equine

Mules and horses share many similarities, and a few differences. Many ranchers rely on mules for their daily chores and workload. These crosses are able to keep up with the demands of farm life. They’re versatile, hard working, and easy keepers. Once you experience riding a mule, you’ll be hooked! They come in a wide...

Many horse lovers entertain the idea of becoming an equine veterinarian. These licensed animal health professionals work closely with horse patients and their owners. A normal day is quite busy with a range of duties performed. This field of work has a good job outlook and a decent salary. Follow along with a real vet...

When Kirstie saw the opportunity to add horses to COWGIRL X Kirstie Marie Photography, she jumped at it. It’s not often that COWGIRL has three models on a shoot, so we thought we’d give you the opportunity to meet the models, both four legged and two! Hail of a Princess, a.k.a. Brie “Hail Of A...

During this long season of quarantine and transition to a new way of doing everyday life, I, like many people, have taken time to count my blessings. I am truly thankful for good health, family and friends, and to still be gainfully employed. Unfortunately, the multitude of layoffs at my company has created a tidal...

We are not really sure what to call this perfect piece of paradise other than an equine farmhouse lodge! It’s got the wraparound porch like a farmhouse, all the finishing touches you would see in a Colorado lodge, and the bottom floor is customized for your horses! As if it wasn’t already perfect, there’s even...

Owning and training a wild horse is not for the faint of heart. According to the most seasoned professionals, training a wild horse takes more time than most expect. For horsewoman, horse clinician, and Western trainer Vivian Gabor, the task was one of the most difficult she’d ever undertook but also the most rewarding. In the...

Summer is a time to get outside and enjoy the blooming flowers and luscious green grass. But for horses, summer pasture can be dangerous, especially for those suffering from laminitis and metabolic diseases. While grass is a natural food source for equines, nonstructural carbohydrates (starches and sugars) are abundant in summer pasture and horses with...

Kim Bloomer grew up in Gainesville, Texas, at a time when everyone wanted to be a cowboy. Little did she know that she’d end up becoming a powerhouse executive for Bloomer Trailers, Official Trailer of the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo for six years running and, more recently, the Official Trailer of the PRCA. For Kim,...