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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, …
Settling into a New Life in Colorado Horse Country After nearly 1,500 miles on the road, we had finally arrived in Colorado. The horses were unloaded, the living quarters became our temporary home, and the boxes seemed endless. While the journey itself was behind us, the real work was just …
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 …
Every horse owner has days when plans don’t go as expected. Whether it’s a packed schedule, difficult conditions, or a lack of motivation, it’s easy to feel like you’re falling behind. The good news is that meaningful progress doesn’t always come from doing more. It often comes from simply doing …
A Conversation with Taryl O’Shea, CEO of the Arabian Horse Association Across Colorado and throughout the West, horses continue to play an important role in our lifestyle, communities, and traditions. Yet like many areas of the horse industry, Arabian horse enthusiasts are facing challenges related to rising costs, accessibility, and …
Company Name: VolunteeRanch LLCContact: Ignasi Gracia, FounderPhone: (407) 639-9743Email: [email protected] How and why did you get started in business? VolunteeRanch was created to help horse and cattle ranches across the U.S. and Canada get an extra hand with daily ranch life, at no cost. Many ranches need help with everyday work such as feeding, …
The part of the journey that tests you—and your decisions Traveling with horses across multiple states is challenging enough. Add unpredictable spring weather in Colorado and the plains, and things can change quickly. What started as a carefully planned trip turned into one of the most stressful travel experiences I’ve …
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 …
When life calls you away, a simple plan at home makes all the difference Traveling when you have horses is never simple—especially here in Colorado. Between unpredictable weather, dry conditions, and the distance between services in some areas, leaving home takes a little more thought. There are always arrangements to …
