4-H, Still Helping Grow Well-Rounded Kids
In our mountain community, sports are often the go to for extracurricular activities for school age kids. Although, 4-H continues to offer another option to learn leadership, citizenship, and life skills. 6.5 million kids currently participate in 4-H groups across the country. 4-H members participate in youth focused, hands-on learning activities focused on healthy living, […]
Grateful for Horses
Everyday, there is so much to be thankful for in so many ways. As horse folk, we know it is a privilege to share the space we do with them and it is not easy to find the places, the time and the money to do that, but it is beyond worth and words to […]
Helping Horses, Sport, and People
Looking for some horse time? How about a way to make horses more affordable? Do you enjoy watching or competing in an equestrian discipline? Your time is valuable and needed more than you know! As a horse person, I often hear from people who grew up around horses and really miss that time. Or someone […]
Impact of the Equine Industry on the US and World Economy
Every few years, different organizations study the numbers of horses and the impact that the horse industry has on the economy locally, nationally, and worldwide. Having this information demonstrates the value of the equine industry in the national state and world economies by looking at the direct and indirect, economic impacts of horse ownership, recreation, […]
Could it be Kissing Spines?
Kissing Spines aka Overriding Spinal Processes, has hit close to home for myself and several, horse friends in the last few years. Is it new? Not at all, but it is really just coming onto people’s radar in the last 10 years or so. With advancing technology in x-rays and ultrasounds, the ability to use […]
Colorado Well Water for Horses
Don’t drink the water! Many horse owners in the Foothills communities, along the Front Range, and even throughout the State of Colorado give no thought about the legality of the source of water for their horses. Whether it be a “frost free” spigot, a garden hose running from the house, or plumbed automatic waterers, people […]
What’s in a Name?
Horse names are a fascinating topic to dive into and there is a lot of fun to be had this time of year as you might be brainstorming a name for that impending foal. There is the registered name, the barn name or nickname, and sometimes if the owner didn’t prefer the registered name, there […]
DiscoverTheHorse 5 years in!
In the October 2018 issue, we started on a journey to “Discover The Horse” with local equestrian, Alyssa Matthews. We had a chance to catch up with Alyssa exactly 5 years later and found out about where her journey has taken her. Enjoy! What is DiscoverTheHorse? It is an award-winning Equine Adventure Series, YouTube channel […]
Help for a Horse Crazy Kid!
“Let them grow up with horses and with good horse people, because it will teach them to be humble, and to be resilient, and to be brave.” -Lauren Sprieser Every so often I get a call from a parent looking for help for their horse crazy kid. If one or both of the parents are […]
Is Saddle Fit Really That Important?
I don’t know about the rest of you, but saddle fit did not really come upon my radar until the last 5 years or so. I had an old English saddle that one of my friends in college gave me out of the trunk of her car 30 years ago, a western saddle that was […]