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In between expos lately, I’ve been reading biographies of famous explorers. Whether you’re hauling to a trail ride, rodeo, clinic, or moving horses across the state, every trip begins long before you turn the key. The safest journeys aren’t a matter of luck—they’re the result of good preparation, thoughtful horsemanship, …
In the wake of the current outbreak of New World Screwworm in the United States, US Equestrian has released this guidance document containing valuable information for horse owners. The guide includes an overview of the screwworm’s life cycle and challenges, prevention and treatment strategies, and what to expect at a USEF-licensed show. Please be …
Veterinarian Dr. Jena Questen Shares How Positive Reinforcement Changed Her Approach to Horses—and Her Life When most horse owners think about training, they think about methods passed down through generations—lessons learned from parents, trainers, mentors, and friends. For veterinarian Dr. Jena Questen, founder of ResqRanch, a life-changing accident led her …
A lot of horse owners learn the hard way that not all fencing holds up to daily ranch life — or determined horses. If you’ve been weighing durability, safety, appearance, and long-term maintenance, this article brings up some things worth thinking about before you invest. There’s a reason more horse …
Sometimes a horse seems physically fine, but something still feels “off” — tension, resistance, unusual behavior, or slow recovery that’s hard to explain. That’s why more horse owners are becoming curious about energy healing and how it may support wellness, focus, and resilience alongside traditional care. Even if you’re skeptical, …
So the journey began to get the horses over—my sweet mare April and our mini, Chloe. We planned on making the trek in three days. As with most plans involving horses, things didn’t go exactly as expected. As we loaded the horses for the first leg of the trip, I …
The preparation that can make-or break-your trip before you ever leave home It must have been about 2018 when I started getting the itch to move… somewhere, anywhere. We had lived on the place we bought from my parents since 1982. I’d actually lived on part of that property since …
Dear Colorado horse community, The Colorado State Veterinarian’s Office is monitoring an outbreak of Equine Herpes Virus (EHV) / Equine Herpes Myeloencephalopathy (EHM) associated with barrel racing and rodeo-type events in Texas and Oklahoma between November 5–9. Several cases, including equine deaths, have been confirmed in those states. At this time, there …
During a disaster, not all animals fit in the back seat for evacuation, so veterinarians at Texas A&M provide helpful tips for owners with large animals. BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION — When a disaster is on the horizon, timely evacuation can become that much more challenging for owners whose horses and livestock …
New Documentary Honors Her Life’s Work in Animal Welfare From Karen Pickering, Northwest Horse Source Magazine Publisher Recently I had the privilege to interview Temple Grandin, a professor of Animal Behavior/Science at Colorado State University (CSU). She is an inspiration to many for the work she’s done as an advocate …
