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Ride Out of the Box
Ever notice toddlers
on Christmas morning? Cardboard boxes often provide them with more entertainment
than the gifts that came inside. Maybe you remember playing with cardboard
yourself, building a fort or trying to see if you can walk with a box on each
foot. Tap into that same... | read |
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Preparing Your Horse for the Long Haul
You probably think nothing of loading your horse in the
trailer, shutting the doors and taking off down the road. For most trips across
county lines, the haul is uneventful. But when you're traveling long distances,
you need to think and plan ahead.
The stress and
anxiety that your... | read |
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Brittany Hofstetter and Paco
In December 2005, Brittany (Bennett) Hofstetter was in Las Vegas
campaigning to become Miss Rodeo America. She never dreamed she'd be back in the
City of Lights just two years later with her barrel horse.
The former Miss Rodeo New Mexico wrapped up her pageantry career
as third runner-up to... | read |
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Avoid a Horse-Camp Disaster
Wildfires in the West. Heavy rains in the Midwest. Flash floods in
the Southwest. You've seen the destruction wildfires and torrential floods can
wreak, even when quick response and rescue are at hand. If you're horse camping, these extreme conditions can spell
disaster, especially if you're... | read |
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Tender-Footed Horse
We've all
known a tender-footed horse. Work over hard, rocky or rough surfaces makes the
horse obviously short-strided, while grassy or otherwise soft ground conditions
give him a noticeable improvement. Tender feet in horses have many causes, some of which
are preventable.
Some horses... | read |
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Winter Blanket Repair Tips
Horses are notoriously hard on their winter-wear blankets. Here's what you need on hand to make quick fixes in a pinch: A lighter: Use a standard lighter to melt frays and prevent small snags from turning into huge holes in blankets made of synthetic materials. Just make sure your horse isn't... | read |
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Finding Your Riding Rhythm
Recently
I have watched in wonderment as my friends' one year old daughter embarked on
the rather awkward, yet thoroughly exhilarating process of getting acquainted
with her own two feet. With the triumph of each wobbly step forward, she sounds
with glee as she teeters and sways her way... read |
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Heated Water Buckets Prevent Dehydration in Horses
Not surprisingly, when winter hits, your horse doesn't feel
much like drinking ice water either. In fact, the closer your horse's water is to
freezing temperature, the less he will be inclined to drink it. Yet it's
essential to keep your horse well hydrated during winter. Having your horse's... | read |
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Josh Lyons Accreditation Program Session II
12/01/2008 - 12/12/2008
Event Type: Reining
Eugene, OR
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50th Wrangler National Finals Rodeo
12/04/2008 - 12/13/2008
Event Type: Professional Rodeo
Las Vegas, NV
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Women LUV Horses
12/05/2008 - 12/07/2008
Event Type: Horse Expos
City of Industry, CA
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Way Down Upon the Suwannee River New Years Trail Ride
12/26/2008 - 12/31/2008
Event Type: Trail Rides
Live Oak, FL
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