Small Farm Makeover: Horizon Structures Presents Series: Fire Safety in the Barn

Horizon Structures Presents Series Fire Safety
Photo courtesy of Horizon Structures.

Overlooked Farm Practices Can Be Dangerous Fire safety in the barn often involves common concerns such as moisture content of hay and its storage, providing evacuation plans and emergency services contact numbers, 24/7 illuminated exit signs, smoke alarms, fire extinguishers, removal of cobwebs from light fixtures, no smoking signs, keeping …

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New & Noteworthy: 2023 Citizen of the West

Citizen of the West
The National Western Stock Show is proud to name Matthew Mead its 2023 Citizen of the West.

Former Wyoming Governor Matthew Mead is the 2023 Citizen of the West. The National Western Stock Show proudly announces former Wyoming Governor Matthew Mead as the 2023 Citizen of the West. This prestigious award recognizes those who embody the spirit and determination of the Western pioneer—a true representative of Western …

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Trainer Profile: Abby Pacheco

Abby Pacheco is a multi-faceted Western trainer based in Colorado Springs. Credit: Betz Equine Photography

Heart 2 Horse Allows This Western Trainer to Combine Her Expertise in Equine Massage Therapy With a Vibrant Training Business What’s your name, and where do you train horses? My name is Abby Pacheco and I train horses at Heart 2 Horse in Colorado Springs. I’ve been in business for …

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Trainer’s Corner: Philosophy on Training Mindset

Jessica Pancost finds emotion, ego, and time can make or break your efforts at training your horse.

By Jessica Pancost Consider These Three Elements for Every Ride One hot-button topic I’ve seen in the horse industry lately is the mindset you bring to the table training horses. As a trainer myself, I’d like to explore three particular subcategories of my own personal mindset I bring to the …

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From My Saddle: New Beginnings With a New Horse

New Horse
COHS publisher Karen Pickering is enjoying getting to know her knew partner, Chip

I Never Thought I’d Find the Right Horse Again As I’m writing this, today was our first trail ride. My new horse, Hersheys Chocolate Chip (Chip), was quite a find. Riding through the trails at Homestead Park was so enjoyable. Chip was quiet, eager, and a joy to ride. I …

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