equine

A Communion Of Spirits

February 4, 2019
From ponies to Percherons, from mustangs to mules, equines and their riders convened in Rancho Murieta, Calif., this past October to learn from master horseman Eitan Beth-Halachmy, from each other, and to compete in the 2018 Cowboy Dressage World Gathering and Finals. The discipline of Cowboy Dressage, with its emphasis on building a relationship of...

Behind The Scenes At The WNFR With Ivy Conrado

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January 24, 2019
If you’re already having Wrangler National Finals Rodeo (WNFR) withdrawals, we’ve got the cure! The COWGIRL team met up with Ivy Conrado, one of the fifteen barrel racing contestants who competed in the Thomas & Mack last year, in Las Vegas to film her behind the scenes before the first round of the WNFR. We also...

The Unspoken Bond Between Horse And Rider

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December 24, 2018
The bond between a horse and human is quite different than a bond between a human and dog, or a human and cat. People ask much more of horses than they ask of households pets. No other animal in the world is asked to perform as mentally complicated tasks as a horse completes while trucking...

7 Professional's Choice Products You'll Want To Find Under The Christmas Tree

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December 20, 2018
‘Tis the season to buy more tack for your horses! Here are seven products from Professional’s Choice that you’re going to want to unwrap on Christmas morning! Cowboy Braided Rope Halter, $40; profchoice.com 1200D Winter Blanket, $140; profchoice.com Professional’s Choice Western Saddle Case, $84; profchoice.com Professional’s Choice Ice Boots, $83; profchoice.com VenTECH Elite Sports Medicine Boots,...

Karl Cook and Kaley Cuoco Are Living In Equestrian Paradise

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November 27, 2018
Newlyweds Karl Cook and Kaley Cuoco are a match made in heaven! The talented duo are both avid equestrians and have learned how to perfectly balance their passion for riding with their busy lives. The two bonded over horses, so it only makes sense that they have an equestrian facility fit for a king and...

10 Incredible Photos Of Sergeant Reckless, The Most Decorated War Horse In History

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November 27, 2018
I have a fascination with famous horses in history, and one of my absolute favorite horses is the iconic Sergeant Reckless. She was a symbol of the heroic actions that took place throughout the Korean War, and her impact can be seen in these photos that were taken of her during and after the war....

An Adventure Of A Lifetime: Herding The Buffalo Of Antelope Island

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November 9, 2018
  There are a lot of things that a cowgirl can do to keep herself plugged into the Western scene.  She can attend rodeos, learn to line dance, two-step, or go to a country-western concert. Then there are the equestrian-related activities, such as trail riding, pole bending, barrel racing, etc.  A gal may even get...

See Why Big Sky Mohair Cinches Are A Must Have

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November 8, 2018
Cinches don’t have to be boring, thanks to Big Sky Mohair Cinches! “Big Sky Mohair Cinches was born out of necessity- a horse at the therapeutic riding program where they work required a 42″ cinch- a tough size to find! Their goal is to create a highly useable piece of tack that is as functional as...

See This Cowgirl Transform Into The Headless Horseman!

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October 30, 2018
Not many cowgirls can say they’ve had the chance to dress up as the infamous Headless Horseman, but Kellie Rettinger, owner of Whispery Pines Percherons, has! Her story of how she came upon the opportunity to dress up as the spooky mythical character is the perfect Halloween tale for horse lovers. “I received a phone...
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