From My Saddle: Range Riders are Doing Great Things in our Community

Range Riders

All-day Event Raises Funds for Military Families and Local Charities June 21, 2023 was a day to celebrate local military and their families. Each year, Colorado Springs Western Street Breakfast serves a delicious hot breakfast for just $5. This is hosted by the Pikes Peak Range Riders. It’s a huge …

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From My Saddle: In Person

Recent Travel Brings Joy in Seeing Everyone at the Expos I hadn’t attended an expo since March 2020 when I visited the Washington State Horse Expo for our sister publication, The Northwest Horse Source (NWHS). We were living in Washington and soon after Covid hit, the remaining expos were canceled. …

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From My Saddle: What If?

Support
Madison Seamans, MS DVM (left) with Karen at the Rocky Mountain Horse Expo. Photo credit: Wendy Croney

Join Us in Supporting the Horse Industry It’s been fun going back to the expos. By the time this magazine is published, I’ll have been to three trade shows over the spring. These shows energize me. I love the people, learning new things, and meeting industry leaders. The first expo …

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From My Saddle: New Beginnings With a New Horse

New Horse
COHS publisher Karen Pickering is enjoying getting to know her knew partner, Chip

I Never Thought I’d Find the Right Horse Again As I’m writing this, today was our first trail ride. My new horse, Hersheys Chocolate Chip (Chip), was quite a find. Riding through the trails at Homestead Park was so enjoyable. Chip was quiet, eager, and a joy to ride. I …

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From My Saddle: Great Summer Events

Colorado Horse

(Photo Caption: Lindsey Thomas rode HF Shiney Surprise to win the Ron Williams Youth Traveling Trophy at the 20223 RMRHA Summer Slide in July. Photo Credit: Colorado Horse Source) Getting to Know Colorado Horse People I had the privilege of visiting the Rocky Mountain Reining Horse Association (RMRHA) Summer Slide …

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