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Kentucky Derby Diary: Bethany Taylor With Coal Battle

admin — Tue, 29 Apr 2025 15:43:59 +0000

Bethany Taylor spoke of the thrill of her first Derby experience and provided insight into the youngster that has taken the small Louisiana-based stable to great heights as part of a diary written with Tom Pedulla for America's Best Racing:

Taking a Big Bite Out of Equine Dentistry

admin — Wed, 16 Apr 2025 13:00:00 +0000

Equine dentistry is a complex subject, but Dr. Matt Moskosky breaks down the must-know issues for horse owners.

To eat is to live, no matter the species. Humans take care of their teeth daily, spend money and time caring for the teeth in pets like dogs and cats, and most horse owners make at least a yearly appointment to have their horse’s teeth looked at by a veterinarian.

Calving Season in Montana

admin — Fri, 11 Apr 2025 13:37:24 +0000

Penning and Working Wild Ones

admin — Tue, 08 Apr 2025 16:00:00 +0000

Where the Teton River comes out of the Rockies in northern Montana, there’s a high ridge to the north with a scattered growth of low, twisted cedar dotting it, and beyond that ridge in a wide, treeless flat, a stone foundation for a house, some long, low log-stables and the last of a set of pole-corrals. This is all that marks the site of the old Hoy place, a ranch with a history.

Wilderness Rides

admin — Mon, 07 Apr 2025 17:00:00 +0000

Will they become history or remain a reality?

Have you ever seen a horse climb a tree? Some of you, like myself, may have been riding one that has tried it when spooked by a noisy, mechanical “thing” on a narrow forest trail where there was no place to go but up. Chances are that if you have escaped such an experience so far, you will have it to look forward to one of these days.

The Devil Is in the Details

admin — Wed, 02 Apr 2025 15:21:17 +0000

Even the simplest of tasks during foaling season come with their own set of complexities and surprises.

After years of walking around my place in the dark of night, checking mares every two hours intermittently until the last one of the season foaled, I finally did it. I bought a camera to connect to my phone to film their foaling pens.

Art of the Cowgirl

admin — Wed, 02 Apr 2025 15:06:36 +0000

The view from my side of the fence was something special.

The women who competed or sold horses at the seventh annual Art of the Cowgirl this past February definitely had the best seat in the house. It’s pretty tough to beat the experience of riding, roping, showing or selling a good horse in the Arizona winter sunshine — especially when the alternative was chopping ice and pitching hay back home.

Trailer Loading

admin — Mon, 24 Mar 2025 16:39:29 +0000

When it comes to loading a horse in a trailer, there are only two things you need: straight and forward.

Think about loading your horse like this — if you point your horse at a trailer, and the horse stays straight and then goes forward on cue, he has to go into the trailer. If you have straight and forward, in theory, you can get any horse into any trailer as long as it’s physically possible for the horse.

The Up & Up

admin — Sat, 15 Mar 2025 15:05:05 +0000

Symptoms of healthy, happy horses

Information on horse health is so important — one article can be the difference in recognizing a life-threatening issue. That said, the information can be overwhelming and full of warnings that get an understandable concerned reader fearing the worst. For the worried reader, here are a few signs your horse is happy, healthy and thriving, according to the folks at Blue Cross, a charity organization focused on animal quality of life and welfare.

My Friend Gene

admin — Fri, 14 Mar 2025 17:08:55 +0000

Sometimes, great horsemanship is best recognized when it’s a journey, not the destination. My friend Gene Armstrong was living proof of this.

There are a lot of titles that encompass greatness in our industry:

World’s Greatest Horseman
World’s Greatest Cowgirl
World Champion This That and The Other
Futurity Champion
Timed Event Champions
Record Breakers
Master Artists

And the list continues.

Riding the Wave: The Rise of Equestrian Communities

admin — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 14:27:57 +0000

The Growth of Equestrian Communities: A New Era of Horse-Friendly Living

In recent years, equestrian communities have experienced a surge in popularity, with more people seeking to combine their passion for horses with a rural or suburban lifestyle. These communities are designed specifically for horse owners, offering both a space to live and the facilities to care for their horses.

Natural Disasters Tips

admin — Mon, 10 Mar 2025 17:22:47 +0000

If the weather were perfect year-round with just the right amount of rain, sunshine, heat and cold, more people would likely own livestock. Unfortunately, in our world, the only certain thing about the weather is how unpredictable it can be. Floods, severe storms, wildfires and arctic blasts seem to be occurring more frequently, and if you are not prepared, the consequences could be dire.

Morris Communications Takes the Reins of the NRS Event Center

admin — Fri, 07 Mar 2025 20:59:00 +0000

Continuing its commitment to robust growth for western sports and lifestyle, Morris Communications is proud to enter a long-term relationship with National Roper’s Supply to operate and develop the events center and its guest accommodations. The Ranch at NRS is located alongside the primary NRS storefront in Decatur, Texas.

The Young-Outlaw Ranch

admin — Wed, 05 Mar 2025 19:52:06 +0000

First-generation rancher Josh Young is bringing innovation to his direct-to-consumer operation in North Carolina.

It’s not easy managing a ranch full of animals by yourself, especially when you’re a firefighter full time. It’s even more challenging when you’re building your knowledge base as you build your operation. But Josh Young has figured out a system that allows his livestock to thrive. His place in Dudley, North Carolina, is called Young-Outlaw Ranch, and he raises beef cattle on pasture, finished with local grain, and processed nearby.

Worst Camp Cooks

admin — Mon, 17 Feb 2025 22:12:04 +0000

In ’11, I hired on at the 06 ranch in Fort Davis, Texas. Spring and fall works, and there was Marcos’ cooking. Marcos may be one of the best cooks I’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting. He grew up on the 06 wagon, learning from his uncle Ramon, who cooked on the 06 for a quarter century. There were perfect pancakes at 4 a.m. cooked in the dark, the best fried chicken you’ve ever had, and (after days of wondering what was in the small covered saucepan by the fire) the best Mexican hot cocoa to dollop in your coffee for the day.