Duncan Parks rides Just in Time.

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KAREN GRIFFITHS’ PENINSULA HORSEPLAY: Horse, newest rider share bond

SEE TIME FLY, an 18-year-old gelding, is a multitalented horse who, in the past, has helped his riders…

Local United States Pony Clubs competitors

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KAREN GRIFFITHS’ HORSEPLAY COLUMN: Local riders win big at regional rally

EQUESTRIAN, VETERINARIAN AND mother Linda Allen became my doggie’s doc and my friend a little more than 13…

Port Angeles and Sequim High School equestrian teams at the Washington High School Equestrian Teams' state finals in May.

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KAREN GRIFFITHS’ HORSEPLAY COLUMN: Port Angeles, Sequim High School teams place in finals

PORT ANGELES AND Sequim High School Equestrian Team coaches reported that the weather was “awesome” and “sunny” during…

Peninsula Junior Rodeo participants

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KAREN GRIFFITHS’ HORSEPLAY COLUMN: Junior rodeo riders win big in region

IN THE FAST-PACED sport of junior rodeo, participants quickly learn to live by the adage “If you climb…

Have you seen her? Melinda the llama was stolen from owner Sara Woodard's backyard off Dan Kelly Road in Joyce. After months of a futile

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KAREN GRIFFITHS’ HORSEPLAY COLUMN: $1,000 reward for stolen Joyce llama

A SHORT TIME ago, I joined several Back Country Horsemen members at the Elwha Barn for Olympic National…

Sequim's Working Four Drill Team won the gold medal win at its final Washington High School Equestrian Team district competition. Annie Meek

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KAREN GRIFFITHS’ HORSEPLAY COLUMN: Sequim team wins gold in district meet

I WAS EXCITED to hear of Annie Meek’s record-breaking time of 1.38 in steer daubing at the Washington…

Port Angeles High School seniors

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KAREN GRIFFITHS’ HORSEPLAY COLUMN: Port Angeles drill team wins top honors in state

SMOOTH MOVES PROPELLED the Port Angeles Rough Riders Equestrian Drill Team to win top honors at its third…

During a cow-working clinic at Freedom Farm in Port Angeles

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KAREN GRIFFITHS’ HORSEPLAY COLUMN: Bit of horseplay at cow-working clinic

IT WAS FOR a bit of horseplay — and a chance to learn more communication skills for a…

The Port Angeles Equestrian Team.

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KAREN GRIFFITHS’ HORSEPLAY COLUMN: Port Angeles, Sequim teams win big at meets

PORT ANGELES AND Sequim High School Equestrian Teams attended their second of three qualifying meets Feb. 24-26 at…

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KAREN GRIFFITHS’ HORSEPLAY COLUMN: Questions to ask before buying horse

PRIOR TO ATTAINING any horse, each potential horse owner should ask him- or herself: Do I have a…

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KAREN GRIFFITHS’ HORSEPLAY COLUMN: Sequim, Port Angeles score big at state meet

OH, HOW I remember with fondness — and chilliness — the years my mother, Deonne Hanson, and I…

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Peninsula Home Fund helps woman, children keep their home; only one week left in 2011 campaign

EDITOR’S NOTE: For 22 years, Peninsula Daily News readers in Jefferson and Clallam counties have supported the “hand…

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Mom, 5 kids find haven of hope through Peninsula Home Fund [plus list of latest donors — thank you, one and all!]

EDITOR’S NOTE: For 22 years, Peninsula Daily News readers in Jefferson and Clallam counties have supported the “hand…

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KAREN GRIFFITHS’ HORSEPLAY COLUMN: Equine center a boon for all youths

SHE’S A FRIEND in need who’s spent countless hours helping community youths have a better life through the…

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KAREN GRIFFITHS’ HORSEPLAY COLUMN: Patterned speed horse awards given

I’D LIKE TO give a shout-out to Waynora Martin, owner of Waynora’s Hair Care in Carlsborg, for attaining…

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KAREN GRIFFITHS’ HORSEPLAY COLUMN: A lot done, but not enough riding

THE GOOD NEWS is I accomplished everything needed during our brief summer to prepare the family homestead for…

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KAREN GRIFFITHS’ HORSEPLAY COLUMN: Blankets, feed points of contention

WHILE I DON’T have a bog spavin horse, I do regret not being able to attend the Spooky…

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KAREN GRIFFITHS’ HORSEPLAY COLUMN: Farm Tour, equine nomad highlights

FREEDOM FARMS OWNER Mary Gallagher has always been generous in donating indoor arena use to the local Washington…

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KAREN GRIFFITHS’ HORSEPLAY COLUMN: Local 4-H’ers to compete at state fair

NOTHING COULD BE finer than watching your children grow up to be responsible, caring people. In essence, the…

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KAREN GRIFFITHS’ HORSEPLAY COLUMN: Fundraiser ride hosted by area chapter

WINNING, OR DOING well, is often a reflection of how much effort is put forth. Becky and Dave…