horses

Guns, cowgirls, and horses it doesn’t get more exciting than that! Mounted Shooting is a fast growing sport that appeals to many riders. Like any new discipline, it’s important you take the time to properly learn the ins and outs. Mounted shooting has loud sounds and popping balloons, so your horse will definitely need some...

A track system like Paddock Paradise allows your horse to live more naturally. It also utilizes small acreage to its fullest! In this system, there’s an interior and exterior fence that create a track around the perimeter of your land. In the center, you’ll find grazing land, riding space, or even fields for other animals....

Patrick Sullivan is riding his horse, Gamilah, bareback and bridleless across country. “We’ve traveled 2,400 miles from California to Kentucky here, and we’re finishing at the Kentucky Horse Park,” he said. Gamilah is a “liberty horse,” which means Sullivan doesn’t use ropes, reins, a saddle or a bridle. The horses are trained to choose to...

A Foundation Quarter Horse is often called the original or real Quarter Horse. This breed of horse dates back to Colonial Virginia in the 1600s. They were versatile and very useful to the settlers. Nowadays, many ranchers prefer a horse with old school bloodlines. There are even two organizations that register these horses! Facts About...

Who loves Halloween? For those that get excited, this holiday is about the elaborate displays and decorations. It’s your chance to create a spooky world filled with headless horsemen, witches, and carved pumpkins. You and your barn buddies will have a blast decorating your horse barn! Here’s some fun pieces to include… This jumbo metal...

You’ve heard the saying, “one man’s junk is another man’s treasure”. Before you throw away an old, beaten Western saddle, consider repurposing it. There are plenty of creative ways to turn it into something useful. Not convinced yet? Check out these ideas for inspiration! Turn it into a saddle stool! How clever is that. These...

Many people ride alone. It can be hard to coordinate schedules to ensure you have a riding buddy. Unfortunately, it can be dangerous to ride without a friend. New technology has come out that allows you to stick a crash sensor on your helmet. Talk about a life saver! This device alerts your family if...

Anheuser-Busch announced the birth of their newest equine team member last month at Warm Springs Ranch in Boonville, Missouri, the breeding and training facility for the Budweiser Clydesdales. His name, which is spelled the same as the rapper Eminem, is after the first initials of his mom, Marcie, and dad, Myles. He’ll have to undergo...