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Lesson horse Louie balked at approaching the mounting block until Freedom Farm’s Hoof Beats member Jamine Itti decided to help him get over his resistance through patience and fun training games. Two years later he’s happy to go there — or where ever else Jasmine calls him — sans tack.  —Photo by Karen Griffiths/for Peninsula Daily News ()

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KAREN GRIFFITHS’ PENINSULA HORSEPLAY: Back to basics help horse, rider to grow

TURNS OUT, THE mounting block students used as an aid to climb on his back was a stumbling…

Sequim author and endurance trail riding competitor Lisa Preston on one of her Akhal-Teke horses. —Photo by Karen Griffiths/for Peninsula Daily News ()

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KAREN GRIFFITHS’ PENINSULA HORSEPLAY: Miles of smiles for endurance rider

Upon meeting my mild-mannered and friendly neighbor, one wouldn’t know she’s a fiercely competitive woman who, I think,…

Emily VanAusdle

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KAREN GRIFFITHS’ PENINSULA HORSEPLAY: Age, health affect horses’ appearances

IT’S A SCARY thing to approach the home of someone you don’t know to inquire why their once-plump…

Port Angeles ranch owners Dave and Beck Seibel show the matured barley and sunflower seed fodder grown in just seven days inside their hydroponic system’s climate-controlled trailer.  —Photo by Karen Griffiths/for Peninsula Daily News ()

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KAREN GRIFFITHS’ PENINSULA HORSEPLAY: Hydroponics can cut down fodder bill

“WOW” WAS ALL I could say when I visited Dave and Beck Seibel’s home at Spirit Horse Ranch…

Riders gather at the Cape George Trailhead for the annual Jefferson County Horse 4-H Program and Equitese Pony Club Ride-a-thon on April 11. Proceeds helped pay for all 4-H youths to attend the Jefferson County 4-H Horse Camp in July for free.  —Photo by Amy Thompson ()

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KAREN GRIFFITHS’ PENINSULA HORSEPLAY: Choose good hoof boot for horses for spring trail rides

LET THE GAMES begin! Springtime is bursting with sunshine and glorious new flowers and a flurry of horse…

The Port Angeles High School equestrian team is made up of

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KAREN GRIFFITHS’ PENINSULA HORSEPLAY: Leaving homestead stirs memories

AHH, YES, THE days of wine and roses — or extended sunshine and warmer temperatures — are among…

Sarge has a new life in Sequim because he refused to get in horse trailers that would have carried him to an awful fate. ()

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KAREN GRIFFITHS’ PENINSULA HORSEPLAY: Inspiring story of a horse that refused to be taken to slaughter house — and the organization that found him a new loving home

I love sharing this story of success from the horse-rescue organization run by Valerie Jackson and Diane Royall…

During their first of three qualifying meets

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KAREN GRIFFITHS’ PENINSULA HORSEPLAY: New farrier brings expertise to Peninsula

“ANNOUNCEMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS.” Does anyone else recall singing that song at Girl Scout, Boy Scout or YMCA camp?…

Karen Griffiths holds pony Snowball Express’ lead as he caters to grand-nephew

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KAREN GRIFFITHS’ PENINSULA HORSEPLAY: Pony offers years of love, riding to family

IT WAS AUGUST 1997 when Snow entered my family’s lives. We’d all left our separate houses to move…

Freedom Farm’s owner Mary Gallagher

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KAREN GRIFFITHS’ PENINSULA HORSEPLAY: Family that rides together, stays together

IT’S A SMART man who supports his wife’s passion for horses; more so when he takes part in…

John and Sharon Trombly.  On her finger is the wedding ring donated by a generous widow. (Karen Griffiths/for Peninsula Daily News)

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Widow gives Peninsula Home Fund couple a gift from the heart — her wedding rings

EDITOR’S NOTE — See accompanying story today, “Jim’s Pharmacy helps ‘hand up, not handout’ Peninsula Home Fund with…

John and Sharon Trombly.  On her finger is the wedding ring donated by a generous widow. (Karen Griffiths/for Peninsula Daily News)

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Widow gives Peninsula Home Fund couple a gift from the heart — her wedding rings

EDITOR’S NOTE — See accompanying story today, “Jim’s Pharmacy helps ‘hand up, not handout’ Peninsula Home Fund with…

John and Sharon Trombly.  On her finger is the wedding ring donated by a generous widow. (Karen Griffiths/for Peninsula Daily News)

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Widow gives Peninsula Home Fund couple a gift from the heart — her wedding rings

EDITOR’S NOTE — See accompanying story today, “Jim’s Pharmacy helps ‘hand up, not handout’ Peninsula Home Fund with…

John and Sharon Trombly.  On her finger is the wedding ring donated by a generous widow. (Karen Griffiths/for Peninsula Daily News)

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Widow gives Peninsula Home Fund couple a gift from the heart — her wedding rings

EDITOR’S NOTE — See accompanying story today, “Jim’s Pharmacy helps ‘hand up, not handout’ Peninsula Home Fund with…

Kyle Ellis shares his story of how through determination

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KAREN GRIFFITHS’ PENINSULA HORSEPLAY: Focus, resolve lead to horseman’s success

UNDER THE BEST of circumstances, it takes talent, hard work and persistence to excel at showing horses. So…

Stephen Cade

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PENINSULA HOME FUND — For father, daughter, small amount made a big difference

EDITOR’S NOTE — See accompanying story today, “THANK YOU! THANK YOU! Home Fund hits $256,014.” For 27 years,…

Stephen Cade

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PENINSULA HOME FUND — For father, daughter, small amount made a big difference

EDITOR’S NOTE — See accompanying story today, “THANK YOU! THANK YOU! Home Fund hits $256,014.” For 27 years,…

Stephen Cade

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PENINSULA HOME FUND — For father, daughter, small amount made a big difference

EDITOR’S NOTE — See accompanying story today, “THANK YOU! THANK YOU! Home Fund hits $256,014.” For 27 years,…

Stephen Cade

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PENINSULA HOME FUND — For father, daughter, small amount made a big difference

EDITOR’S NOTE — See accompanying story today, “THANK YOU! THANK YOU! Home Fund hits $256,014.” For 27 years,…

Stephen Cade

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PENINSULA HOME FUND — For father, daughter, small amount made a big difference

EDITOR’S NOTE — See accompanying story today, “THANK YOU! THANK YOU! Home Fund hits $256,014.” For 27 years,…