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Mounted archery consists of a rider shooting arrows from horseback. It has a long history of being used for hunting, protection, and in war. In the United States, horse archery has seen a revival. Various organizations offer learning opportunities and competitions for those looking to dabble in this incredible sport! How much experience do you...

Cowgirls, you may want to add a wagon ride on the Oregon Trail to your bucket list. This amazing ride is one-of-a-kind. Experience what life was like during the mid-1800’s migration from Missouri to Oregon on this 2,200-mile trail. People flocked westward in search of a better life. Their journey wasn’t without hardship though! Soak...

Every bed in the hospital at the military prison in Louisville, Kentucky was filled with wounded and dying men.  The Civil War had officially ended on April 9, 1865 but rebels still fighting for their lost cause refused to surrender.  Union soldiers pursued renegade Confederates until they were captured or shot. Guerrilla leader William Quantrill...

July 4, 1888, became the birthday of professional rodeo when a group of Prescott, Arizona, merchants and professional businessmen organized the first formalized “cowboy tournament” and offered cash prizes. A cowboy named Juan Leivas walked off with rodeo’s first professional title. Prescott Frontier Days will now present its 132nd annual World’s Oldest Rodeo at the...

Horses are pretty cool animals! Just when you think you know everything, something new comes to surface. There’s always cool facts to learn about your horse. It can be fun and even helpful to know some of these things! Test your knowledge and see how many you already knew. Water makes up 50% of your...

From award winning novelist and historian Charlotte Hinger comes an engaging book entitled The Healer’s Daughter.  It’s a spellbinding and smart mystery that captures the lusty spirit of the rugged frontier. The story centers around Bethany Herbert, the daughter of a legendary healer who decides to leave her home in the South for the new...

You could tell by the way Hazel Elizabeth Hickey Moore dressed when she was growing up she was a cowgirl.  You could also tell she was a cowgirl by the way she rode magnificent jumping horses in the Ringling Brothers and Barnum Bailey Circus.  Hazel was also destined for a career as a Wild West...

The Nokota horse has a long, unique history. This breed can trace its ancestry to the war ponies of Sitting Bull, a Native American chief who lived from 1831-1890. With many interesting characteristics that make them one of a kind, the Nokota horse is definitely worth learning about. Check out these fascinating facts! 1. This...