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Choosing the Right Horse Trailer: Start With Your Horse
From Trailheads to Horse Shows, Choose a Trailer That Fits Your Horse and Your Hauling Needs Whether you’re hauling to a Colorado trailhead, a show, a clinic, or simply down the road, the right horse trailer needs to work for both horse and owner. Brad Heath of Double D Trailers …
The Best Wreck Is the One You Never Had
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, …
Moving with Horses – Part 4: Arrival, Reality & Starting Over
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 …
From a Broken Leg to a New Way of Training Horses
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 …
Media Barn: Breaking Old Habits, Building New Trust
An excerpt from Secrets of the Horse, by Shelby Dennis If you’ve been yearning for a better understanding of your horse, the answer lies in learning more about how horses function as a species and the science behind their behavior. Developing more ethical training practices requires reflection on how the …
Small Steps Still Count
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 …
Making Compassionate End-of-Life Decisions for Horses
Few conversations in the horse world are harder than euthanasia. Most of us don’t want to think about it until we absolutely have to. We hope for more good days, more time, one more season. And because horses are so incredibly stoic, it can be difficult to recognize when they’re …
Shyloh Chelsea – Durango’s Newest Men’s Boot
The new men’s Shyloh Chelsea by Durango boots redefine modern Western style with a sharp, fashion-forward attitude. This silhouette blends rugged performance with elevated design, crafted from rich full-grain leather in a rich finish that transitions effortlessly from day to night. (Offered in Black Onyx, Roasted Chestnut and Distressed Brown …
Horse Camping Gets Easier When You Start Small
Horse camping can feel intimidating when you first start looking at all the gear, planning, and preparation involved. Between trailers, feed, water, containment systems, and keeping horses happy away from home, it’s easy to wonder if you’re forgetting something important. Honestly, most of us probably are at first. The good …