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Book Review: The Gratitude Shift: A Simple Path to Find More Peace and Joy

The Gratitude Shift

By Kylene and Aaron Montgomery In a world that often pulls us toward stress, negativity, and distraction, The Gratitude Shift: A Simple Path to Find More Peace and Joy offers a refreshing and practical guide to embracing gratitude as a lifelong practice. Through inspiring personal stories, insightful reflections, and actionable … Read More

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A Season of Change

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Life is About the Journey Many things are changing for me right now—changes in the publishing industry, changes in my life circumstances, and yes, there are a few disappointments. I’m not where I thought I’d be at this stage in my life. I’m learning it’s all about my choices. No … Read More

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Local Youth Earn Chance to Represent Colorado on National Stage

4-H Horse Judging Team
L-R: Madison Guerrero, Rhiannon McDermid, Mattea McQueen & Sophia Block

Fort Collins, Colo. – The Boulder County 4-H Horse Judging Team earned the privilege of representing Colorado 4-H at multiple national competitions during the next year with a hard-fought reserve state championship in a very close contest at the Colorado State 4-H Conference. The annual competition was held in conjunction … Read More

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Built, Not Broken

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A Safe Trail Horse Feels Free to Think For generations, the goal of horse training was to get a horse “broke.” Broke to ride, broke to lead, and broke to behave. But what if I told you I disagree with the whole premise? Historically, breaking a horse meant precisely what … Read More

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Bigger, Bolder, and Even Better This Fall – Plus, an Epic Win for Our Lead Instructor!

Cowgirl Capable

After thoughtful conversations and a whole lot of reflection, we’ve made the decision to shift our energy from Spring to Fall and turn this year’s retreat into something even more powerful. We’re excited to announce that the Fall 2025 Cowgirl Capable Retreat will be bigger, bolder, and open to even … Read More

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Cal Expo Makes the Difficult Call to Suspend Thoroughbred Horse Racing for 2025 California State Fair

California State Fair

(SACRAMENTO, CA) – With great sadness, the California Exposition & State Fair announces the suspension of live thoroughbred horse racing for the 2025 California State Fair. The legacy of thoroughbred horse racing has been an enduring part of the State Fair, beginning in 1854, when the first live races were … Read More

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Champion Eventer Mai Baum will Retire at The Event at Rebecca Farm

The Event at Rebecca Farm
Mai Baum and Tamie Smith won the Land Rover Kentucky Three Day Event at the CCI5*-L division in 2023, breaking a 15-year absence of Americans from the top of that prestigious podium.

Massive Party Planned for the “Magic Carpet”  Competitors and fans at The Event at Rebecca Farm will celebrate the remarkable career of Mai Baum, as the 2023 Defender Kentucky 5* Champion and veteran Team USA star runs his last competition.  Now in its 24th year, The Event at Rebecca Farm takes … Read More

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Cornell Equine Advancing Research, Training and Community for Horse Health

Cornell Equine
Cornell Equine Park. Image Courtesy Len Johnson

ITHACA, N.Y. – A new Cornell initiative aims to make a positive impact on horses worldwide. Cornell Equine is a university-wide collaboration between equine researchers, educators, practitioners and athletes at the College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM), the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) and Cornell University Athletics and was launched at … Read More

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The Event at Rebecca Farm starts Wed, July 16, 2025

The Event at Rebecca Farm
2024 CCI4*-L champions, Jennie Brannigan and Pascal. Photo: Shannon Brinkman

The Best Heading West Thursday, July 10. Kalispell, Montana: Known in the equestrian world as “the Western Wonderland,” The Event at Rebecca Farm brings top competitors from throughout North America to Kalispell. Presented by non-profit Montana Equestrian Events, Inc., The Event runs Wednesday, July 16 through Sunday, July 20, 2025. … Read More

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