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Carrie Ballantyne grew up in Southern California, but it is the people of the Mountain West—especially those engaged in traditional lifestyles tied to the land—who inspire her art.  Ranchers, ropers, Nevada buckaroos, old-timers, horse trainers, rodeo cowboys, children with their animals, a favorite model from the nearby Crow reservation: Her inspiration is as varied as...

Long gone are the days where farriers were middle-aged men. The farrier of today can be any age and any gender. Many cowgirls are drawn to this career with the promise of working directly with horses, flexible hours, and decent pay. The work isn’t easy, and definitely not for everyone, but for the strong-willed it...

If you’re one of the many horse lovers that has often dreamt of working in the equine industry, it might be time to earn a college degree in the subject. Colleges across the United States have programs specially designed to provide you the knowledge and resources to make a successful start with horses. From riding and...