Mark and Lee Bolender

02/15/2025

12/16/2024

“Bolender horses are finally home—yes, even Scooter! Words can’t fully capture the joy and gratitude we feel tonight. To have everyone safe and sound in their new barn is truly a blessing. Feeling so fortunate as we close out this special day. Goodnight, my horse barn family!”

11/02/2024

“Tonight, I’m reflecting on starting horses and how we’ve developed a technique to remove the fear, drama, and theatrics from their experience. Our approach combines natural horsemanship, good riding, and truly understanding the horse’s mind. By focusing on making each horse feel secure and building their trust from the beginning, we’re able to create a solid foundation for them. Out of the 87 horses we’ve started, only three have ever bucked. This method proves that, when you take the time to get into a horse’s mind, you can create a calm, confident partner who’s ready to work with you.”

11/02/2024

Attention Horse Friends!

We’re selling a huge collection of horse gear now that we’ve sold the farm! Downsizing from 32 stalls to just 5 means we have plenty of items up for grabs, including:

• Saddle pads
• Buckets
• Saddles & Bridles
• Blankets
• Boots (riding and stable)
• Shirts, jackets, and more!

If you’re interested in purchasing, please call Lee at 360-269-6156. Let’s find these items a great new home!

10/26/2024

For Sale: Brand New Colorado Saddlery Western Saddle – Model

• Brand: Colorado Saddlery Co., Est. 1945
• Model:
• Seat Size: 15”
• Condition: Brand new, excellent condition

This high-quality saddle from Colorado Saddlery Co. combines durability and craftsmanship. It features beautifully detailed tooling, a rich leather finish, and a comfortable 15” seat, perfect for both trail and arena use. Additional photos available upon request.

Price: $3,000 or best offer

Located in Silver Creek, WA. Contact 360-269-6156 for more information, additional pictures, or to schedule a viewing. Shipping available at buyer’s expense. Don’t miss out on this fantastic deal!

09/25/2024

Lee's whereabouts are anyone's guess, but one thing's certain - life is being lived to the fullest. Between constructing a new house, golfing, enjoying great food, and taking vacations, every moment counts. Anticipation builds for resuming Mountain Trail clinics and Expos next year; enjoy the photos .

08/18/2024

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07/29/2024

07/29/2024

Great time at Ladies Night Clinic with new and old friends! Kudos to Melanie and Chelsea Reeder for organizing.

07/22/2024

07/22/2024

Loved being back at the Horse Park .

07/20/2024

First clinic at Craterview Horse Park, formerly known as Bolender Horse Park, was a lot of fun!