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Lessons from Hardwoods and Horses Few things ground me like the smell of freshly planed wood or a sun-warmed saddle. Both promise hard work and quiet satisfaction. Each time I smooth a piece of Osage orange or saddle up Ruger for a ride into the high country, I’m reminded about …
Steamboat Springs, Colo. (February 13, 2025) – Vista Verde Ranch, a luxury guest ranch nestled in the Elk River Valley north of Steamboat Springs, is more than a beautiful mountain retreat—it’s a place with a rich history, deep roots, and a timeless connection to the land. Open seasonally for guests …
The Mustang Ambassador Program partners trained Mustangs with regional youth to provide navigational tools, a MAP to help them learn necessary leadership skills for success. Learning how to care for horses, natural horsemanship and riding skills during the Monday through Friday 9-4 summer programs.Leadership skills include responsibility, communications, problem-solving, relationships, …
Where Tradition Meets Adrenaline! (LEADVILLE, COLO, February 4, 2025) – Mark your calendars for the 77th installment of the historic Leadville Ski Joring event, set to captivate spectators on March 1-2, 2025. This exhilarating competition features skilled horses pulling daring skiers through a course adorned with gates, jumps, and rings. …
Helmet Use Reduces Likelihood of Severe Injury I respect that everyone has their own comfort level and makes their own choices. In many ways, safety is like climbing a ladder—we all choose the rung we’re most comfortable with. For some, that might mean wearing a helmet every time they ride. …
The 48th Annual American Youth Horse Council Symposium, will be held April 11-23, 2025, in Tucson, Arizona. A highly anticipated annual event for horse enthusiasts, this gathering unites teens and adult leaders from all corners of the equine industry for three days of engaging demonstrations, hands-on workshops, insightful discussions, educational …
Change is the One Sure Thing I’ve enjoyed 30 years publishing the Northwest Horse Source. It’s been a dream career, and I’m truly blessed to work in an industry I love. While it’s never been lucrative financially, it’s been rich in experience, friendships, travel, and more. From horse shows to …
Vista Verde Ranch – A Place to Ride, Relax and be Pampered My friend Wendy and I arrived at Vista Verde Ranch, north of Steamboat Springs, Colorado, at 5:00 p.m. on October 31, 2024. We drove up to the lodge, decorated with pumpkins and chrysanthemums, and were greeted by a …
Treasured Tools of the Trade On my farm I rely on mechanical and electronic equipment every day to keep the place running. My tractor, arena drag, coffee pot, wheelbarrow and manure fork, and the computer I’m typing on will all eventually wear out and break. Honestly, though, I have little …
