The Durango® Lady Rebel Pro™ Women’s Juniper Brown Western Boot is for women seeking durability and comfort. The boot is built with an outsole design and materials that help provide slip-resistance and traction on various surfaces. This boot has the Durango X-Pand System™ which is a hidden gore expansion for … Read More
A Great Farrier is a Horse Owner’s Best Friend My mule Ellie kicked my farrier, Alex. It was a stark reminder of my oversight as I hadn’t upheld my end of the bargain and had neglected to train her appropriately. That was a few years ago, and I’ve learned a … Read More
The fastest growing event in rodeo will take place November 27–30 at the Inaugural Kimes Ranch Million $ Breakaway held at WestWorld in Scottsdale, Arizona. An unprecedented million-dollar purse will be paid out in a ten-round competition consisting of the top 10 breakaway ropers in the world standings plus 15 … Read More
Volunteer Efforts are Needed to Restore Burned Trails Unfortunately, wildfire racing across the landscape is a story that repeats itself every year. As forests burn, they take a toll on popular recreation areas and natural resources; wildfire recovery is becoming the norm for trail maintainers across the U.S. The devastation … Read More
Equine Facility Professionals are Hard Workers, Passionate, and (Maybe) Crazy A few years back a teenage student of mine asked, “What will happen to all these horse facilities owned by old women like you after you all die?” Ha! I was taken aback (to say the least). I was only … Read More
While some equestrians are fortunate to own, ride, and show world champion horses, the love and appreciation for our first ponies is something we never forget. The Horse Industry Podcast (horseindustrypodcast.com) has launched a new long-term project to capture the stories of first ponies through their “Registry of the Remarkables” … Read More
Keep Your Equines Safe and Where They Belong Few things are more important on a horse property than good fencing. Well-constructed, safe, effective fences give you the peace of mind to know your horses will stay home and add value to your property. Fencing represents a huge financial outlay, so … Read More
Free and Natural Insect Control One of my favorite times of year is the March/April time frame when swallows begin returning to the Pacific Northwest. These vivacious little birds overwinter in Central America and return to North America in time for the spring nesting season. These pretty little birds provide … Read More
Think Like a Buyer When Marketing Your Horse A friend of mine was recently in the market for a new horse, and she shared with me her frustrations about the choices some sellers make when presenting their horses. Carol Landt has been riding and training horses for decades. She’s an … Read More
The 38th annual Idaho Horse Expo, April 5–7 at Ford Idaho Horse Park in Nampa, Idaho, is an event perfect for anyone interested in anything horse. From dressage to colt starting, there’s something for everyone! This year’s featured clinicians are Ruben Villasenor and Ron McLoughlin. Villasenor believes in teaching horse … Read More
