Featured Advice · Care How To Choose a Boarding Facility By Emily Liebman 2019-09-17 As much as I’m sure we would love to, most horse owners can’t keep their horses on their own property. It takes a lot of space, time, money, and commitment, which is why we generally find ...
Featured Advice · Horse training To Pee Or Not To Pee By Tanya Buck 2019-09-16 Ever wish you could potty train your horse to urinate only in a certain area that you designate, instead of where he chooses? If you could teach him to “go” only in that place and not in h...
Featured Advice · General Equestrian Trail Riding Tips By Tanya Buck 2019-08-30 It is the love of the unexpected that attracts trail riders. Trail riding can be relaxing and enjoyable in a way that just can’t be experienced in an arena, but it can also be hair-raising and d...
Advice · General Equestrian The Horse Business Series: mastering your business plan By Rae Samms 2019-12-04 Creating a business plan can sound a pretty daunting. How much detail do you include? Where is the best place to start? Putting things in writing can seem pretty real, but that’s the point! A well-written business plan will help you to transform your dreams and passion into strategic, well-planned action, and it’s an important step that you shouldn’t skip. Many equine businesses struggle or even fail when they don’t develop a proper business plan, as a well-researched bus...
Advice · General Equestrian Four Kansans Headed For Competition At National Finals Rodeo In Las Vegas By Frank J. Buchman 2019-12-04 Miss Rodeo Kansas Brooke Wallace, Council Grove, is competing at the Miss Rodeo America Pageant during the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas. Four of the best of the best in the sport of rodeo hail from Kansas. One cowgirl and three cowboys are headed to Las Vegas, Nevada, for the National Finals Rodeo. Each one is already a champion in their own right. The Kansas delegation is led by Miss Rodeo Kansas 2019 Brooke Wallace, Council Grove, in the Miss Rodeo America Pageant. Jake L...
Advice · General Equestrian Biggest Hearted Little Mare By Frank J. Buchman 2019-12-04 “The fastest pole bending horse has gone to the Great Beyond.” There are many ways to interpret that statement depending on which angle is discussed. Certainly nobody can ever argue: “Missy was one of the biggest hearted horses ever.” Likewise undeniably, “Missy just loved to run.” When preparing for a horseshow, Missy perked up and dived into the trailer. She was obviously quite disappointed whenever left at home. The nicely mad...
Advice · General Equestrian Winter Riding Tips By Tanya Buck 2019-12-03 Clear, winter-crisp air, the crunch of snow, along with cold, numb toes and fingers makes horseback riding in winter a completely different experience than any other time, but you don’t want to give up riding for the three to nine months of cold, wet or snowy weather! So you keep at it and hope the season will be short and mild. But is it ever? Not if you live where it snows, or where the temps drop to zero or below. So, when is it too cold to ride—for both you and your horse—a...
News · General Equestrian Top Horseshow Riders Presented Tokens At Yearend Saddle Club Banquet By Frank J. Buchman 2019-11-25 Special trophies were presented by Blackjack Saddle Club President Albert De La Garza (right) to Madison Hammond, Perseverance Award; Joyce Troyer, Most Improved Rider; and Troy Warnken, Volunteer of the Year. (Photo from Albert De La Garza.) Special rider awards and sponsor recognition highlighted presentations at the annual yearend banquet of the Blackjack Saddle Club in Leonardville. “Our club has grown with record participation in all age divisions this year,” announ...
News · General Equestrian Holiday Festivities Set For Chase County Country Christmas By Frank J. Buchman 2019-11-25 Special holiday festivities are fashioned for all at the Chase County Country Christmas. “The Chase County Chamber of Commerce hosts this holiday season celebration November 29 and 30,” announced Toni Schneider, Chamber director. “Once again the Chamber is pleased to feature the Shop Small Business Saturday on November 30,” Schneider said. “We invite everyone to show support for the local small business community while enjoying the Country Christmas eve...
