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closeThe allure of outdoors in Whatcom County can be enjoyed in many ways, but some will tell you the best way to experience it is on horseback.
Riders can be insistent that fresh air tinged with the fragrance of nature and the unmistakable sound of hooves clopping can be invigorating for the mind and beneficial to the body. There are many sources from which neophyte riders can learn from those more experienced in the ways of the equine, and several trails and areas where you can saddle up.
BACKCOUNTRY HORSEMEN OF WASHINGTON
The Whatcom chapter is based in Ferndale, and there are chapters in nearly every county in the state. The group has many interests and goals — the chief ones being to develop and keep trails open for responsible recreational use to preserve and enhance the right to use horses and mules for recreation on public lands. There are activities for members and guests, including rides, instructional clinics, trail building and more.
Web site: www.whatcom-bch.com
Phone: 312-1113
WHATCOM COUNTY PARKS
Silver Lake Park outside of Maple Falls has a dedicated horse camp with 28 campsites, picnic shelters and stables to house your horses overnight. The campground also features cabins, some designed to retain their rustic appeal, some that have a full set of features.
Web site: www.co.whatcom.wa.us/parks/trails/trails.jsp
Phone: 733-2900
LAKE PADDEN PARK
Lake Padden offers much in the way of outdoor recreation, and among those is a trail horse riders can use, an easy 2.6-mile jaunt around the lake and through open and wooded areas. More challenging trails can be found south and east of the lake, where there are more hills and slopes to navigate. Horse trailer parking is available at the Wilkin St. trailhead.
Web site: www.cob.org/government/departments/parks/index.aspx
Phone: 778-7000
PEACE ARCH EQUESTRIAN CENTER
Peace Arch strives to combine love and care of the horse with the highest standard of riding instruction, according to its Web site. Riding lessons are one of many services offered, as the learning the “true meaning of horsemanship,” based on finesse, tact and experi-ence.
Web site: www.peacearchequestrian.net
Phone: 371-3109
INSTRUCTIONAL LESSONS
There are many facilities that offer horse camps and instructions on an hourly, daily or weekly basis. Those include Kelly Park Stables in Bellingham (phone 671-1213), Southwind Farm in Deming (592-2131, www.southwindfarm.net), Butler Creek Horse Farm in Alger (724-4010, http://ajoyfulhorsefarm.com/location.html), and Alliance Farms in Bellingham (671-5467).
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