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May 2010

Julie Goodnight

By | Horses, Trainers

One of the best trainers around is Julie Goodnight. She has a great ability to read horses and notice how riders are interacting with them. If I had a problem with a horse she’d be one of the first people I’d want to help me deal with it. Julie has…

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Bear State Vaquero and Grijalva Bits

By | Tack

Most cowboys are familiar with Grijalva bits. Bear State Vaquero is a great place to buy authentic Juan Grijalva and Ricardo Valencia-Grijalva bits, son and grandson of one of the most famous vaquero-style bit-makers that ever lived, Eduardo Grijalva. These Mexican made bits are some of the best you can…

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American Western Landscape Photo Contest

By | Art

Today’s guest blogger is my friend Clementine who writes a blog The Sassy Saloon. Ah, Mother Nature. Her artistry is unparalleled, especially when it comes to one of her favorite palettes: the American west. Close your eyes. C’mon. Go ahead. Now picture this: blazing orange sunsets. Cloudless blue sky. A…

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How Much Bute Is Too Much?

By | Horses

Bute for horses is like aspirin for humans. Written by A.C. Asbury, DVM First appeared July 1, 2000 on thehorse.com website. Phenylbutazone, or “Bute” as it commonly is known, is a potent compound that is classified as a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug. It works by inhibiting the formation of a class…

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