Washington was the 42th state in the USA; it became a state in 1889. Washington is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. The state is named after George Washington, the first President of the United States. It is the only U.S. state named after a president. Washington State has rain forests, beaches and tide pools, unparalleled vistas, volcanoes, wildlife, glaciers, lofty mountains, wilderness, jagged peaks, trout-laden lakes, and wild rivers. Riding opportunities are endless and there three national parks in Washington, Mount Rainier National Park, North Cascades National Park, and Olympic National Park http://directory.localriding.com/%cat_tags%/ en-us The Washington State National Barrel Horse Association website, providing race schedules, times, race changes, events, rule books, entry forms, photos and more. http://www.wanbha.com/ 1.00 Washington's largest club for the sport of reining with shows from Wenatchee to Port Angeles. The WRHA website provides Membership forms, show information, news, and standings. <br><br> WRHA Membership Advantages: 1. It gives you the ability to qualify and compete for the NRHA Affiliate Region Finals. 2. You will receive the Cascade Horseman monthly PLUS receive a 10% discount off ads that you run. Must mention that you are a WRHA member. 3. Receive WRHA newsletter. Keep abreast of the newest Club news. 4. Provide a forum for new ideas, suggestions, classes and prizes. YOU have a voice in the running of the WRHA shows. 5. Receive information on upcoming WRHA and other Reining Club events. 6. Multiple levels of competition from beginner to open classes. 7. Meet other's interested in horses, reining and reining competition. We're a FUN bunch of people! 8. Help maintain & promote WRHA's ability to provide quality shows. <br><br> WRHA is one of the PREMIERE NRHA Affiliate Clubs. Be a part of it all! http://wrha.net/ 1.00