Monthly Archives

August 2010

Five Horse Problems When You Should Always Call The Vet

By | Horses

From The American Quarter Horse Journal. Most horse owners don’t call a veterinarian for every little scrape on their horses. Most horse owners can handle cuts, bruises and bumps with supplies they have on hand. Dr. Julie Dechant, an assistant professor in the clinical equine surgical emergency and critical care…

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Vista Verde Luxury Ranch Vacation

By | Ranches

If you are looking for a high end ranch style luxury vacation check out Vista Verde Ranch in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. One of our friends stayed there with his family and rated it as their best vacation ever. It’s owned and run by Ben & Holly Martin and Dace Starkweather…

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Branding Etiquette

By | Horses

Today’s guest blogger is Buck Brannaman and the article first appeared in the wonderful and highly recommended magazine Eclectic Horseman Gathering • Riding in ahead of the boss is disrespectful. • When you are given an area to gather in go exactly where you are told. Do not cross over…

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Saddle Maker & Silvermith Christopher Cheney

By | Tack

There’s a new young saddle maker and silversmith that deserves more recognition. From his website: “Christopher Cheney was raised in Salmon, Idaho. While growing up, he helped his grandfather raise a small herd of cattle and horses, worked on several valley ranches, and trained horses. His father built homes, teaching…

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