Managing Plump, Bored Horses Means Rethinking Equine Husbandry With nearly 40 acres of pastures, fields, and woods, my place, Blue Gate Farm, sits on fertile soil and has plenty of water. Even in the hottest, driest summers the grass stays green without irrigation. I’ve spent thousands of dollars and many … Read More
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
Preparing Students for Success as Equine Body Workers What is your name and your business name? Mary Lou Langley of Langley Equine Studies. How and why did you get started in business? I got started in self-employment as a massage therapist because of my passion for better health care for … 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
Managing Emotional and Mental Stress in Horses for Improved Welfare by Mary Ann Simonds Renowned wild horse ecologist and equine behaviorist Mary Ann Simonds provides a practical soup-to-nuts manual for understanding how horses think, feel, learn, communicate, and interact with each other and with humans. Integrating over 30 years of … Read More
Have Clear Expectations and Good Communication Deciding to send your horse out for training is a huge commitment and financial expense. When you put your horse in training it’s important to define your expectations. Select a trainer who specializes in the discipline you’re interested in pursuing. For example, we train … 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
