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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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Costumed horses and their riders will take center stage at the Halloween Horse Show at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 12, at the Clark County Event Center. The Halloween Horse Show's regular horse events will begin at 8 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 12, and Sunday, Oct. 13.
Halloween Horse Show coming to Clark County
Costumed horses will soon take over the Clark County Event Center at the fairgrounds for a spooky weekend of equestrian fun. The Halloween Horse Show, hosted by the BlackPearl Friesian Dance … more
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The Battle Ground High School equestrian team will begin the school-year’s long season with an informational barbecue. People interested in joining can RSVP. A co-op allows students from the entire Battle Ground Public Schools district along with home school and Seton Catholic College Prep students to be able to participate.
Tigers equestrian team invites new athletes to informational barbecue ahead of season
The Battle Ground High School equestrian team will kick off its season with an informational barbecue kickoff to meet coaches, teammates and to register for the season. The Jessica Merkowsky, … more
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The 2024 Clark County Fair Court ambassadors, Queen Hope Roberts (right) and Princess Sarah Payne, represent the fair at several events and parades, including the Harvest Days parade in Battle Ground. A new pair will be crowned at 5 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 11, at the Kids’ Park Stage at the Clark County Fairgrounds.
Clark County Fair Court ambassadors ready to pass the reins
As Queen Hope and Princess Sarah prepare to conclude their terms as Clark County Fair Court ambassadors, they look forward to meeting the new candidates at this year’s tryouts. The court … more
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Clark County rider Kelsie Nettlebeck brought her 6-year-old Gypsy Vanner horse, Wiser, to the annual Colorpalooza horse show, June 29. The event was held at the Clark County Saddle Club facility in Battle Ground by the Southwest Washington Paint Horse Club.
New horseback riders take the stage at annual BG horse show
The annual horse-trotting contest was a blast for Clark County’s equestrians, both new and experienced. This past weekend, the Southwest Washington Paint Horse Club (SWWPHC) hosted its annual … more
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The leather processing for saddles is a difficult process that takes several steps of wetting and drying cowhides.
Vancouver local continues saddle-repair tradition
LP Streifel, the owner of Streifel Saddlery in Vancouver, is pleased to continue repairing saddles years after retiring from custom-making them, which he describes as a fading tradition. … more
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Farm manager Rachel Feston peers into the fish tank, part of the cold-water aquaponics experiment at Edible Acres Farm.
Research at Ridgefield farm could benefit Washington agriculture
Research into regenerative agriculture and water conservation has farm owner Debbie Boe and garden manager Rachel Feston abuzz with excitement at Edible Acres Farm in Ridgefield. The … more
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Joshua Andersen, the owner of SKöRD, enjoys discovering new strains — or phenotypes — of cannabis at his Battle Ground growery.
Local grower enjoys discovering new cannabis strains at greenhouse
On the front lines of marijuana innovation, Joshua Andersen, owner of SKöRD growery in Battle Ground, seeks strains of the plant to elevate the customer experience. The process of … more
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Alex Tappin opened White Clover Farm in 2021 and raises hundreds of soy-free broiler chickens each year.
Battle Ground farm offers soy-free, pasture-raised chickens
Alex Tappin at White Clover Farm in Battle Ground raises hundreds of soy-free chickens each year. His philosophy is that his food shouldn’t be eating ingredients he can’t consume. … more
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Brenda Calvert of Half Moon Farm in Brush Prairie has 55 years of chicken-keeping experience.
Innovative ideas at Half Moon Farm keep predators away from chickens
Fresh eggs with golden yolks are the pride of farm owners Brenda and Bob Calvert of Half Moon Farm in Brush Prairie. With 55 years of chicken-keeping experience, Brenda Calvert uses innovative … more
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A child sits atop of a large horse in the lead line class at the Winter Woolies Horse Show.
The longstanding tradition of Winter Woolies Horse Show continues this year
Children and adults have gathered to celebrate their passions for all things equine at Winter Woolies Horse Show since the 1980s. Continuing tradition, Winter Woolies will host competitions once … more
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The morning milking at Kestrel Cascadia Farm takes place at 9 a.m. Chris and Amy Dunning give the herd their feed of grain before connecting the milking machine.
New grade A goat dairy provides fresh goat cheese to local restaurants
Fresh milk and goat cheese can be procured from Kestrel Cascadia Farm, a newly licensed grade A goat dairy in Ridgefield, Washington. Husband and wife Chris and Amy Dunning began the farm in … more
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Rose City Arabians facilities include a show barn, two arenas and an obstacle course for the horses.
Breeding championship-worthy horses at Rose City Arabians
One of the oldest horse breeds in the world, Arabians have been favored companions to riders worldwide since ancient times. The breed captivated Rose City Arabians owners, Joe and Kim Orr, and they … more
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Pam Conrad, owner of Serendipity Alpaca Ranch, knits a green alpaca fiber scarf, a new item for the store.
Serendipity Alpaca Ranch demonstrates the diverse uses of fiber
Cheasanee Hetherington For The Reflector The soft, luxurious fiber alpacas produce is inspiring creativity at Serendipity Alpaca Ranch. The 5.5-acre ranch was created in 2009 by … more
Robin Nelson prompts Bella to smile, a favorite trick for the children who attend the program.
Finding healing and mental health at Grace Therapeutic Horse Program in Battle Ground
A surge in demand has come to Grace Therapeutic Horse Program in Battle Ground, where those struggling with mental health and physical illness can seek equine-aided therapy. Owner Robin Nelson, … more
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Kane Hayslip of Battle Ground rides a bull while his brother, Hutch Hayslip, videos during the Hell on Hooves Roughstock Rodeo at the Clark County Fair on Tuesday, Aug. 8.
Hell on Hooves Roughstock Rodeo a big hit at Clark County Fair
The grandstands at the Clark County Fair were packed shoulder to shoulder on Tuesday, Aug. 8 for an action-filled rodeo event that included mutton bustin’, bull riding, saddle bronc riding and … more
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Isabella Pieri and her alpaca Midas dress as an officer and inmate for the Llama and Alpaca Costume Contest at the Clark County Fair Aug. 3, 2019.
A brief look at the agriculture schedule for Clark County Fair
Friday, Aug. 4: Judging for horses, beekeeping, llama/alpaca, wool, floriculture, goats, pygmy goats, table setting and cats will take place throughout Friday. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the east … more
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Mckenzie Brown, of Royal Vision Equine, provides performance therapy to her horse named Royal on Thursday, June 29.
Royal Vision Equine provides structural therapy for performance horses
At 21 years old, Mckenzie Brown launched Royal Vision Equine, a business that provides horse structural therapy. Brown’s business opened on Monday, June 26, and she is already booked out … more
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Fran Duncan adjusts an obstacle during the Clark County Saddle Club’s trail course event on June 3.
Riders take on trials on the trail at Clark County Saddle Club event
It takes momentum to get over an obstacle. One thing Fran Duncan, a longtime Clark County Saddle Club member and organizer, notices among inexperienced equestrians is a lack of that momentum. … more
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