HORSES

Cowboy churches bring people together in a relaxed atmosphere. Farmers, ranchers, horseback riders, and the working class all come together to worship and share the Good News. These congregations offer a “come-as-you-are” attendance! They merge Christian principles and western culture. Many are housed in barns, rodeo grounds, community centers, and other unconventional spaces. They tend...

There are few as tough as Piper Yule. This young lady is a 5th generation cowgirl! She does roman riding, liberty horsemanship, and trick riding for huge crowds across the United States and Canada. On her family ranch, she participates in team roping, cutting, and working cow horse. This 13 year old sure stays busy!...

Many areas are experiencing lots of mud this time of year. There has been so much rain, and for some snow! The ground can’t soak up it quick enough. Your horses are likely creating a nasty mess out in their winter paddocks. Mud makes grooming difficult and puts your horse at risk for skin issues...

Amber Marshall and Graham Wardle got together for a great chat! How wonderful is it to see these Heartland stars meeting up again. Graham has a podcast called Time Has Come. He takes time to inspire others to live their best life. He met up with Amber to discuss her journey as an actress and...

Starting a horse under saddle requires properly preparing them. The Jeffrey’s method is a great exercise to preform on young, inexperienced horses. It helps to desensitize them to people on their back before the saddle is introduced. Your body becomes a giant curry comb that rubs all over their neck, back, and haunches. Check it...

Every six to eight weeks your farrier should be stopping by. They will put on shoes or trim your horse’s hooves. A good, reliable farrier is worth their weight in gold! You have the responsibility of holding your horse for them. A well-behaved horse that stands quietly is ideal. Make sure you know how to...

A great rider is always looking for ways to improve their horsemanship. Instruction in the form riding lessons, videos, and books are a wonderful way to learn. Many talented trainers have created books for riders to increase their knowledge. You can find guides on all sorts of topics from groundwork exercises to cowboy dressage. Western...

There can only be one King P-234. He shaped the Quarter Horse industry in an impressive way! His offspring went on to do incredible things in western disciplines like cutting and roping. He produced amazing performance horses with good cow sense. Facts About King What an impressive horse! He laid the foundation for many other...