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Dogs are truly man’s best friend and a joy to be around. I’ve belonged to numerous canids throughout my life and I have a soft spot for these most loyal of critters. It’s because I love my dogs that they don’t accompany me on trail rides, nor do they venture …
Half a point may not sound like much, but boy can they add up! In Mountain Trail competition, each time your horse nicks a pole it costs you half a point. You lose even more if they try to step around them! Whether poles are short or long, thick or …
By Cynthia McFarland There are as many different ways to make a career in the equine industry as there are colors of horses, and not all of them involve swinging a leg over a horse’s back. But for horse show announcer Darren Moore, his extensive personal experience as a rider …
Where does one begin to learn about farriery as a horse owner? Because of the sheer quantity of information available to us via the internet, it can be overwhelming for anyone to find answers to specific questions from reliable sources, let alone to start seeking when one doesn’t know the …
Not all those who wander are lost – J.R.R. Tolkien When I was 12 years old my sweet father took my sister and me on an epic six-week trip throughout the Western United States. We visited, camped, and backpacked in many of our country’s most beautiful public lands like …
Christmas Eve found me sitting on my steps wondering what 2021 would bring. I was still hoping that the print magazine was a possibility, but it wasn’t meant to be. We’ve now moved into a digital-only format. There are many exciting revisions with the online magazine, and it will be …
Quatro® Ranchero boots are the waterproof rubber chore boots the equine industry has been waiting for. These boots feature a comfortable footbed and a stirrup-friendly outsole. They’re comfortable enough to work in all day. They also give riders the ability to jump in the saddle and ride safely without having to …
The new WORX 12V Multifunction Jump Starter with LED Light is a compact starter that jumps 12-volt batteries for cars, motorcycles and other machines with 12V batteries. It also serves as a two-way charger for cell phones, tablets and other small electronics. And it weighs just a fraction over one pound. The portable …
It’s time to dream and plan again. Summer will soon be here and it’s our chance to get out in beautiful country on horseback. We need to see the stars, sit around the campfire, tell stories, and roast marshmallows. Let’s get saddle sore, make new friends, and see the best …
Expectations often become the anchors for how we evaluate opportunities and our own sense of happiness. They also make us fixate on what could or should have been, not what’s right in front of us.1 When reality doesn’t line up with our expectations, unhappiness, bitterness, and anxiety follow.2 These negative …
