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Horse Industry Alert – Western Justice
New language weaponizes the Horse Protection Act against innocent horse owners and will devastate the... -
If we don’t preserve our equestrian properties there might not be anywhere to ride in the future.Cover Story: The Future of Our Farms
Real Estate, Development, and the Fight for Our Farms By Taryn King We’re all feeling... -
Image Courtesy Nikki Alvin-Smith StudiosGrand Meadows Cares Series: Equine Gastric Ulcers – Are You On The Right Track?
Gastric ulcer treatment for equines runs the gamut from commercially and home-produced pastes and potions,... -
Photo Courtesy Robert Eversole - TrailMeisterTrail Savvy: Ode to the Crosscut Saw
A Tool for the Wilderness You’ve seen the old lumberjack photographs—two men in plaid holding... -
Photo Courtesy The Foundation for the HorseThe Foundation for the Horse Dedicates $10,000 to Support Feed and Hay Relief for Equines Impacted by Maui, Hawaii, Wildfires
More help needed; donations welcome to The Foundation’s Disaster Relief Fund The devastating wildfires that... -
Leaving for home in the wee hours of the morning from Sweet Pepper Ranch in Nampa, ID.From My Saddle: In Person
Recent Travel Brings Joy in Seeing Everyone at the Expos I hadn’t attended an expo... -
National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) Accredits the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor (PATH Intl. CTRI®) Certification
Denver, CO – The Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International is proud to announce the... -
Feature: How to Encourage, Help, and Keep Youth Interested in Horses
8 Strategies to Keep Riding Fun Last summer I began teaching a pair of young... -
Enter the COHS 2023 Senior Horse Essay Contest – Deadline to Enter is Aug 25th!
Share the story and photos of what makes your senior horse special for a chance... -
All Images Courtesy Colorado Horse RescueCelebrating Unbridled Potential
Another magical Mane Event at the Ranch is on the horizon! Colorado Horse Rescue (CHR)... -
Photo Courtesy Alayne BlickleFeature Story: First Aid for Horses on the Trail
Be Prepared to Care for Your Horse in Remote Areas By Alayne Blickle, Horses for... -
The staff of the American Horse Council: Emily Stearns (Health, Welfare & Regulatory Affairs Liaison), Brigid Shea (Government Affairs Liaison), Julie Broadway (President), Bailey McCollum (EWDC Data Analyst), Megan Arszman (Marketing & Communications) and Ashley Harkins (UHC Director).AHC Annual Conference Inspires and Spurs Action in Denver
WASHINGTON, D.C.— The American Horse Council (AHC) wrapped a trip out West with its 2023 Annual... -
Morris Animal Foundation Day declared by Gov. Jared Polis
Denver/June 15, 2023 – Colorado Gov. Jared Polis has proclaimed June 15 as Morris Animal... -
Madison Seamans, MS DVM (left) with Karen at the Rocky Mountain Horse Expo. Photo credit: Wendy CroneyFrom My Saddle: What If?
Join Us in Supporting the Horse Industry It’s been fun going back to the expos.... -
Equine Wellness: Veterinarian Perspectives from the Birthing Barn
Five Common Signs of Trouble By Tony Hawkins, DVM, Valley Vet Supply Technical Service Veterinarian... -
The Berkey Travel water purifier is a gravity fed water filter. Photo Courtesy Robert Eversole. www.bigberkeywaterfilters.comTrail Savvy: How to Purify Water
Avoid Waterborne Disease in Remote Areas This isn’t the stone age, and we’re civilized. We... -
A good tractor with a bucket on it can do a lot of the heavy lifting around an equine property. Photo by Kim Roe.Small Farm Makeover: Essential Equipment for Farm and Ranch
The Tools I Can’t Live Without Having horses at home is wonderful. We can fuss... -
Beautiful Ranch/Vacation/2nd Home – Divide, CO
Beautiful ranch/vacation/2nd home just waiting for you! Come check out a rare gem with a... -
Speakers Set and Registration Open for the 2023 AHC National Issues Forum
What can you learn in three days? Learn eco-friendly practices for your barn. Learn how... -
Tragic news from Churchill Downs: More horses euthanized Saturday, following races at site of the Kentucky Derby
WASHINGTON (May 6, 2023) — Kitty Block, president and CEO of the Humane Society of the... -
Image Courtesy IEAIEA to Continue Mission and Legacy of Junior Essex Troop of Calvary
Friday, March 31, 2023 (Columbus, Ohio) – The Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) is pleased to announce their partnership... -
From My Saddle: A Restart in Colorado
Grateful for New Friends and Old Lately I’ve been missing my family and friends in... -
from Robert EversoleTrail Savvy: Back Country Packing
(Photo Caption: Leading a short string under the Chinese Wall in Montana’s Bob Marshall Wilderness.... -
Photo Courtesy Kim Roe, Blue Gate FarmFeature Story: Spring Horse Health Priorities
Equine Wellness Assessments Should be Done Before the Busy Riding Season In many ways, spring... -
Abby Pacheco is a multi-faceted Western trainer based in Colorado Springs. Credit: Betz Equine PhotographyTrainer Profile: Abby Pacheco
Heart 2 Horse Allows This Western Trainer to Combine Her Expertise in Equine Massage Therapy... -
Trail Savvy: “Don’t Pass the Jigger Boss” and Other Unwritten Rules of Trail Riding
(Photo Caption: “Our merry band of mule enthusiasts enjoyed time spent around the campfire as... -
Media Barn: The Horse Is My Teacher
By Van Hargis Trafalgar Square Books announces the release of The Horse Is My Teacher by Van... -
Jessica Pancost finds emotion, ego, and time can make or break your efforts at training your horse.Trainer’s Corner: Philosophy on Training Mindset
By Jessica Pancost Consider These Three Elements for Every Ride One hot-button topic I’ve seen... -
COHS publisher Karen Pickering is enjoying getting to know her knew partner, ChipFrom My Saddle: New Beginnings With a New Horse
I Never Thought I’d Find the Right Horse Again As I’m writing this, today was... -
2023 AHP Equine Media Student Award Application Deadline Date is February 14, 2023
2023 AHP Equine Media Student Award applications and guidelines are available https://www.americanhorsepubs.org/equine-media-student-award/ Applicants for the 2023... -
Cover Story: Welcome to the 2023 Rocky Mountain Horse Expo
Get an Inside Look at the Event All Horse Lovers Anticipate Provided by Rocky Mountain... -
Haygain Sales to Support World Horse Welfare through December
Nov. 7, 2022. Lambourn, England – Haygain is proud to announce the contribution of 2% of... -
Mustang Heritage Foundation’s Neck Tag November
We dubbed last month Neck Tag November and, all month long, we invited you to... -
Photo courtesy Alys CulhaneOnline Exclusive: Eating Crow
A Winter’s Lesson The phrase “to eat crow” brings to mind the image of an... -
Courtesy of Horizon StructuresHorizon Structures Presents Series: Life As The Showrunner On Your New Horse Farm Project
Every creative project needs a showrunner. Did you know that even the familiar decision-making positions... -
Graphics Courtesy Equine GuelphThe Impact of Antibiotics on the Equine Gut
The thinking on how we use antibiotics is changing in the world of medicine especially... -
From My Saddle: Great Summer Events
(Photo Caption: Lindsey Thomas rode HF Shiney Surprise to win the Ron Williams Youth Traveling... -
Horses and Equine Media Make a Cool Career! Applications are now open for the 2023 AHP Equine Media Student Award 2023 AHP Equine... -
Feature Story: Horsey Holiday Giving
This Holiday Season, Give Back to the Industry You Love Locally to Support Horses and... -
Image Courtesy Idaho Horse ExpoIdaho Horse Expo 2023
The 37th annual Idaho Horse Expo will be held April 7-9, 2023 at the Ford... -
Image Courtesy NRCHANational Reined Cow Horse Association Gains Its First Three Million Dollar Rider
PILOT POINT, Texas – The National Reined Cow Horse Association (NRCHA) gained its first Three... -
Stem Cells Under Investigation as a Possible Future Treatment for Equine Asthma
Heaves is known as a disease that can leave a horse struggling to breathe, ending... -
Allison’s son helping with winter chores. Photo by Allison Trimble.Willfully Guided: Baby, It’s Cold Outside – Tips for Winter Horse Care
This morning it was a balmy 27 degrees at the barn. We worry about mud... -
Rutgers Equine Science Center Launches 2022 Equine Needs Assessment Survey
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. – What is most important to members of the equine industry? To... -
Horse Help Course Offers Assistance to Horse Owners Everywhere
Do you need a rescue for your rescue horse? Or, perhaps looking for some “super”... -
Regional Equine Entities Join Forces for Community Benefit
The Colorado Horse Source is proud to announce that it will serve as the official... -
Release, timing, calm attitude, and patience make all the difference when starting colts.Trainer’s Corner: Ken McNabb’s Colt-Starting Tips
Author: Ken McNabb Get Started on the Right Foot In my three-week certification series, I... -
2022 National Reined Cow Horse Association Snaffle Bit Futurity® Set to Break Records
On October 6, the 2022 National Reined Cow Horse Association Snaffle Bit Futurity®, presented by... -
“Digital horse sales has overtaken conventional sales channels” Leading online horse market ehorses helps you to enter the digital market
Well things have certainly changed. COVID no doubt helped the online sale barns. I still... -
A horse trailer was only one part of the caravan it took to move our lives from Washington to Colorado.From My Saddle: Starting Over at 59
My move to Colorado wasn’t easy, but it was worth it. April 12, 2021, I... -
Morris Animal Foundation Funds Next Generation of Scientists Through its Veterinary Student Scholar Program
DENVER/September 21, 2022 – Continuing its commitment to funding the next generation of veterinary researchers, Morris... -
Images Courtesy Robert Eversole, TrailMeisterTrail Savvy: The 10 Trail-Riding Essentials
Pair these tools with common sense for a great ride. Back in the early 1930s,... -
Queen Elizabeth is shown a horse by renowned trainer Monty Roberts. The late regent was a patron of Mr. Roberts’ Join-Up International, which provided the photo.Statement on the Death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
Marty Irby, world champion equestrian and head of animal welfare group, praises late sovereign’s care... -
Photo Courtesy Karen Pickering, NWHS/COHSMustang Discovery Ride – Event held 8/5/22
Meet the Mustang Event hosted by Jeff & Teri Hall in Castlerock CO Lisanne Fear... -
Equine Heritage Foundation’s Heritage Ride & Day at the Races in Colorado!
This is your chance to win prizes, ride on a racetrack, ride through obstacles, and... -
Extreme Mustang Makeover Fort Worth
Extreme Mustang Makeover, a production of the Mustang Heritage Foundation, returns to Fort Worth, TX,... -
Mike Cervi named 2022 Legend of ProRodeo
Hall of Fame stock contractor will be honored at Wrangler Gold Buckle Gala Nov. 28... -
Heat Stress, Part 3: Managing Cattle in Warm Weather
By Tony Hawkins, DVM, Valley Vet Supply Technical Service Veterinarian In Parts 1 and 2,... -
Trail Savvy: Do-It-Yourself Portable Electric Fence
Try this inexpensive reliable means of containing your horses on your next backcountry trip. Horse... -
2021 Triangle Fall Sale high seller, Driving Miss Em (Woody Be Tuff-Swing Thru The Drive by Hydrive Cat), selling for $90,000. Photo Courtesy AQHA.Fall Triangle Horse Sale
The 43rd annual Triangle Fall Horse Sale, which recently changed ownership, is slated for the... -
Heat Stress, Part 2: Horse Safety During Hot Weather
By Tony Hawkins, DVM, Valley Vet Supply Technical Service Veterinarian In Part 1 of this... -
From My Saddle: A New Editor for Colorado Horse Source
Two magazines and counting for Colorado’s newest regional horse magazine! When I started on this... -
Heat Stress, Part 1: Keeping Your Dogs Safe
By Tony Hawkins, DVM, Valley Vet Supply Technical Service Veterinarian Heat can have a devastating... -
Photo Credit: Terri Goon, Colorado Horse Rescue🔥CONTEST CLOSED -STAY TUNED FOR OUR WINNERS🔥
Tell Us About Your Senior Horse – Win $500!The quirkier the better – Two $500 prize gift baskets from Farnam! Every senior horse... -
Photo Courtesy Julie Goodnight Media‘Making Great Strides’: 4-H Youth Spend the Day with Julie Goodnight
Recently an enthusiastic group of young 4-H members had an experience they won’t soon forget... -
Industry News: AQHA and APHA Match Stride in New Collaboration
The two largest equine breed registries in the world have come together in a unique... -
Colorado Horse Council Needs Committee Members
Become part of the development and growth of Colorado’s equine industry. The Colorado Horse Council... -
Unclear is Unkind: Approach Training from the Horse’s Perspective
How horses learn and how many people think they learn are often at odds. SALIDA,... -
The Loss of a Horse – Remembering Good Times with April
The July-August edition of Colorado Horse Source will feature an in-depth look at equine euthanasia,... -
Image from CNN's April 2022 story reporting 'life-threatening" conditions for military horsesCall to Action: Write Congress to Release Funding in Support of the Old Guard
Several weeks ago, the American Horse Council was made aware of some concerns regarding the... -
American Horse Council 2022 Annual Conference Highly Successful – Watch Recap
(Washington, D.C., June 10, 2022): The American Horse Council hosted a highly successful 2022 Annual... -
Take Julie Goodnight’s Quiz to Learn your Horse’s Skill Set for Training
Find a Horse’s Present Skills to Set the Right Training Goals for the Future SALIDA,... -
United Horse Coalition Raffle to Help At-Risk Horses
Hosted by American Horse Council Foundation, Grand Prize is White Stallion Ranch Stay in Arizona... -
An Interview with Drew Doggett about his new book, WILD: The Legendary Horses of Sable Island
I recently had the privilege of reviewing this beautiful new book. It’s stunning, breathtaking... -
For some horses, temperature drops bring the onset of relentless hoof pain. Photo by Kim RoeWinter Hoof Pain – A Temporary but Serious Issue for Some Horses
Article by Eleanor M. Kellon, VMD for ECIR Group Inc. Frozen and lumpy ground can... -
20 Holiday Gift Ideas for the Horse Lover in Your Life!
20 Last Minute Gift Ideas! Imagine finding the perfect give for the horse lover in... -
Ask the Expert: Horse Has Too Much Go on the Trail
Q: I have a mare that has a lot more go than anything else. After... -
©Adobe Stock ImageNo Excuses! Education and Training Progress Can Continue During a Pandemic
Does the pandemic have you feeling stuck in your riding? Do you long for some... -
“It gives you a good feeling,” says Herb Bork when describing seeing his creations in use. Photo by Robert EversoleBork Saddlery Hardware – Ancient Technique and Years of Labor Perfecting Metal Saddle Parts
Mountains of bronze dust stand as testament to years spent crafting saddle hardware. A mound... -
©NWHS PhotoAsk the Expert: How Do I Deal With a Herd Bound Horse?
Q: My question has a bit of a back story. I have one mare and...
