A Breakthrough Interactive Method for Alleviating Soreness, Strain, and Tension By Jim Masterson In this book, Jim Masterson, Equine Massage Therapist for the 2006, 2008, and 2010 USET Endurance Teams, and for equine clientele competing in FEI World Cup, Pan American, and World Games competitions, teaches a unique method of … Read More
Scholarship Recipient Katelyn Collins is an Undergraduate Equine Science Student at Texas Tech, Collegiate Rodeo Athlete, and 2024 Miss Rodeo Texas Teen Nelsonville, OH (August 15, 2024) – Honoring the spirit of the American cowgirl, Durango® Boots created a $30,000 undergraduate scholarship to be awarded to a young woman pursuing … Read More
Change is Good, Necessary, and Sometimes Hard Many of you are unaware that I moved to Colorado in 2021, but let me share some thoughts on the subject. I had been wanting change for several years. Living in the same place for 36 years I grew restless, looking for change. … Read More
Allow me to try and address some questions that came in asking about the optional registration fee that I rolled out a few days ago to accommodate the ladies who grew up hunting and shooting and asked for more of a camping/riding weekend. Optional Cowgirl Capable Registration Clarification: Ride-Only Option: For … Read More
Cowgirls, I’ve had a number of you ask about just riding and camping (hanging out on the ranch, hiking, fishing on Alta Lake, etc.) so I’m offering an optional registration and you can use the existing registration portal but only select either the $750 or the $500 payment. RENTING A RANCH … Read More
NEW 16-Dose Gel Tube Kaeco Equi-Mast® Gel is designed as an equine digestive aid to assist in maintaining a healthy equine gastrointestinal system and to support in the control of stomach ulcers. Ideal for race and performance horses and foals. Clinical Signs: The majority of horses with gastric ulcers do … Read More
How to Create an Easy-to-Catch Horse One of the more satisfying moments in horse ownership is standing at a field gate, calling your horse, and have him break into a canter and come joyfully to you. By contrast, it’s frustrating to find yourself walking after a sour-faced horse who turns … Read More
Equine Professionals Wear Many Hats Think of an airplane pilot. They train for years, are repeatedly tested, and then earn their wings. Now imagine if that pilot had to purchase the airplane, keep it running, pay for and install upgrades, keep the books, clean the garbage out from under the … Read More
Tips for Understanding Topo Maps Taking the time to look at a map before leaving the barn can help you plan the ride ahead. Understanding the basic parts of a map will help you “stay found” and know what’s ahead and around as you navigate safely from trailhead to viewpoint … Read More
Confirmed Case(s) – No Quarantine Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1Number Exposed: Unknown Horse 1: Age: 9Gender: GeldingBreed: Quarter HorseOnset of Clinical Signs: 7/25/2024Clinical Signs: febrile, muscle fasciculations, ataxic, increased respiratory rateConfirmation Date: 8/8/2024Horse Status: Affected And AliveVaccination Status: Vaccinated Comments: The fourth (4th) case of West Nile Virus in California in 2024 was confirmed in San Joaquin … Read More
