horses

Training horses doesn’t have to be complicated or reserved for the elite. You can work with your horse to achieve goals through groundwork and riding exercises. Warwick Schiller put together a list of training principles to help the average horse person. With his years of experience, he has found these to be true. Use them...

Barrel racing has been a popular rodeo event since the 1930s. The rider gallops their horse in a cloverleaf pattern around three barrels. It may sound easy, but it is far from it! The cowgirls that compete in this discipline take their sport very seriously. Over the history of barrel racing, there have been a...

The holiday season is here! And what better way to celebrate Christmas than by embarking on a unique and thrilling adventure at a Dude ranch for your next family vacation? Leave behind the normal traditional festivities and trade it for the charm of the great outdoors. Here are some fantastic dude ranch destinations from our...

The world is full of magnificent beauty! From the pyramids in Egypt to grazing giraffes in Africa, there is so much to see and explore. Travelers can book incredible vacations that include horseback excursions in some of the most unique and remote places of the world. It’s time to start that bucket list and live...

The 6th annual Cowgirl Cadillacs horse sale, proudly presented by COWGIRL Magazine, will return to the Rancho de los Caballeros resort in Wickenburg, Arizona, February 23-24, 2024. This unique sale will bring another set of gentle, classy, fancy-broke horses consigned by some of the finest horsewomen in the country. Meet the Featured Consignors at the 2024 sale: Sarah McKibben...

Eighteen Team Durango athletes competed in the 2023 Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) Wrangler National Finals Rodeo (NFR), the richest and most prestigious rodeo in the world. Zeke Thurston, Professional Saddle Bronc Rider, and Riley Webb, Professional Tie Down Roper, walked away as World Champions within their disciplines. Lisa Lockhart won her third NFR Average...

Santa Claus is coming to town (or your barn). Has your horse been naughty or nice? Most will agree there are a few behaviors that will get your horse on the naughty list. Some horses will be getting a lump of coal instead of a tasty treat. Enjoy this light-hearted list of behaviors that’ll get...

Your horse deserves the best! These upscale barns were skillfully designed to meet the needs and comfort of your horses. They have amenities like stall runs, spacious aisles with rubber footing, ample lighting, fans in each stall, and much more. They also have elegant touches, such as chandeliers, stonework, and neutral color tones. Luxurious Barns...