoldenHorseDressage.com

ATTICUS - 2 Y.O. Selle Francais/Trakehner/TB gelding, silver gray. Flashy mover, brave, friendly & handsome. Bred to event or dressage. Start your own next champion. Full sister was 2011 Area VII BN Champion. $8,000. (541) 426-3315; mtnaire.connie@gmail.com

SEVERAL OLDENBURGS FOR SALE, ages 2-9. Our horses are bred for calm, friendly temperaments, beautiful gaits, versatile athleticism, & trainable minds. Proven pedigrees, quality broodmares, knowledgeable breeder. See website for more info: www.TrinitySporthorses.com; Gretchen (360) 333-0526

IMPORTED 2002 HANOVERIAN mare for sale or breeding lease. Donnerhall & Polarpunkt bloodlines. Successfully shown through 3rd lvl, has had 1 foal. Show career ended early due to accident to left hock. Gorgeous mare! (971) 208-2350; janetnapawl@gmail.com

EQUUS MANOR SPORTHORSES OFFERING FOR SALE: Reg. Han. '13 foal, due June '13. By Lokomotion; out of Wandy (Wanderer X Pik Koenig). Full sibling to '10 multi Champion/RC colt, Leonardo DaVinci. This mare has produced multiple Championship foals. She is the dam of Contendion, the '12 GAIG/USDF Reg. 6 Dressage Champion, PSG, Open division. Here's your chance to get your new FEI prospect and bond while it's young.  FOR LEASE:  6 y.o. Reg. Han. X mare for breeding Han. foals. Passed her Mare Performance Test for breeding. 16.3h, dk. brown, & currently under saddle.  Great conformation, sweet temperament. Destined to be my next generation broodmare but could produce you an excellent foal in the meantime. She has jumping & dressage bloodlines: Model A xx  X Earl (Escudo 1, HLP Lanthan)  FOR SALE/LEASE:  PROVEN broodmare, older Han. & SWANA approved TB mare.  Excellent TB lines. Produced excellent SWANA & Han. reg. foals. Looking for a good home where she can have more championship quality foals & possibly retire, as she is no longer sound for riding. Call (503) 380-5615 for info. or questions re: terms. 


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PONIES



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EMPLOYMENT

FITS IS HIRING! Flexible part-time office position (possible growth to full-time) for detail oriented person who is customer service minded, highly organized & skilled with numbers. You will enter sales orders, process payments, answer phones, manage mailing lists, & provide seasonal support for Sales, Marketing Production Planning & Finance departments. Must possess permanent right to work in the USA. Must be dedicated, self started, team player. To apply e-mail resume & cover letter in PDF or Word format: ATTN: FLYING CHANGES JOB POSTING to sarah@FITSriding.com

WA STATE HORSE PARK SEEKS Operations Manager. Host & support users & visitors of growing multi-discipline competition & recreational facility. Maintain property (including arenas, stabling, cross country), equipment & supplies; ensure forms & payment are complete; coordinate construction tasks & projects. Must have experience with heavy equipment & managing horse events, be fit, resourceful, reliable, & have good judgment & communication skills. Send resume & compensation requirement to director@wahorsepark.org

CEDAR RIDGE EQUESTRIAN, Snohomish, WA is looking for a working student who is very interested in learning & improving their riding. Students work in exchange for their training, lessons, & board. Liz Tukey is an ICP Level II instructor & was a National Examiner for 25 years. Betty Tukey has been teaching classical Dressage for over 60 years. Liztukey@gmail.com; www.cedarridgeeq.com

LEGACY HUNTERS & JUMPERS is looking for a part-time working student in the Riding School. $10/hour or exchange for lessons. For more info contact Gillian Baird (425) 869-1527; ridingschool@legacyhuntersjumpers.com

LITTLE BIT THERAPEUTIC Riding Center in Redmond is looking for a PT Horse Handler & schooler to ground drive horses for hippotherapy treatment sessions & provide exercise or training for program horses that reflects specific training plan. 5+ years of riding experience (primarily English) & extensive horsemanship skills. Must be open to feedback & additional training. Salary DOE; Mon - Sat, hours vary. Send resume, cover letter, & references to kara@littlebit.org

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EMPLOYMENT WANTED

EXCEPTIONAL FARM CARETAKER AVAILABLE. Reliable, responsible & personable Working Woman seeks on-site caretaker lodging on equine farm or estate while working weekdays in Tacoma. Experience includes, but not limited to: Complete barn organization, daily equine & small animal care, cooking, housekeeping & laundry, light secretarial, tailoring, alterations, & tack cleaning/blanket repair, yard/garden upkeep, home improvements/decorating; CPR & Emergency Response training. Work history, character references, WA State driving record, Background Check provided; no smoking, drinking, or drugs. dbestt@hotmail.com; (253) 973-6140

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FEED & SUPPLEMENTS

INSTRUCTION

RESIDENT SUMMER RIDING CAMPS in So. OR. Safe, trained school horses & top flight instruction for beg. thru adv. riders. Weekly, June - Aug; Christmas & Spring Break sessions, too. Dressage & jump training year round. Details at http://threegaits.com

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MISCELLANEOUS

INDOOR ARENA DUST CONTROL! MAG Flake really works - eliminates dust in sand footings, & virtually eliminates the need to water. A natural non-toxic product of the Dead Sea, MAG is now available from Arena Rehab Specialists (425) 923-7909; Rick@Arena-Rehab.com

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REAL ESTATE

TENHULZEN REAL ESTATE Kimberly Crouse Tenhulzen (206) 409-0771 mobile; kimberly@tenhulzenRE.com. Specializing in all types of Equestrian Real Estate. Private, Estate, Business, & Development. Whether Buying or Selling, I Create Seamless Transitions for All of Your WA Real Estate Needs. www.tenhulzenrealestate.com

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SERVICES

RESTORING BALANCE IN MOTION Equine Services. Give your horse the best in equine body work! Help your horse feel fabulous by scheduling an appointment with Lyn Dodd, MEBW (Certified Master Equine Body Worker) (360) 931-7914

DOUBLE D BLANKET CLEANING & Mending, Hillsboro, OR. Pick up & drop off to your barn. Call or e-mail for your barn's appointment. Fast turn around. Cell: (503) 781-3954; doubledblankets@gmail.com

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STABLES & BOARDING

HALF-TRAK FARM is a scenic, all inclusive, private facility. Large grass turnouts or gravel sheltered paddocks, great footing (indoor, outdoor & covered roundpen). Access to trails. Dressage lessons/training w/USDF Gold medalist. L graduate. www.halftrakfarm.com; (425) 319-3017

1 STALL AVAILABLE for a jumper or dressage horse/rider. Willamette Sport Horses is a full service boarding/training facility just minutes from OSU campus. High quality feed, bedding, turnout, 4 arenas, trail & galloping track. (541) 760-6888; willamettesporthorses@msn.com

BLUE RIDER FARM IN EUGENE, OR. Small, private facility. Indoor/outdoor arenas, great footing, stalls w/24 hr paddock access. Training program in eventing, dressage or jumping w/Devin Robel, upper level eventer. Trails nearby. Close to town. www.blueriderfarm.com

AVAILABLE MAY 1ST 20 stall barn in Wilsonville/Newberg area. Indoor/outdoor riding arena, wash stall, grooming area, turn outs & office space avail. Contact (503) 625-6335; illahee1@aol.com

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STALLION SERVICES

THE AMBASSADOR, Akrobaat - Doctrine's Face. '96 Dutch stallion, bay, 16.1h. Combining 2 highly successful jumping bloodlines, he brings an amazing disposition & huge talent to his offspring. Ridgefield, WA. Stud fee: $1,500. Shipped semen. Julia Kubicek (360) 798-6180; juliakubicek@gmail.com

EVANS PROVIDENCE OF THE NIGHT. 13.2h, Section B Welsh stallion. ISR/AWS inspected & Approved. Producing champion foals from both pony & horse mares. www.mtdragonstud.com for more info.

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TACK & EQUIPMENT

BATES CAPRILLI CLOSE CONTACT Saddle. 17.5". Cair panel, movable knee blocks. Easy-Change adjustable gullet system fits any horse. $900. (503) 984-8981

PASSIER GRAND GILBERT 17.5" dressage saddle. Black, wide tree, gusseted panel. In great condition, lovely, balanced & comfortable to ride in. Photos avail. upon request. $1,150 OBO. arabianvines@gmail.com; (503) 631-8457

BUTET SADDLE - Reconditioned w/new seat leather (by Hans Biglajzer), new billets - 6 & new knee rolls. $1,295. (425) 743-6387; (425) 772-7665. Chuck Hooks, Hooks Leather & Tack

SCHLEESE X-COUNTRY/JUMP saddle. 18.5" monoflap, French leather, adjustable Hennig tree. $1,750. (503) 631-2422

17" NIEDERSUSS HIPPOSTAR wide, black, excellent condition. Horse outgrew. $500. (541) 241-0273

***SOLD*** DUETT LARGO DRESSAGE Saddle. 18", 34 cm tree. Black. Excellent condition. Duetts are designed for wide horses. Cutback pommel, deep, well padded seat. Wool flocked panes. $950. Photos avail. bendrider@bendbroadband.com; (541) 948-5590

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TRANSPORTATION



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TRUCKS & TRAILERS

BRENDERUP BARON TC 2-Horse, 2005. Excellent shape, new brakes! Easy, easy trailer. Located in Lakewood, WA. $11,000. (914) 234-6817

CHEROKEE 3H ALUMINUM SLANT GN trailer w/dressing. '97, like new; barely used. 7' inside ht; insulated & stays cool. Vents, drop-down windows. Beautiful trailer - similar to 4-Star. $10,500. Rebecca (503) 313-2648; rebecca@columbiacommercial.com

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WANTED

NEW TO THE AREA (North Bend, WA) & looking for a private retirement home for my 27 y.o. TB gelding. In need of at least 1 pasture mate but not a large herd, decent size pasture & night stabling for him to get through his feed. Willing to pay the going rate + food. (518) 339-5057

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