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Equestrian Lifestyle
Moving with Horses – Part 3: When Things Don’t Go as Planned
Missed Parts 1 & 2?Start here: Before You Hit the Road Then read: Hitting the Road When Things Don’t Go as Planned The next morning, we planned to make it to a ranch near Laramie, Wyoming. The weather had turned cold, and we were already running later than expected. After … Read More
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Get it by EmailMoving with Horses – Part 2
So the journey began to get the horses over—my sweet mare April and our mini, Chloe. We planned on making the trek in three days. As with most plans involving horses, things didn’t go exactly as expected. As we loaded the horses for the first leg of the trip, I … Read More
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Get it by EmailMoving with Horses – Part 1: Before You Hit the Road
The preparation that can make-or break-your trip before you ever leave home It must have been about 2018 when I started getting the itch to move… somewhere, anywhere. We had lived on the place we bought from my parents since 1982. I’d actually lived on part of that property since … Read More
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Get it by EmailTraveling with Peace of Mind—Even When You Have Horses
A real-life reminder that preparation, community, and experience make all the difference when life doesn’t go as planned Traveling when you have horses is never simple. There are always arrangements to make—feed preparation, clear instructions, emergency contacts, and the constant question of who’s going to handle things while you’re gone. … Read More
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Get it by EmailFour Riders Discover the Icelandic Horse in New Documentary Film
Reykjavik, February 2026. A new documentary film from Horses of Iceland, Discovering the World of the Icelandic Horse, follows four experienced riders as they encounter the Icelandic horse for the first time, and attempt to master tölt in just five days. The participating riders — Annchen Augustine and Lena Wagner … Read More
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Get it by EmailEmergencies Never Happen at Convenient Times
Long Haired Chloe waiting for food
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Get it by EmailA Personal Lesson I Didn’t See Coming
Leaving Blaine, April 12, 2021 for Colorado
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Get it by EmailNew in Books: How to Be an Urban Cowgirl & Find Your Inner West
America’s cowgirl is an attitude, not a career. It’s all about showing up, working hard, and being true to yourself—all values required to work the land and safeguard the Western lifestyle. Maybe that explains why so many women everywhere identify with the cowgirl way—it’s all about loyalty, courage, strength, and … Read More
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Get it by EmailThe 40th Annual Idaho Horse Expo is April 3 – 5, 2026
Expo Brings Top Clinicians and Trainers to the Ford Idaho Horse Park in Nampa, Idaho The 40th Annual Idaho Horse Expo will be held April 3-5, 2026, at the Ford Idaho Horse Park in Nampa, Idaho. Horse lovers of all ages will want to attend this event. The Expo will … Read More
