Featured Advice · General Equestrian No Bridle, No Saddle, No Problem! By Tanya Buck 2020-02-13 Ever watch someone riding with no bridle or saddle and wish you could do that with your own horse? The sheer magic of the horse-human relationship is never more clear than when both parties are in com...
Featured Advice · General Equestrian The Most Popular Horse Breeds Of 2019 2020-02-03 We've listed our 15 most popular horse breeds placed on HorseClicks throughout 2019! Here's what they were: 1. Quarter Horse 2. Paint 3. Thoroughbred 4. Tennesse...
Featured Advice · Care Thoroughpins - What Causes Them & How Should They Be Treated 2020-01-31 Thoroughpin is a condition in which the tendon that’s located over the hock has swollen. This condition does not cause pain to your horse and generally won’t cause lameness. In some c...
News · General Equestrian Fort Riley Commanding General’s Mounted Color Guard Provides Link To Cavalry’s Key Part In Nat... By Frank J. Buchman 2021-04-12 Opening ceremonies for the ranch rodeo at the EquiFest of Kansas were presented by the Fort Riley Commanding General’s Mounted Color Guard. A spine tinging feeling spread through hearts as the mounted cavalry troops galloped into the arena nation’s colors flying. It was Saturday morning’s opening ceremonies for EquiFest of Kansas at Salina creating feeling of history a century-and-a-half gone by. The Commanding General’s Mounted Color Guard p...
Advice · General Equestrian How to Cue for Lead Changes By Tanya Buck 2021-04-12 The lope or canter is a three-beat gait, and the two labels are roughly the same gait of different speeds. Western riders lope their horses slower than English riders canter. Whether loping or cantering, horses are on one lead or the other. The newborn foal is up and cantering about within hours and can already manage flying lead changes with ease. As we train the horse to go under saddle we must have a cue or signal for which lead we want, but how do we do this? There are a few co...
News · General Equestrian Ranch Brothers Develop Prosperous Businesses Making Unique High Quality Wooden Ink Pens And Leath... By Frank J. Buchman 2021-04-06 Brance Barnett, 14, has a unique leather business earning him the state 4-H agriculture natural products project award in Oklahoma. His leadership abilities shine as Brance helps younger 4-H club members learn about leathercraft. Braxton and Brance are young inspirational ranch brothers already with strong boot hold in enjoyable lifetime careers. On their ranch north of Sentinel, Oklahoma, Braxton, 10, and Brance, 14, are sons of Bill and Lori Barnett. B...
News · General Equestrian Long-Distance, Cross-Country Horseback Journeys Verify ‘There Are Many Good People In The World’ By Frank J. Buchman 2021-03-29 Lisa D. Stewart of Overland Park has made two long-distance, cross-country journeys on horseback. In 2012, Stewart rode her Missouri Fox Trotter called Chief for a 500-mile trip in Kansas and Missouri. It’s almost impossible to imagine the hardships pioneers went through traveling across the country 160 years ago. Without guarantee of their next meal, nor a weather forecast and unknown dangers that could be encountered, they trudged on. It wasn’t quite that sc...
Advice · General Equestrian Springtime Tips By Tanya Buck 2021-03-25 Snow, snow, and more snow here, but I’m staying optimistic and eagerly awaiting spring! Ah, springtime, the time all horse owners, riders, and equid caretakers look forward to, because finally, riding days have arrived! There are so many things to get in order and to take care of as the weather changes. So many questions need answers, and so many options could be correct! Here in Colorado, we have been plagued with snow and fluctuating temperatures that keep most of us in a state of co...
Advice · Care Tips For Making Your Horses Hair Grow Faster 2021-03-24 There are a number of things you can to do aid the growth of your horse’s hair. We’ve included a few tips below to help… Nutrition Nutrition is key when it comes to growing your horse’s hair. If your horse is lacking in the right nutrients this can delay the regrowth of your horse’s hair and ever damage the condition. Feed and supplements are a great way to ensure your horse is getting all the goodness they need. You may also want to check the quality...
